Reviews of Maxim Photo Studio (Photo Studio)

Mrs. Shipman

We had Maxim photo studios shoot both our engagement and wedding day pictures. Our engagement session was in Ault Park during the cherry blossoms which were absolutely gorgeous. At the time we both we horrible at posing for pictures and super awkward 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!

Jessica Lehmann

If you are looking for a photographer to capture every moment of your special day, stay on schedule, be professional and polite, use creative poses and fantastic editing = look no further. My husband and family could not be happier with how Max 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.

Jamie Miltenberger

Max with Maxim Photo Studio is beyond amazing!! Just thinking about hiring a wedding photography stressed me out for months when we were planning our wedding. Max was the first person I called and I immediately knew that I did not need to look 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.

Nicole Crye

Max did such an amazing job on my engagement pictures!! We shot in downtown Lebanon and Max took control from the moment we got there, he had just endless ideas and they were all different and better than I could have come up with. We got the pictures 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.

Courtney Swails

Max was fantastic! I hate having my picture taken and he truly put me at ease, so much so that I forgot that I was having my picture taken and just relaxed and had fun! Our pictures are gorgeous and were shown at the reception which was a nice 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!

Steve Ruggiero

Max and Angela did our engagement session and wedding. They were fun, professional and creative. They work very hard at being the best... And they have achieved it A long time ago, I used to videotape weddings on the side. I, also, have 5 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 very quickly after the wedding. The pics look like they should be in a magazine. Great job and thank you!

Tamisha Love

It's with great pleasure that I give Maxim Photo Studio the highest review possible. To be honest I underestimated how important a wedding photographer was when I initially set our wedding budget. Early in the planning process I realized that I would spend more time with my photographer than any other wedding vendor.That being said, it was important that we chose a photographer that we could trust with our vision and one that we we would enjoy working with in the hours before the most exciting day of our life. Max is not only a perfectionist but his professionalism makes him a pleasure to work with. We still get compliments on our photographer 7 months after our wedding. I would recommend him to any bride who wants to bring her pinterest photos to life. I have no complaints from our Engagement Photos to the Live Photo Booth every service was Fantastic. If you need a photographer please stop your search at Maxim Photo Studio.

John Coffee IV

We found Maxim Photo studio through a referral after exploring several different recommended options from our venue. From value to quality and execution, Max and Angela at Maxim Photo Studio went above and beyond to make our special day memorable 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

Amy Grout

I used Maxim Photo Studio for my wedding this summer, and I am so glad that we decided to use Max instead of someone else. He was so accommodating to Jordan and me, travelling to a different city for our engagement pictures than our wedding venue, 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!!

Emily Tedeschi

We could not recommend Max more! We worked with him on our wedding in September 2014 and we are so thrilled with the results. From the beginning, Max was professional, responsive, really courteous, easy to work with, and had an incredible eye. 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!

Allyson Hamlin

Max and his staff provided outstanding service throughout the planning process and were even better during the actual event. We had some lighting issues during my wedding (the DJ, videographer, and venue all had put up their own lights), but Max handled it like a professional and our pictures are fantastic! I would highly recommend Maxim Photo Studio for weddings and all other events.

Lindsey Fout

Finding Max at a Bridal Show in Ohio was one of the best things to happen for my wedding! I live in Orlando, but my wedding was in Columbus, Ohio. He even did one of our engagement sessions while he was down in Orlando one Vacation with his family. 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

Share' Young

My husband and I had such a wonderful time taking our wedding pictures. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. I loved his creative ideas and his great sense of humor that made us laugh a lot. Thank you for making my wedding complete. I am forever grateful

Nicole Murphy

Max was fabulous through the entire process. My work schedule was not very flexible but he made time when I was able to meet. He came prepared with prior shoots as well as ideas. He then made us feel very comfortable during our engagement photo shoot. The wedding photos are incredible. The little things that happened through the night he was able to capture. During my father-daughter dance i had a tear stream down and it was captured for me to treasure for a lifetime. Thank you for providing us ever lasting memories of the best night of our lives. There is no way for us to pick out a favorite as every shot captured the joy of the night.

Ana Carlson

It was a pleasure to have Max as our photographer for our wedding in Cincinnati, OH. He was very professional, punctual and flexible with his time in coordinating with our busy schedule. He was a tremendous help in positioning us and our guest 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.

