About this vendor
Natural Wedding Storytelling
Alton Richardson Studios, a wedding photography service based in Boulder, CO, serves couples in Northern Colorado and beyond with stunning wedding day imagery. Alton is an experienced pro who strives to capture all the candid, beautiful moments as they unfold on your big day.
Collaborating With You
This photographer works closely with you from the get-go, so you feel comfortable in front of the lens on the big day. Alton prefers light prompting to posing and has a heavy focus on natural light, playing with the sun and shadows to leave you with extraordinary images. He strongly believes in inclusivity and is happy to document love stories for all, whatever your background.
Packages That Fit Your Needs
Whether you're envisioning an adventure elopement with the majesty of Colorado as your backdrop, or a more traditional reception, Alton Richardson Studios has you covered. Your photography package can include a second shooter, a romantic engagement session, a keepsake wedding album, and more. Just reach out to Alton, describe your plans for the special day, and he'll get back to you with a custom photography quote.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Alton was our photographer when my husband and I eloped in August 2019 in Boulder, CO. Alton met us out on a trail where we had planned to say our vows and sign our marriage certif...
icate. It was perfectly private and Alton gave us all the space we wanted, taking beautiful photos from a distance and later close up after we had our moments together. He had some really fun ideas for us and was also really flexible and open to changing things up.
A few extra memorable moments included a spontaneous pizza shop excursion when Alton took candid photos of us ordering and eating our slices - some of my favorites from the whole day! And later he took extremely thoughtful and beautiful sunset photos of us with our dog.
The day was stunningly beautiful, serene, and filled with joy. I'm so grateful that Alton was there to capture every moment for us.
Alton was such a delight to work with and he really captured our day so wonderfully! Our expectations were exceeded! Our photos turned out even better than I could've imagined. He ...
is very versatile and can capture the essence of the day. We have lovely candid and posed photos to choose from.
He was so easy to work with and our meetings before hand were great so we were all on the same page.
We would definitely recommend Alton to everyone who needs professional photos :)
We will forever be thankful for Alton's detail-oriented and artistic nature.
He is an absolute pleasure to work with - we did both our engagement pictures and our wedding with hi...
m. If you are wavering between Alton and someone else - pick Alton. You will be so thankful that you did!
Our engagement pictures are a dream. He was so involved in the process of getting the hotel to authorize us, so invested in making sure the shots met our vision and expectations and we are in awe of the shots he got for us. We have never seen engagement pictures like ours.
We are waiting on our wedding pics (it just happened a couple of days ago), but we already know they are going to be epic, because before the wedding was over he had set up a "preview" for our guests at the bar and they were GORGEOUS without even editing them.
Leading up to our wedding, Alton was communicative and present.
10 out of 10 experience. Thank you, Alton!
Working with Alton was such a pleasure, and the photos turned out amazing!
Alton was amazing as our wedding photographer. We loved all the photos! He was very communicative leading up to the wedding date. During the ceremony and reception he did a great j...
ob getting a mix of shots, staged and candid, and making sure to get some shots of all the guests. We also that he took us aside for some couple shots during the reception, which was a nice way to get some private moments to ourselves. Overall couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out!
Alton was beyond AMAZING. I cannot begin to describe how pleased I was with him for our reception/party. I had specific details, and he understood the assignment. I am so grateful ...
I found Alton on the Knot as I was SCRAMBLING trying to find the right person for our event. I will use Alton again for any future photos I will need. He not only did his “job” but I noticed he went beyond what was asked with his photography. Thank you, Alton!!
Alton was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer! His style is a beautiful mix of timeless elegance and natural, candid moments, which made every photo feel authentic and ...
special. From the very beginning, Alton’s communication was outstanding—he listened carefully to our vision and made sure every detail was covered. On the day of the wedding, he was organized, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease. The final photos are absolutely stunning, and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend Alton to any couple looking for a photographer who truly understands how to tell their story!
We are beyond thrilled with Alton as our wedding photographer! From the first meeting to the final delivery of our photos, he was a true professional. He had such a great eye for d...
etail and managed to capture not only the big moments but also the little ones we didn’t even notice. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, full of emotion and creativity. Alton made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day, and the results speak for themselves. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
Alton was incredible from start to finish. He was not only talented but also made the whole experience fun and stress-free. Alton knew exactly how to capture the most meaningful mo...
ments and did it so naturally that we hardly noticed the camera. The final photos exceeded all our expectations—they perfectly reflect the joy and love of our day. We’re so grateful for his hard work and dedication. I highly recommend to any couple looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond!”
“We couldn’t have been happier with our wedding photographer! Alton captured every special moment beautifully, with a perfect balance of candid shots and stunning portraits. His pr...
ofessionalism and attention to detail were amazing—he made us feel comfortable and truly understood our vision. The photos are absolutely breathtaking, and we’ll treasure them forever. We highly recommend Alton Richardson to anyone looking for a photographer who can make your day unforgettable!”
Alton is a talented and professional photographer. His background in outdoor sports photography made him a perfect choice for our wedding in the woods!!
Alton was such a huge help in helping us plan and coordinate our Colorado wedding! He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything sorted out and arranged well beforehand a...
s we were coming from out-of-state. He was prompt and professional throughout the entire process and we loved our final images!
We loved having Alton as our photographer! His communication with us throughout the entire booking process was clear and easy to understand and he went above and beyond on our wedd...
ing day. He had a comfortable and laid back, yet professional demeanor for the entire day and he made us laugh a ton! His slideshow at the end of the night was a huge hit with all our guests and family.
Contact
3550 Frontier Ave., STE A2, Boulder, CO | Boulder | Northern Colorado
Alton Richardson Studios