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Portraits with impact.

Denver portrait photographer specializing in actor headshots, studio portraits, and on-location sessions. Matt Draper — 15 years making images that get people noticed.

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Cinematic headshots for Denver actors, musicians, and performers. Built to show range, castability, and personality. Studio-lit and director-guided.

Actor Headshots

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Studio Portraits

Controlled studio lighting, multiple looks, and a relaxed pace. For executives, founders, creatives, and professionals who want a polished, timeless image.

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On—Location Portraits/Lifestyle

Editorial portraits shot on location across Denver — in offices, outdoor environments, and real spaces. Great for personal branding, LinkedIn, and press.

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Denver's portrait photographer for people who take their image seriously.

I work with actors who need headshots that get them in the room. Executives and founders who need portraits that match their professional reputation. Creatives — musicians, artists, authors — who want images with presence and personality.

Sessions run in my Downtown Denver studio or on location anywhere in the metro area. I've photographed individuals, teams of 5, and corporate groups of 50. Whether you need one strong headshot or a full library of branding images, the process is the same: relaxed, guided, and built around you.

Who I work with: Actors · Executives · Founders · Creative professionals · Corporate teams · Musicians · Authors · Public speakers

Based in Denver. Available anywhere.

A woman with long, wavy, light brown hair looking thoughtfully to her left against a dark background.
Close-up portrait of a woman with long, wavy dark hair, wearing a brown top, with a neutral expression, against a muted green background.
A woman with short blonde hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and black pants, sitting cross-legged on a leather chair, smiling and touching her head, with a large green plant in the background.
Portrait of a middle-aged man with short, gray hair and a goatee, wearing a black denim shirt, standing against a dark background.
A man in a blue suit with a white shirt sitting on a bed indoors, smiling at the camera with a window with green trees in the background.
Black and white portrait of a young man with dreadlocks styled in a high bun, wearing a dark shirt, with a nose ring and earrings, looking off to the side against a plain light background.
A woman with light skin and brown eyes, wearing a beaded necklace with a silver pendant and a light blue sleeveless top, against a dark background.
A smiling man wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and jeans, sitting on a chair with his arms resting on the back, in front of a large window showing a cityscape in the background.
Two women sitting on a white couch in a modern living room with abstract blue artwork behind them, smiling at the camera.

What clients say:

“Working with Matt at Draper Studios was such an amazing experience. Within days of my updated headshot, I was able to secure a modeling gig with a new client. Matt is the winning combination of not only incredibly talented, but warm, professional, kind, and detail oriented. He makes you feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera.”
— Amanda H.
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Trusted by professionals, creatives, and teams in Denver

I'm Matt Draper. I've been making portraits in Denver for over 15 years. My sessions tend to run long, sound like good music, and end with images that surprise even the people in them.

My studio is in Downtown Denver. I also travel on-location for individual sessions, team shoots, and corporate events throughout the Denver metro and beyond.

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