I'M MAX, A CREATIVE NIGHTOWL WITH A PASSION FOR ADVENTURES, PHOTOGRAPHY, DESIGN, TECH AND INNOVATION.
My journey in photography started over 9 years ago during solo travels in Europe. Originally rooted in wedding photography, I started to work with neon lights and more experimental techniques while I lived in Australia in 2019. Since then, night photography has been my biggest creative outlet for personal projects and I delved into other disciplines. My artistic approach to photography and vibrant style is what distinguishes my commercial work from other photographers.
I was ranked among the Top 200 Urban Landscape Photographers and Top 100 German Photographers by the 35Awards in 2022. My work has been viewed over 80 million times solely on Unsplash and my photos have been featured on TEDxMelbourne, Medium, Towards Data Science, Heise Online, YouTube videos, podcast and album covers.
Reach out to me here if you would like to work together.
My values
QUality
I believe in quality over quantity and that it's the small details that make a big difference, which is why I meticulously craft each photo with precision and care.
Innovation
I embrace innovation as a cornerstone of my work, constantly experimenting with new techniques and perspectives to deliver new and original imagery.
Flexibility
With a flexible approach, I tailor my services to meet the unique needs and visions of each client, ensuring a personalized and individual experience.
integrity
Integrity is the foundation of trust, and trust is essential in photography;
therefore I strive for honesty, transparency and professionalism.
What Clients say about me
Yukno, Austrian Indie-pop band
Working with Max was very uncomplicated and pleasant, from the initial exchange to post-processing, and the result was top. During the shoot itself, we felt very comfortable and were instructed charmingly.
We think the photos speak for themselves: it is obvious that a competent photographer with the best equipment is at work here, who has also found a very unique visual language. You can also trust Max when it comes to videos. We are more than happy with the cooperation and can only warmly recommend Max!
Placements & Awards
Vita
03 / 2024: Exhibition Artist at SPC Photo Awards Frankfurt, exhibited "Sidnight" (4th Place) and "Pearl Tower Lights" at Galerie Lachenmann Art
03 / 2024: Top 1% in Concert Photography Contest at 35Awards
12 / 2022: Official Selection and Bronze Winner at Tokyo International Foto Awards in category Editorial-Photo Essay with "Lonely Nights in Japan"
12 / 2022: Top 2% of Night City Photographers at 35Awards Night City Competition
11 / 2022: Exhibited an Urban Photo Awards 2022 – Home Sapore di Casa in Trieste, Italy
07 / 2022: Solo Exhibition "Lonely Nights in Japan" at Speakeasy Berlin, Germany
07 / 2022: Selected for Trieste Photo Young with "Osaka Back Alley"
06 / 2022: Nominee for Urban Photo Awards with "The Electric Town" and "Tokyo Taxi"
06 / 2022: Top 200 Urban landscape photographers nominee at 7th 35Awards with "Sydnight"
03 / 2022: Finalist of Picstagraph and Sigma Photo's Contest "From Dusk Till Dawn"
08 / 2021: Finalist of MeinGiessen photo contest with "BMF Giessen"
07 / 2021: Part of group exhibition "Robo Art" with "Alter Ego" at i.d.e.a. museum Meza, Arizona, US
12 / 2020: Feature at TEDxMelbourne's "United" Artist Catalogue
08 / 2020: Finalist of MeinGiessen photo contest with "Dünsberg Sunset"
2015 - 2019: Assistant photographer
Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Available across Germany and neighboring countries
