Maxim Photo Studio

day run extremely smooth. We are beyond grateful for our beautiful engagement and wedding photos. He did such an excellent job capturing these special moments for us! It has been a struggle to pick out a few wedding photos to hang up around the house because we love so many of them! We even had several guests comment on how wonderful our photographer was (one of them because they had seen Max get on the ground outside to capture a photo). Max went above and beyond what we expected from a photographer. Max spent close to an hour on the phone one day with me just talking about the timeline of the wedding. We will definitely use him when we look for family or pregnancy photos in the future!! Thank you so much Max!!! Mary & Daniel Harrison

so we stayed on schedule. Every picture we received was exactly what we wanted. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. He's friendly and easy to work with. Thanks for everything Max!

Highly recommend!

derstatement. He has an eye for detail and will try to get the BEST shot possible no matter what he has to do. He is amazing to work with and we would recommend him to everyone we know. He did a great job coordinating with the rest of our vendors. The quality of Maxim Photo Studio is so amazing. You definitely get what you pay for. Our guests loved the photo booth! ~ Marc and Sarah

t the best shots blew us away. He listened to all our requests and exceeded our every expectation. He worked with us to build a package within our budget (very important) but still delivered top shelf quality. I can’t say enough about him. He coordinated with our venue, the DJ, and the videographer. He nailed every shot, even the difficult exposures or lighting challenges, without missing a beat. Bouquet toss in mid air, check. Dancing shots full of enthusiastic happiness, check. Respectful ceremony shots in the church at all the right moments, check. He directed our wedding party in a fun yet patient manner. He never got rattled. Always positive. You won’t truly understand how important these attributes are until your wedding day. We are so glad we went with Max and you will be too!

e was so much fun and made the picture taking process feel much more at ease. His talent is exceptional beyond measure and the pictures are so unique in the best way ever. He has a different perspective, and I truly believe he is the best in the business. He is patient, quick to respond, and kept communication right on point. I would recommend him to anyone, as I cannot say enough positive words! Thanks for everything Max!

skilled. THANKS MAX!!

was at 4:30pm. We had decided that we did not want to do a first look before the ceremony, so, given the time of year, we knew that meant most of our photos would be after sunset. I looked at a countless number of studios online and met with one in person before meeting with Max, the owner at Maxim. Given my experience with the first studio we met with, I was afraid Max would try to push us into doing our first look before the ceremony to save daylight. However, I was so relieved when Max was supportive of our decision and when we saw the countless number of amazing nighttime photos he has taken. However, it was not just Max's evening photos that impressed. His whole portfolio is filled with beautiful pictures and I knew, even before the wedding, that we had made the right choice. During the wedding, Max was extremely professional and efficient, but still easy going and fun. Neither my husband nor I love getting our picture taken, but Max made us feel at ease during the whole process. We received so many compliments from our bridal party about how great of a job he did the day of the event. During our ceremony and reception, I did not notice Max once (no jumping in the middle of the aisle, no loud clicks of the camera), but he managed to capture every single moment beautifully. When we received our photos back, we were blown away. His photos are timeless and he artfully captured the whole day. We will be able to relive our wedding through these photos in the years to come and we are so thankful to Max and his team for all their hard work!

iously, we were a little jaded after the first experience, but that all changed when we found Maxim Photo Studio. From the moment we first spoke with Max, he put us at ease and made the process not only less stressful, but fun. Max re-shot our engagement session, did the wedding, and then did a post-wedding shoot. The process was quick, easy, and very professionally done. Planning a wedding can be a painful process, so I really can't say enough about how important to us it was that Max and his team made sure that the photos were really the last thing we had to worry about. What I haven't mentioned yet are the photos themselves. In a word, they're UNBELIEVABLE. Max and the team got great shots of every detail for all of our various sessions. The quality is amazing--he even made ME look good. Max is a truly innovative photographer; the shot that really amazed us was the drone shot at Ault Park. Totally awesome and not something you'll get from just anyone. Whatever event you're planning in the Cincinnati/Dayton area, there really is only one call you need to make to get the best photos possible. Call Maxim and they'll take it from there!

