Family Portrait Photographer in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Offering family portraits in our studio or on-location at your home or location of choice in southeastern Wyoming.
We make professional family portraits convenient, comfortable, and fun, including:
In-Studio Sessions (Cheyenne): Ideal for classic, clean portraits, fully-equipped environment with professional lighting and backdrops.
Fully Mobile Studio (We Travel To You!): We bring the professional studio experience right to your home or preferred indoor location anywhere in the Cheyenne area, perfect for busy families.
On-Location Portraits: Let's utilize the stunning Laramie County landscape! We love capturing families at beautiful local parks or outdoor spots of your choice.
Let's discuss your vision for your family portraits! Contact us today to schedule your session!
See additional information and pricing below.
Why Choose Matthew Idler?
We provide a seamless and high-quality photography experience from start to finish:
25 Years of Proven Expertise: You benefit from two and a half decades of professional experience. This depth of knowledge guarantees we can expertly handle any lighting challenge, complex family dynamic, or technical requirement to deliver consistently stunning results.
Stress-Free Experience: Expert guidance on wardrobe, posing, and session flow ensures an enjoyable time for everyone, especially children and large groups.
High-Quality Artwork: We deliver stunning, edited portraits designed to be printed and displayed as timeless family heirlooms.
Local Expertise: Proudly serving Cheyenne, we know the best locations and times for capturing beautiful images in our unique Wyoming light.
Investment & Packages
Investing in professional family portraits means investing in memories that will last a lifetime. We offer tiered packages to suit various family needs and budgets, providing both digital files and high-quality printed artwork.
Studio Family Portrait Session Packages (Portraits created in our Studio):
Studio Classic Package - $450 - Includes a 30-minute session in the studio, 2-3 groups (see list of possible groups below for what would work best for you), and 5 high-resolution digital images.
Studio Premium Package - $550 - Includes a 60-minute session in the studio, 4-6 groups (see list of possible groups below), and 8 high-resolution digital images.
Studio Legacy Package - $650 - Includes a 90-minute session in the studio, 7-8 groups (see list of possible groups below), and 10 high-resolution digital images.
On-Location Family Portrait Session Packages:
On-Location Family Classic Package - $500 - Includes a 30-minute session at your home or preferred location of choice, 2-3 groups (see list of possible groups below), and 5 high-resolution digital images.
On-Location Premium Package - $650 - Includes a 60-minute session at your home or preferred location of choice, 4-6 groups (see list of possible groups below), and 8 high-resolution digital images.
On-Location Legacy Package - $800 - Includes a 90-minute session at your home or preferred location of choice, 7-8 groups (see list of possible groups below), and 10 high-resolution digital images.
Important Package Notes:
Please review the list of Possible Groups and Different Combinations of Family Group Portraits below for the package that will work best for you.
Additional Groups can be added to any of the above packages, but will incur a $85 fee per additional group, and you will also get an additional high-resolution digital image with that additional group.
Wardrobe Changes: To ensure time efficiency, each wardrobe change is considered an additional group and will be charged accordingly unless already specified in the package details.
What's Included in Every Session:
Pre-Session Consultation: We discuss wardrobe, style, location, and your vision for the final images.
On-Site Viewing: You will have the opportunity to view all images on our laptop immediately after portraits are created.
Professional Expertise: Your session is led by Matthew Idler, leveraging 25 years of experience to capture genuine expressions.
Expert Editing: Each selected image is professionally retouched to ensure stunning quality.
Online Viewing Gallery: A private gallery for easy viewing and ordering of additional prints/products.
Prints Available: High-quality professional prints are available for all images purchased digitally. Please contact us for a detailed print price list.
Possible Groups and Different Combinations of Family Group Portraits
To maximize your session time, we recommend pre-planning your desired groupings. We will work through this shot list during your session to ensure we capture every important relationship.
1. The Full Family & Primary Units
All Family: The entire group together (grandparents, all adult children, and all grandchildren).
Parents and Kids: The main nuclear family unit(s).
All Adults: A portrait of all adult family members together.
2. The Grandparents (Generational Portraits)
Grandparents Only: A dedicated portrait of the couple.
Grandparents and Their Kids: The grandparents pictured with their adult children.
Grandparents and Grandkids: The grandparents pictured with all of their grandchildren.
3. The Younger Generation
All Grandkids: A group portrait of all the cousins/grandchildren together.
Parents and Each Sibling: Individual photos of the parents with each child separately.
Siblings Only: All children within one nuclear family are grouped together.
4. Individual Portraits
Individual Portraits of Kids: A separate portrait for each child.
Individual Portraits of Family Members: Individual portraits for any other key family member.
Ready to Book?
Contact us today to select the perfect package and schedule your family's portrait session!