A middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing glasses, a black shirt, and a dark blazer, posing against a dark, blurred background.

People. Stories. Moments That Matter.


I’m Matt Draper — a Denver-based photographer working with executives, creatives, and public-facing professionals to create modern portraits and authentic event storytelling.

I photograph people and the moments around them.
That might mean creating a confident, natural headshot — or blending into a room and capturing an event as it unfolds, from the energy to the details to the interactions that actually tell the story.

My images feel real. Confident. Natural. No fake smiles. No stiff posing.
Just honest photographs that show people at their best — whether it’s one portrait or an entire room full of them.

Photography is simple for me:
Be present. Pay attention. Capture what matters.

If you want portraits that feel genuine and event coverage that feels alive, let’s talk.