I’m a London-based portrait photographer and artist, commissioned by corporate and actor clients. I started developing and printing my own photos as a teenager (back in the film days!). I love working with the variety of fascinating characters who pass through my studio. Everyone has a story to tell if you take the time to listen. Listening to your stories helps me to create original and authentic portraits. Born in London, I live in London with my wife and three children.
For organisations and groups, there are desks and wifi in our spacious studio so you can sip a coffee and get some work done while you wait your turn to be photographed. For portrait shoots, there’s space to change outfits and have hair/make-up done. Some clients bring their own hair and make-up artist or we can arrange this for you.
The studio is equipped with professional camera and lighting equipment plus a wide selection of props and backdrops.
Our mobile studio lighting setup can be taken to your home, office or anywhere really as it runs off powerful batteries.
Before the shoot, I chat with you find out what ideas and feelings you would like people to have when they see your picture. How do you want to be perceived? What audiences are envisaged for the photos and how will they be used? My process for portrait photography is first finding the concepts and feelings to visualise the type of photos we’re going for – and only after getting clarity on this, picking up my camera.
You select your favourite images during the shoot. We only end the shoot (time permitting if there’s another shoot due next) when you can see images on the screen which you are competely delighted with.
We then photoshop your chosen images and present them in your online gallery. You can download web and high-resolution images from your gallery as well as share the images with friends and colleagues.
We can also supply physical fine art quality prints if required.
I’ve had three shows of my photographs in London, the first “BIG” at York Street Gallery in Marylebone in 2023 and the second exhibition called “Majesty” last year at London Waterloo station.
My third solo show “Trip” ran from October until December 2025 at my Hammersmith studio.
More info on my fashion & art web site.
Ricardo P Lloyd
Casey Clowes
Loved working with Max today!. Max did my Actor headshots. He was very professional, very kind and made me feel at comfortable (this was my first ever photoshoot) whilst taking the photos (I don’t usually like having my pictures taken 🫣). He was accommodating of my knee injury and didn’t have me standing for too long.”
Mark McCord
“Max, I just saw the pics. They are brilliant. For once I didn’t look at a pic of myself and wince. You did a fantastic job of making a face for radio look ready for TV. Thank you so much.”
William Fitch
“It’s seldom anyone likes a picture of themselves, but I must say Max got it right. He’s patient and convivial and plays some nice tunes (not personally) in the background, which makes everything nice and relaxed. I walked away with a clutch of photos in different styles, change of clothes and backgrounds, and lighting effects too. This man knows his stuff.”
Andy Hawthorne
Max allowed plenty of time to discuss exactly what I hoped to get out of the session, to understand what I wanted my photographs to say about me. We talked about the different looks that could be achieved through changes of clothing, colours, backgrounds, lighting, etc. Result … very happy with my new headshots.
Sacha Vodegel Matzen
Max did a wonderful creative and collaborative shoot with my son for his spotlight and model book, we were delighted with the photos
Peter Panayi, Owner & Managing Director, Panayi Group
“Working with Max was a great experience. He was really organised and professional, which made everything go smoothly. Four of my team members usually dislike being photographed, but Max’s enthusiasm and warmth immediately put them at ease. Everyone genuinely enjoyed the shoot. We were so impressed that we’ve already booked Max again to take headshots for our new hire”
Diane Blaxland
“Max is warm, friendly and brilliant! He quickly put me at ease and captured exactly the message I wanted to convey in my professional headshot – he has a rare and special talent”
Natasha Voysey
“I usually hate having my picture taken, but Max made the experience surprisingly easy. He was patient, professional, and helped put me at ease throughout the session. The final photos turned out great—better than I expected. Highly recommend if you need quality images and a photographer who knows how to work with people who aren’t naturally comfortable in front of the camera.”
Jess O'Hara
“Max is wonderful and made me feel comfortable instantly. He guided the shoot to capture my essence (and best angles!). Very pleased with the outcome. Highly recommend. Thank you!”
Danijela Maljković
I am so happy I got my photographs taken at Max’s Studio – I love them! The photos were needed for an upcoming business article, and I had a relatively short notice so I’m really grateful that Max could do the shoot promptly, and he even sent the photos ahead of the deadline. I had an additional request to get some photos done outside – and he took extra effort to get great shots, even though it was a really sunny day with limited options. I will now gladly use these on all my platforms, thank you Max!
Cherilyn Tan
I did my professional photoshoot with Max for a magazine, the photos turned out exactly the way I wanted to portray myself, as myself, and no one else. Thank you for making me comfortable enough that I can bring out my true self without looking too fake or posed. I’m very appreciative of your ability to put me at ease, to capture what I had imagined myself to be. The photo was used for a magazine in the end, the edits made were natural looking like the way I wanted it!