ngagement photos and Wedding Day! We highly recommend Maxim Photography to all brides and grooms. You will not be disappointed!

ing the celebration. I choose him based on recommendations from two friends who used him.

alleries and we were in awe of the shots. I knew right away that this was the most important vendor to work with because the photos are what we walk away with and will see in our home on a regular basis. My mother and I decided to email Max immediately (which was well after midnight) and within 30ish minutes he responded and we met with him later that afternoon. Max's communication is impeccable and practically instant. He is very responsive and truly listens and takes care of his clients. I never felt that he rushed us in and out. He wanted us to feel comfortable and made an effort to get to know us, know our story, and understand our wishes with our wedding photos. His laid-back, confident professionalism puts everyone at ease. He made us laugh and we had fun! Max and his team made us feel as though our wedding and the shots that were taken were of the utmost importance. He valued and achieved our design for our wedding photos. Max took the most beautiful engagement photos and had the best ideas for our second photo location. When I asked about using a tandem bike on our engagement photos he was excited and captured us with it perfectly. This enthusiasm is truly contagious and can be felt in everything he does! Max moves so seamlessly and he is organized and prepared so that he is able to maximize the photo time. He worked from sun up to well after dark the day of our wedding. His professionalism and quality of work is second to none! He did whatever it took to get the best shot. If that meant laying on the ground in the grass/dirt or floor he was going to do it without any hesitation. His artistic eye and perfectionism were incredible. My husband and our families are now reaping the rewards of his hard work. We will treasure these photos forever! The day of our wedding we received numerous compliments about the level of dedication Max showed and his impressive belt of equipment (lenses and cameras). Max was never the spotlight or in the way but seemed to capture EVERY single moment. His packages and services fit our needs and he was willing to meet us at times that fit our schedule. When we returned from our honeymoon he had all of our photos ready for us. We couldn't be more thankful for Maxim Photo Studio and their passion and love for capturing some of the most important moments in life. I would highly recommend Max Surikov without ANY reservation! You will not be disappointed and your money will be well spent. Maxim Photo Studio = maximum photos and experience

he pictures we wanted and our personalities. I recommend him to everyone I know.

estionnaires that he's very mindful of the bride and groom's vision of the wedding. He caps the number of weddings he shoots in a year, and focuses on providing quality service and a great experience for the client, which I really valued. I was also blown away by his quick turnaround time, from how quickly he responded to phone calls and emails, to how quickly he got our photos together to us. It really made us feel like valued clients. On our wedding day, we had a hiccup in our timeline (due to another vendor dropping the ball), but Max seamlessly moved things around and I never once felt like our photo timeline was even affected. You know you've got the full package when your photographer is detail-oriented, artistically talented, and provides a great customer experience.

e could tell that Max not only knew what he was doing with photography but that he cared whether or not he could meet our individual needs as our engagement/wedding photographer. My (now) husband hates having his picture taken, but after just a few minutes with Max he could tell that he was a very genuine, down-to-earth individual which put him at ease! With both our engagement session and our wedding, at no point did I feel as if he was counting minutes on the clock, only that he wanted to be sure every shot was captured perfectly- a true measure of quality. Keep in mind, when looking for a photographer you will generally get what you pay for- Max and his team are worth every penny! Pictures are the only tangible thing we will have to remember our big day, so we chose to make the investment in a great photographer and were not disappointed! My best friend/bridesmaid and her fiance hired Maxim Photo Studio to do their engagement session and wedding based on their experience with him at our wedding, and we are planning for Max to do our maternity shoot in the upcoming months. Repeat customers and referrals are the best compliment to a business.

e's with you. Working with him for the first time during our engagement shoot helped us get used to his style and he was super helpful with providing us with directions and clearly communicating his artistic vision. He made himself completely available to me and my husband, as we had several last-minute meetings with him leading up to our big day. During the weekend of our wedding, he went above and beyond to make sure he capture all of our special moments. Max is all about the little details and it is very apparent how passionate he is about his work in the stunning results he delivers. He is definitely top-notch and my husband & I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great photographer.