Jordan Noffsinger

The title says it all. From our very first meeting with Max at Maxim Photo Studio we were impressed! His laid back, professional nature put our minds and concerns at ease. For those that are planning a wedding you know that it can be stressful. 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 photos AND quality services.

lauren reichling

Maxium was great to work with! Super easy to communicate with. He does great work and I would highly recommend him!

Annette King

It was great working with Max and the rest of his crew. It was easy to make appointments to meet and the photos turned out amazing. Definitely would use Maxim Photo Studio again.

Kara Bengel

Max and his team did such an amazing job not just at our wedding but during our entire engagement period. He is quick to respond to questions and was always ready for a challenge. He is quick and we have been married 3 weeks now and have already 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!

Allie Hunt

Some of the most profound advice we received when starting our wedding planning was, "don't skimp on a photographer. You'll appreciate every penny you spend to capture moments from the most special day of your lives.” We took this advice to heart 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!

Randi Schneider

There are not enough good things to say about Maxim Photo Studio. The most important part of the whole wedding to me was the photography and I could not be happier with my decision. Max is incredibly professional and prepared. Not to mention 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!

Megan Garrison

My name is Megan Garrison and I got married in February 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Maxim Photography was absolutely amazing! His eye for detail put my husband and I at ease. He captured our love and happiness on one of the most importants days of our lives! Max conducted himself in a professional and efficient manner making our day seem seamless! I would highly recommend Maxim Photography!

Debbie Gentene

Guests cannot stop talking about how awesome Maxim Photo Studio was at the wedding. They are not just any photo "booth". You can get large group pics using lots of props, and they print on the spot. They are professional, nice, and were the 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!

Jacqueline Fisher

Maxim photography is fantastic to work with. Extremely detail oriented, prompt, easily accessible, and professional. Max is incredibly talented and has an impeccable eye for taking just the right photograph. Very happy we chose him for our engagement photos and Wedding Day! We highly recommend Maxim Photography to all brides and grooms. You will not be disappointed!

Lauren Payne

Max and Angela are the best! I had my engagement and wedding photos done by Maxim Photo studios. The quality of the photos are outstanding. Max is willing to go where you want and listens to the kind of photos you want. Angela had the same kind of personality as me and I loved the shots she took of the girls getting ready, paying attention to every little detail that I worked so hard planning. The shots Max took at the wedding are gorgeous and there are so many favorites to chose from. Before the wedding, we had a planning meeting so Max knew which shots I really wanted and ones I did not want. He was able to get almost every shot I had listed and I am so happy with the way they turned out. The photo booth was a hit at the wedding and we still enjoy looking through the custom book made with all photo booth photos. We also ordered an album, again we chose the photos we wanted and Max was able to put them altogether as if the album was telling the story of the night. The video montage is also perfect for showing our friends and families instead of looking through tons of photos. Bottom line you could not pick a better photo studio!

Erica White

WOW!!! Maxim Photography was the HARDEST working vendor we had the pleasure of working with as we prepared for our BIG Day. As we were looking and interviewing photographers for what seemed like weeks, late one night I stumbled upon his photo galleries 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 he 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

Tina H

I cannot say enough good things about Maxim Photo Studio. From the day we met Max, he was extremely easy to work with, and quickly responded to all of my questions. During our engagement session, Max quickly put us at ease. Instead of making 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.

AJ Neltner

We just had our wedding at the end of July so this review is WAY overdue! (sorry Max...) After searching for and meeting with several photographers, my husband and I chose Maxim Photo Studio based on his personality alone. He was very professional, friendly, & once you got to know him, a very fun & creative photographer! One important thing for us was that whenever we needed to reach him for a question or concern, he was prompt in either answering or getting back to us very quickly. Living in Florida & having our wedding in Indiana, that was crucial for us. 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. When we had our engagement session, he explained that he likes to get to know what we're comfortable with, & 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 & 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 crisp, clean, & bright looks to all of the photographs. He hit the nail on the head with that style! If there was a photograph that we forgot to list & we wanted it, he made it happen! They were great at getting the shots that we wanted, and 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! He did an amazing job at taking care of us! I would DEFINITELY recommend Max to anyone who doesn't mind slightly splurging for a GREAT PRODUCT & GREAT RELATIONSHIP! Thanks Max & Angela!!! -Laura & AJ

Stacey Olander

Max was wonderful. He was very flexible and prompt in responding to texts and emails. I felt that his time with my husband and I was personalized. He is very thorough in making sure he gets the shots you want. His professionalism is excellent as 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.