Max is what most people would call a pretty "chill guy." He loves being by the ocean and refers to surfing AS a life essential. Being from a small town in NZ, he could easily be stereotyped as a surfer type, yet he is somewhat more refined.

He is a self-proclaimed coffee snob with a background in design. Max is ruthlessly precise when it comes to aesthetics, colour and composition.

He makes up for his lack of hair and height with his phenomenal chat. He could talk to, well, a rock, yet he possesses a rare male superpower - knowing when his voice isn't needed in the conversation.

His warm, easy-going nature and whip-smart banter are qualities few photographers balance. He knows exactly when to crack a joke and when to fade into the background quietly.

In an industry full of photographers who claim to capture the day, not only how it looks, but also how it feels, Max is actually amongst the feelings and at home in the action. He doesn't sit on the sidelines;

he's always at the heart of the fun.