its really 5 star treatment! He listens to you, gets you comfortable and laughing, let's you know the best poses for you and your other half, even helps with facial expressions and lighting to make you look your very best! We have so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. Our friends used Max as well and that's how we found him. Your wedding is once in a lifetime and I am telling you- you get what you pay for x100!!!! He also did our photo booth and the pictures were fantastic and the guests had a blast! The engagement guest book, photo shoot book, and bridal album are stunning and very perfectly made.

the amazing photographs which he creates. He is so much fun to work with and isn't afraid to get dirty to get the shot. He was so helpful and easily accessible throughout the entire process. All of our guests loved him and the final product was unbelievable. We had an outdoor wedding and reception and the night photography was stunning. Best photographer around, hands down. You really need to hire Maxim Photo Studio to capture your big day. You will not regret it!

million times over again.

iling at each other with out even knowing he was photographing us at the time. Highly recommend!

hroughout the entire process. Did I mention that the pictures turned out amazing every time?! Highly recommended Maxim Photo Studio!

don't just get "standard" photos with him. It is evident that he is very passionate about his work and he has a great personality and is fun to work with. I don't particularly like getting my picture taken but Max really made me feel comfortable and made the process fun! We also had the photobooth at our reception which I highly recommend, it was so much fun (and got a little crazy)! And the photo books that you get are a great keepsake and high quality. I can't say enough good things about Max and his work, he is the best!

from the early morning bridal party getting ready to the moment the last guest walked out of the reception hall, Max was there. We had a large wedding party and were worried about the attention span of some of them, but Max kept everyone's attention and was efficient with the pictures. We never felt like we were standing around wasting time. Hire Max - you won't regret it!!!

le large parties, wild parties! A great man, and a great photographer ! Maxim Photo Studio was our absolute favorite vendor we chose! A great investment for a great night! Thank you for being a great addition to our special day. Sean and Kanisha

bridal party and parents were so impressed with his ability to get all of the photos we hoped to get prior to our ceremony. The day of our wedding was the coldest day in May, completely out of our control, but Max was prepared and pulled blankets out of his car to keep everyone warm as we were visiting our photo spots around Cincinnati. Two of our best friends (who were also in our bridal party) are getting married in July 2017 - they have already booked Max based off our great experience and amazing photos. We've heard nothing but good things when it came to our family and friends seeing our photos for the first time. We can't say enough positive things about our experience and photos by Maxim Photo Studio!

Thank you for everything!

emony and reception. He had some really creative ideas of his own for some beautiful shots of my husband and I on the best day of our lives. He kept us on schedule to get all the pictures we wanted before our ceremony, taking care to keep my husband and I separated before the ceremony. We went to different locations between the ceremony and reception to get some great shots of us and our wedding party. He drove to Columbus to take our engagement photos so we could have photos taken at OSU, our alma matter. He is extremely professional while still having fun with us and our bridal party. He did a wonderful job keeping me relaxed so I was not worried about getting the right photos at all. I had complete confidence he would document the day as we wanted. My husband and I still say the best money we spent for our wedding day was for Maxim Photo Studio to take our wedding and engagement photos!!

nt of our day and will cherish our pictures for years to come. Thank you Max for everything!

e not disappointed and have had so many people comment about how great he was at the wedding and also how beautiful our photos turned out. He was very efficient and we were able to go to 3 spots to take pictures after the church before our reception in less than two hours. Our photos were also delivered to us in just a couple weeks after the wedding which I know other couples have waited months! Also don't hesitate to spend the extra money to have him there all day with you and also for the live photo booth. My guests loved it and the 4x6 photos each guest got to take with them from the photo booth doubled as our favors. I would recommend Max to anyone and will hire him again if we need professional pictures done!

