Matthew Idler: Commercial & Portrait Photographer

Capturing Life, Business, and the West for 26 Years.

Matthew Idler is a premier professional photographer based in the Mountain West, dedicated to delivering high-impact imagery for corporations, news outlets, industrial firms, and families. With a career spanning over two decades, Matt combines technical precision with an artistic eye to create visual assets that define brands and capture legacies.

About Matt Idler: Creating Photography for Over Two Decades

Matt’s journey behind the lens began in high school, shooting for his school’s newspaper and yearbook. This early spark quickly evolved into a professional career covering local news and rodeo events, including work for the Cheyenne Tribune Eagle.

To master the technical aspects of his craft, Matt earned an Associate in Applied Science in Photographic Communications from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming. In June of 1999, he officially launched his photography business. While his roots are in sports and photojournalism, Matt’s focus has evolved to meet the needs of modern businesses, making him a sought-after commercial photographer in Wyoming and beyond.

Professional Photography Services

Whether documenting industrial operations or capturing a high school senior's milestone, Matt provides distinct photography services tailored to the client's needs.

Commercial, Industrial, and Corporate Photography

Since 1999, Matt has shifted his primary focus to creating dynamic advertising and marketing photography. He understands that in the digital age, businesses need high-quality visual content to stand out. His expertise includes:

  • Corporate Headshots & Branding: Professional imagery for executives and teams.

  • Industrial Photography: Documenting on-site operations for energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

  • Commercial Advertising: Product and lifestyle imagery designed for print and digital campaigns.

Portraiture: Seniors, Families, and Headshots

Despite his heavy focus on B2B work, Matt remains dedicated to the art of portraiture. He offers relaxed, professional sessions for senior portraits and family photography, utilizing the stunning backdrops of the American West to create timeless memories.

The Western Lifestyle: Rodeo and Stock Photography

Growing up on a family ranch and team roping competitively, Matt possesses a deep, authentic connection to the Western way of life. This background allows him to capture Western lifestyle photography with a level of authenticity that outsiders cannot replicate.

Matt maintains an extensive library of stock images documenting cowboy culture, ranching, and the Western aesthetic. When he is not behind the lens, Matt lives the lifestyle he captures—riding horses and team roping with his daughter at local roping jackpots.

Selected Client List & Industry Partnerships

As a trusted Wyoming commercial photographer, Matt has had the privilege of working with leading organizations across the energy, tourism, and finance sectors. A few of his clients include (see full Client List here):

  • Energy & Industry: Black Hills Corporation, Devon Energy, High West Energy, Anshutz Corporation.

  • Banking & Finance: Charles Schwab, Bank of the West.

  • Tourism & Events: Wyoming Tourism, Visit Cheyenne, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Las Vegas Events.

  • Retail & Manufacturing: Magpul, Montana Silversmith, 21st Century Equipment, National Indoor RV Centers.

  • Publications & Institutions: American Cowboy Magazine, University of Wyoming.

See Matt’s full Client List.

Our Location - We Travel to You with a Mobile Studio

Our Location - We Travel to You with a Mobile Studio

Your Location, Our Professional Studio.

Forget the logistics. We specialize in bringing our full, professional studio—and all the necessary equipment—to you. We create stunning, relevant photography exactly where you need it: on-location at your business or preferred site. No matter where you are, regionally or nationally, we travel to you. See more examples of our setups on location at Location Portrait Setups.

Contact us to book your on-location shoot today.

TESTIMONIAL

Matt Idler freelances for us for Cowboy State Daily. His work during the legislative session was outstanding. Since then, he has been taking photos for us all across Wyoming. As a digital news organization, we really need solid photos and he is the best. Well-recommended.”

Jimmy O. at Cowboy State Daily in Cheyenne, WY - Editorial Photography