Capturing Grit and Authenticity with Matt Milburn’s Industrial Imagery at Byer Steel
Join us as we explore Matt Milburn’s recent on-location shoot, capturing the hard working men and women at Bayer Steel.
Matt Milburn, along with photographer Monty Milburn, videographer Josh Bray, and assistant Henry Burchett, recently spent time at Byer Steel — capturing the kind of real, honest work that happens at Byer Steel.
Matt has a knack for this type of environment. Industrial photography isn’t just about machines and big spaces — it’s about the people who keep everything running. Matt’s approach is simple but powerful: show real people doing real work, and tell their story the way it deserves to be told. He looks for those genuine moments — hands at work, focus in someone’s eyes, the grit and pride that’s hard to fake — and brings them front and center.
The shoot at Bayer Steel is a perfect example. It’s not just a collection of images; it’s a look into a world most of us don’t get to see up close. Matt’s ability to move through these complex settings and make people feel seen — not staged — is what makes his work stand out. It’s about more than photography. It’s about respect for the craft and the people behind it.