vision of what our engagement/wedding album would look like... and we certainly found him! I'm not sure that we will ever need any more photos taken- as we have SO MANY absolutely amazing ones to select from! I can't say enough great things about Maxim Photo Studio... by far the BEST vendor for our wedding!

y feeling like our experience was unique. Our poses were similar to other couples' as well as the locations for pictures. I also feel that he has his favorites as far as weddings go and may not put as much time and effort into the ones he doesn't consider "special enough." He is extremely nice and easy to work with. Angela is a great assistant and I really enjoyed working with her. He provided a signature book at our wedding with engagement photos for guests to sign and had I-pads that were passed around of the pictures he had taken the morning of. I would recommend him but try to add creativity to your pictures prior to meeting with him. 11/13/15 In response to my previous post, I was not trying to put a damper on Max's work. He is a fantastic photographer and I was so impressed with the photos I saw the day of the wedding. I have yet to see all of my images from that day but I have no doubt they will be fantastic. It did rain on my wedding day, which limited the photos to just the church. I actually chose him without ever meeting him, it was solely off of his photographs. I would highly recommend him and wouldn't have gone with anyone else.

ob)! 4TH(most important)- Somene we trust as a person to share the most intimate moments of our most special day! BONUS - Like most weddings, Max's team was with us all day and throughout the evening. His energy never faded, and is tremendously physically fit to do task others simply can not. (Flexibility)- Max sincerely gives wonderful advice and suggestions, while encouraging and supporting however you want the day to go. Though we met as a client/vendor, Max ended up being someone we call a true friend. If you want someon with integrity, passion, tremendous skills, talent and overall trust, there is no one better in the business! A++

Every photographer has a 'style' but Max and his team made sure that they knew what we envisoned and wanted for our special day. From the engagement, figuring out times/details of the wedding down to the execution on the big day we did not have to worry about a thing. Our family and friends LOVED the slideshow of pictures that circulated around on iPads during our reception. It made them feel as if they were apart of the entire day of events. A confident photographer is a GOOD photographer, and we knew when hiring Max and his team to capture the most important day of our lives to date that we were in good hands. I would recommend Maxim Photo Studio to everyone! You will get quality photo and quality services.

y gotten our pictures back! Max was always on time and professional. He has a true eye for photography and is very creative. Multiple members of our bridal party commented on how great Max was and how he was so much better then other photographers they have seen in the prior weddings they have been in. We couldn't say enough about Maxim Photography and would highly recommend them to anyone!

h every penny!! Max was AMAZING!!! He was so professional and on the day of my wedding I had no doubts that I was getting the best photos ever. The guests at our wedding couldn't stop talking about how great Max was and how he was working hard editing photos so that the guests could see them on an iPad during the reception. We were all blown away at how gorgeous his pictures were! Our wedding was almost 5 months ago and our friends are STILL talking about how great our photos are and how awesome Max was. Max and his team really made me look and feel like the most beautiful bride. I also loved that we got a flash drive with ALL of our pictures on them, although there were so many good ones that it was hard to choose what we actually wanted to print :) Overall, I highly recommend Maxim Photo Studio for your wedding photography!! You will not be disappointed!

any further. Not only do his photos speak for themselves but he is so professional and he was very accommodating to the fact that we live and were planning our nuptials from out of state. He took a not so minor detour on the way home from his own family vacation to make sure he could photograph my husband and I for engagement photos. I love that he insisted on doing this pre-wedding shoot to get a personal feel for our chemistry and style to ensure the best possible wedding photos. It worked because our photographs that we now have to immortalize our special day are more than perfect. I would highly recommend Maxim Photo Studio to any one of my friends or family members.

ue, but knew so much about the areas! His expertise, coupled with the high quality of his photography skills and photographs, set my husband and me at ease for the entire day. Everyone at the wedding commented on his professionalism, creativity, and style, and I know they will love the pictures too! Thank you Max, for making our day perfect!!

