Zenobia Taylor wearing the Queen Sheba Dress by Chimzi.

MAX BENEDICT

Photography

Art Direction

Design

Branding

DESIGN · PHOTOGRAPHY · BRANDING

Zenobia Taylor wearing the Queen Sheba Dress by Chimzi.
Someone holding an Edge Zero duffle bag.
Model wearing REAL100TECH brand clothing.
Nico Marie photographed under a soft blue light.

Max Benedict is a

PHOTOGRAPHER

based in PORTLAND, OR

Specializing in portrait, lifestyle, and event photography, Max captures the interaction between his subjects and their surroundings with clarity, compassion, and honesty.

Specializing in portrait, product, and lifestyle photography, Max aims to capture the interaction of his subjects and their surroundings with clarity, compassion, and honesty. A multifaceted creative professional with a wide variety of interests, Max prioritizes working with brands dedicated to building a cohesive visual identity, taking pride in his versatility when designing beautiful, content-driven experiences across web, social, and print media channels.

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MAX BENEDICT is a

PHOTOGRAPHER

DESIGNER

ART DIRECTOR

CREATIVE

based in Portland, OR - West Coast, USA.

Specializing in portrait, product, and lifestyle photography, Max aims to capture the interaction of his subjects and their surroundings with clarity, compassion, and honesty. A multifaceted creative professional with a wide variety of interests, Max prioritizes working with brands dedicated to building a cohesive visual identity, taking pride in his versatility when designing beautiful, content-driven experiences across web, social, and print media channels.

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ZENAÏS

MOMMA SWIM

Detailed photograph of Nico Marie under a purple light.
Model wearing REAL100TECH brand clothing.

FASHION
& PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

CLIENT & PERSONAL WORK

Capturing people in moments of grace has always brought me immense joy. This is a collection of some of the most meaningful projects, both personal and professional, that I have worked on in the last five years.

Zenais photographed wearing MOMMA swimwear.

ZENAÏS

MOMMA SWIM

PRODUCT &
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

CLIENT WORK

It's a beautiful thing when people come together to celebrate their love with close friends and family, and I feel genuinely honored and grateful whenever people choose to include me so intimately in their special day. In this section you'll find a small collection of some of my favorite imagery captured while documenting love over the past few years.

ZENAÏS

MOMMA SWIM

LIVE MUSIC 
& EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

CLIENT & PERSONAL WORK

One of the main reasons I became interested in photography was because I wanted to be closer to live music, festivals, and events. Whether shooting in an official or unofficial sense, this work is deeply personal to me, and has ultimately kept me inspired to continue using my camera as a tool for creative expression.

ZENAÏS

MOMMA SWIM

Photograph of two beautiful girls in the desert.

OUTDOORS 
& LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

CLIENT & PERSONAL WORK

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have been blessed with endless opportunities to explore the outdoors with my camera. This is a collection of personal and professional work that I have created on various outdoor adventures.

ZENAÏS

MOMMA SWIM

Detailed photograph of an Edge Zero duffle bag.

PRODUCT &
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

CLIENT WORK

I excel at fine-tuning visual brand identity and creating imagery that helps businesses stand out amid the noise in an increasingly saturated digital market. Here you will find a collection of work samples that demonstrate my abilities as a commercial and product photographer.

A photo of photographer and designer Max Benedict.

ABOUT MAX

PHOTOGRAPHER • DESIGNER • ART DIRECTOR

Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Max grew up drawing in class at an alternative school run by aging hippies and skiing with his Dad on the weekends, drifting in and out of sleep in the back seat while listening to old Jimi Hendrix and Tower of Power CDs on the long drives. He began taking pictures while taking a film photography class in high school and hasn't stopped since.

Specializing in portrait, product, music, and lifestyle photography, Max captures the interaction of his subjects and their surroundings with clarity, compassion, and honesty. Drawing inspiration from fine art, dance music, fashion, and the natural world, he instills a sense of motion in his work, aspiring to share his unique perspective in creating images with a candid intentionality.

A multifaceted creative professional with a wide variety of interests, Max's skillset extends beyond the realms of photography, into visual, interactive, web, and UX design. Max prioritizes working with brands and individuals dedicated to building a cohesive visual identity, taking pride in his versatility when designing beautiful, content-driven experiences across web, social, and print media channels.

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