Lake Tahoe, CA for the following summer. He shot our Lake Tahoe wedding in August 2015 and did an amazing job! We couldn't be happier with the photos - his passion, energy and creativity shows on the day of and in the final photos. My husband and I would definitely recommend Max to any couple looking for a wedding photographer!

ding pictures went by really fast, which gave us more time with our guests. He listened to what we wanted and catered his photography to that. His price is fair for what others charge. We received all our wedding photos within two weeks of our big day which everyone thought was so neat. He created a great slideshow with some of the top images. We also were able to see a lot of the pictures he took the day of at our head table. Our parents and bridal party loved that. He was very professional and knew what he was doing. I think picking a photographer is a big part of planning a wedding and Maxim is a great choice. I had no complaints.

nd wedding photos. Every moment and every angle of the wedding was captured with taste, character, and true beauty. After the wedding, Max even gave us over 2,000 pictures on a USB drive to look at, print, and publish as we pleased. The photobooth was a huge hit and our guests really enjoyed letting loose with the slow-motion camera. Max and his team went above and beyond on the day of the wedding helping with set-up, capturing each moment in a timely fashion, and even helping the groomsmen tie their bowties! My wife and I highly recommend Max Surikov and Maxim Photos to anyone looking to capture their special day.

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To help future brides, I thought it would be beneficial to map out how my wonderful experience went. On a Saturday in May, my husband and I had our engagement session with Max and Angela. It was wonderful to have a few hours with Max before the actual wedding day. I (the bride) am a very photogenic person; however, my husband is not; so, he was anxious. About 15 minutes into our engagement session, both of us were completely relaxed and felt 100% comfortable with Max. Part of our comfort came with seeing how confident Max was in his work; he knew the exact angels and lighting to make what would have been a good picture, a great one. Not to mention, our engagement session ran over a bit and Max did not make us feel pressured at all; he just kept taking pictures (300+ to be exact) Fast forward a few months to the big day! Max and Angela were back at it again. Angela came to our hotel to photograph myself and the bridesmaids getting our hair and makeup done. Angela got to the hotel early which was amazing; it was nice not having to worry about the photographer on your wedding day. She not only captured posed pictures, but she was able to capture so many candid pictures; which are my favorite! While Angela was with the me and the bridesmaids, Max was at The Phoenix taking pictures of the ceremony location, the reception hall and all of the little details every bride puts into the wedding (décor, flowers, brides' accessories, etc.). When I arrived to The Phoenix, my nerves really kicked in! However, as soon as I talked with Max, I was immediately calmed and could see that he had everything under control and would be there to capture every moment of my big day! My husband and I did not do a "first look"; therefore, after the ceremony, pictures needed to be taken fairly quick. If you do not have an organized photographer, you may not get the pictures you want/desired. With that being said, Max probably had quite a bit of stress, but he did not show it to us. He was calm but assertive which helped us get all of the pictures we desired! Max and Angela were wonderful to my family and my bridal party. He made myself and the bridesmaids laugh and feel beautiful the entire day. I also received feedback from some groomsmen during the reception regarding Max; more than half of the 8 groomsmen approached my husband and I to compliment Max; they could not stop raving about how comfortable they felt with Max and how much of a stand up guy he is. About 2 weeks after the wedding, Max emailed and said my pictures were ready to pick up; after 2 weeks! When we went to view the pictures, Max showed us our video montage and every picture was outstanding! My pictures could not have turned out better; SO MANY pictures looked like something out of a magazine. I receive compliments on them weekly (still!)! His work is amazing and I will cherish my beautiful pictures forever! Max also brought his Live Photo Booth for the reception- WHAT A HIT!!! My guests loved it and could not stop talking about how much fun it was! THANK YOU, MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO! Ashley Witt

In addition to his suggestions, he was also really open to what we wanted, and he made it happen. We couldn't ask for a better wedding photographer!

brothers and sisters. So I have many examples to choose from. Max is the best. He cares about what he does and the quality shows. We just received our photos on a Zip drive. This past weekend. The pics look like they should be in a magazine. Great job and thank you! Steve

fessional, friendly, and once you got to know him (and Angela), a very fun and creative photographer! One thing that was most important for us was that whenever we needed to reach him for a question or concern, either by phone or by email, he was prompt in either answering or getting back to us extremely quickly. Living in Florida and having our wedding in southern Indiana, that was crucial for us. Our package included a free engagement session, a wedding package in which we received a USB with the rights to all our photos, a signature guest book that had our engagement photos on pages for people to sign around, a photo booth (with props) and 2 signature books that included all the photos for the photo booth. We decided to splurge a little with our photographer because once the wedding is over, all that is left are the photos! A lot of other photographers I met were cocky. Max didn't come off that way; he was more confident that his work was great instead of cocky. When we had our engagement session, he explained that he likes to get to know how we photograph, what we're comfortable with, and how we interact with each other so he'll have a better understanding come the day of the wedding, which is pretty brilliant... On our wedding day, he already knew how we acted with each other and with him. We didn't have to worry about becoming comfortable with him all over again; instead we focused on taking our pictures! As far as his pictures go, I was specific that I wanted a nice, crisp, clean, and bright look to all of the photographs. (That's just my personal style) He hit the nail on the head with that style! If there was a photograph that we forgot to list and we wanted it, he made it happen! They were great at getting the shots that we wanted, and even thinking of some great ideas that we didn't think of! All in all, I as a bride, never had to worry about my photographer messing up or not being organized. He had everything taken care of! This was definitely not his first rodeo, and he did an amazing job at taking care of us! We have beautiful photos left over for us to enjoy for years to come! My husband and I would DEFINITELY recommend Maxim Photo Studio to anyone who doesn't mind slightly splurging for a GREAT PRODUCT and GREAT RELATIONSHIP! Thanks Max and Angela!!! -Laura & AJ

s his assistant photographer Angela's. The turn around on photos is like none other I've heard of. He puts up sneak peeks of your event within 24 hours and has a USB drive with all of your photos ready within a couple of weeks after the wedding.

wkward in front of the camera. Max and Angela made it really easy for us. They told us what to do to make us look good and all we had to do was kiss, smile and listen! The engagement session really helped us feel more confident and comfortable for our wedding day pictures. I'd highly recommend doing engagement photos for that reason. It also helps you know what you want. Then, on our wedding day we had such a great time during our photos. We took all of them before the ceremony, which I highly recommend! All of our photos came back perfect! We absolutely loved them and felt like there wasn't a bad photo! The flash photography looks amazing and Angela and Max were so good at directing us and the 15 people in our massive bridal party! Thank you, Max and your team! We are so grateful we have beautiful pictures that captures our perfect day!

also showed me his slow motion video! I fell in love with his work and could not wait to see him on my wedding day. When the time came, Max was totally professional about his work, and he wanted my day to be perfect! He captured so many memories and it was great to see so many people step out of their comfort zone and have a little fun with Max's fun props and suggestive poses! I would recommend Max 100% and I intend on using him for future events!

ith him and his staff - Angela was awesome and even made us a sign to use in some of our photos! All of our photos are perfect, and Max even gave us a USB with all of our images. I highly recommend them for your next event!!

my husband and I wanted as far as location and specific photo poses. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Max and look forward working with him in the future.

ewed them. My final decision came down to the vibe I got from the photographer and mostly these reviews... I AM SO HAPPY I DECIDED TO GO WITH MAXIM PHOTO! Our wedding pictures turned out way better than I expected and Max and his team were amazing. From the planning to the wedding day, everything went smoothly and Max was very responsive. People are still commenting on how amazing Max and his team were and how they got so many great shots, yet were barely visible during the ceremony and reception. Max and Angela made sure they got every picture we had asked for and also used their creativeness to come up with pictures I would have never thought of. Max did a great job organizing our wedding party of 21+. Everything was orderly, organized and efficient. Max also offers a USB drive with copyright release rights (ready only 2 weeks after your wedding), so I can print anyone of my 1800 pictures anytime I want! Any photographer can made one great album to show people, but Max is a true professional. Thanks Max, Angela & Team! We will forever cherish our wedding pictures.

ax handled it like a professional and our pictures are fantastic! I would highly recommend Maxim Photo Studio for weddings and all other events.

onsistent with other photographers I researched. Max was very willing to customize packages to meet my needs and budget. He was worth every penny! I had a hard time selecting my favorites at the end because I had so many amazing shots.

le for us and we knew from the moment we met with them it was going to be the right choice. Professional, engaged and personally tailored the work truly spoke for itself. We also used the Live Photo Booth as our option and it went down as a HUGE hit at our wedding and provided some fun memories to end our evening. Max took great strides to assure our engagement, wedding and aftershoots were unique and equally valued experiences for us. Our biggest compliment to date after our wedding is the extremely wonderful comments we receive about our photos. Go with Max, no one does it better! - Heather and John

nothing but professional, friendly, courteous, fun, and accommodating. Not to mention his photography skills are amazing! Him and his team took some incredible shots of our wedding day and it's safe to say that we are having a rough time picking just a few dozen of our favorites because their photographs of our day are ALL stunning, they really have an eye for beautiful shots and are helpful throughout the entire day to make it as seamless and comfotable as possible. Max and his team worked so hard for our photo booth too, there was a line ALL night for it with all the props they supplied and the fun people had with it is priceless. We also were lucky enough to participate in his newest addition to his portfolio, the slow motion video booth. Talk about hilarious and fun!! It was the hit of the party and Max and his team were flawless in their execution of this! Overall, bottom line, Max and his team go above and beyond to make your day amazing and special. They really are truly there to help you remember everything about your day and accommodate any requests you might have on special pictures, etc. My husband and I have already recommended Maxim Photo Studio to several of our friends and family who are getting married next year - we are forever grateful for the memories Max has supplied us with. Thank you, Max!! You're the best!

rt and thought that finding someone to capture these moments would be difficult. We were wrong! It only took one meeting with Max to know that we had to have Maxim Photo Studio as our photographers. Luckily, we hadn’t set a date for the wedding, so we went as far as to book our wedding day around his availability. If the beauty and quality of his past work isn’t enough to sell you, his personality surely will! From the moment we met Max, it was clear that he would move mountains to capture the beauty of our wedding and engagement, while mixing his style with ours. He works in such a patient, friendly, and down-to-earth manner that makes taking professional pictures seem natural and fun. Our engagement session was one of the best parts of the wedding process. Again, another testament to Max, we left the location of the shoot up to him and he delivered! Set in the Arena District of downtown Columbus, Ohio, Max and his team were able to capture so many different moods and styles within a few city blocks. This brings us to the big day! During one of the most stressful days of your life, when you feel like you have to control so many details, knowing you have Max as your photographer will give you one less thing to worry about! There when you need and want him, a ghost when you don’t, Max’s experience shines on the wedding day, as he knows where to be and how to capture the little details you will appreciate later. His respect for the bride and groom is phenomenal. Not overbearing but eager to please. Once it was all said and done, we were presented with an abundance of photos capturing our many artistic styles from classic and serene to edgy and fashion forward. We have received so many compliments on our photos, many people even saying that our photos look like they are straight from a magazine spread! If you want the best of the best in wedding photography, then you want to hire Maxim Photo Studio!!! We tried to think of a way to sum up Max, his team, and the quality of their work and what we came up with was “priceless.” When you book Max and his team you are getting more than just someone to take your picture. You are getting a true professional and even a caring and dependable friend. It’s not often you find someone who not only loves their craft as much as Max loves photography but someone who also cares just as much about his clients and wanting to see them happy. We can’t thank Max and his team enough for everything they did to make our engagement shoot and wedding day extraordinary!

was always polite & professional. Max & his team were fantastic during the engagement session & the wedding day. Everything was perfect! ALL of my guests at the wedding loved his attitude, the photo booth & that he gave everyone a "sneak peak" of our pictures during dinner. It's been 4 months since our wedding & our friends & family are still talking about that! I seriously couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. We are grateful to have found him & plan on telling everyone we know to book with Max ASAP!!! If you want the best, book with Max now!!!

helping the Bride and Groom from toast to cutting the cake. I cannot thank Max and Angela enough for their professionalism and delivering such beautiful photos capturing this once in a lifetime event! If you are looking for a wedding photographer take it from a man that shoots professional and collegiate sporting events, look no further than Maxim Photo Studios they are "Simple The Best"! Scott Reed

x and Angela photographed our special day! They took shots from unique angles and were still able to capture each moment of the day--from my face when I messed up my lines, to walking down the aisle, THE kiss, the dances, to the cake!! We seriously could not be happier. Max was extremely professional, efficient, and a lot of fun. We met at his office before the wedding and he had a thorough packet of questions for my husband and I to fill out--with questions we did not even think of (to make sure all of our expectations were exceeded). Max goes above and beyond to make sure he understands what is important to the bride and family. I chose Max because of all the awards and positive reviews. If you book Max, you can rest assured that he will meet and exceed everything you could ever imagine for a wedding photographer.

the day feel awkward, we actually ended up having a lot of fun. On our wedding day, Max was professional, organized, and actually listened to what I wanted. Our quests and family are still raving about him and how amazing his team was at the wedding. They loved the wedding slideshow, and the live photo booth was a huge hit! I would highly recommend adding the photo booth to your package! As for Angela, she was fantastic as well. She captured all of the details that I had worked so hard planning, just as she promised she would. After showing Max some photo ideas I liked on Pinterest, she went above and beyond and actually made the props needed to replicate those photos. Maxim Photo Studios was the first vendor we hired, and they were by far the best decision we made. Our images are amazing and I have no idea how I am going to choose only 50 for our album! Everyone who has seen the images is amazed by the quality, creativity, and beauty of our pictures. And, we had them in our hands less than three weeks after our wedding! Trust me on this...choose Maxim Photo Studio for your wedding photography. You will not be disappointed.

hit of the wedding. Also, we had already contracted with a wedding photographer, but they caught a few shots of our bridesmaids peaking around the corner and the send off in a carriage when the photographer wasn't around. Those few photos are amazing and some of our favorite shots! I will definitely contract with them not only for the photo booth, but for professional photography as well. Friendly with the guests and outstanding work! I am picky and researched a lot of companies in a 90 mile radius of Cincinnati. Save yourself the time and trust me!

touch, and within a week we had our pictures. If you're looking for an amazing pictures and a great photographer then Maxim Photo Studio is the right choice!

ily. You will not find many people who are will to take time off of their vacation to make your engagement session more convenient for you! Plus we have these amazing pictures from the place we met and our relationship started. He also was kind enough to travel to Columbus on one of our many visits to do a second engagement shoot at the Park of Roses! He was so patient and flexible which was a saving grace for us, since our visits home were also short and jam packed with appointments. On the day of the wedding he captured every moment I could have hoped for. He captured everything from me getting ready to the dancing at the reception. I did not have to worry that anything was being missed. Max and his crew were amazing and I would recommend them to everyone!!

ictures back in record time and they were stunning...just completely captured us. A lot of the pictures brought me to tears because it was the little moments that he captured that so made the pictures just at that next level.

est for the perfect shot. Max, did a great job at responding to our needs and preferences and getting the pictures back to us in a reasonable time. We even got to see some of our photos in display during the wedding reception!!! and just a few days later we got a sneak peak of our wedding pictures, posted directly to our Facebook page. We loved the work he did for us in our wedding (custom) album, he did a good job editing the photos. Max also worked with us to make additional changes to a few photos for the album. We were thankful for his willingness to put in additional work to alter the photos per our preferences.

ore the wedding while also allowing for my husband and I to stay "hidden" from one another. Looking at the images that were captured are just like reliving our wedding day every time I look at them. If you are looking for the best pictures at a great price look no further!!