Dan Max - Maxy
FREELANCE Director - Photographer - DOP - Lover of the land- All round GC
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Meet Maxy. A tour-de-force in the world of film and photography. Always striving to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. With an eye for the real and a curiosity for a story untold. Maxy’s craft goes beyond capture; his mission is uncovering the soul of every story. A dynamic Storyteller; Director, DOP, and Photographer, he has a knack for creating an immediate rapport with his subjects. From big celebrities to the everyday unsung heroes, his deft hand ensures their stories are not just heard but felt.
Hailing from the rugged landscapes of New Zealand, Maxy is not afraid of adventure and in fact actively seeks out the unknown and the untold. He has a profound curiosity in the lives of those marginalized by society and has a deep-seated need to shine a light on their stories to inspire, challenge, and connect us. Through a blend of empathetic engagement and artistic intuition, he brings to the surface the profound depth of his subjects’ experiences and identities. He has an unshakable belief in the power of authenticity and the unique expression of every individual he encounters. His is a journey of endless exploration.
Mount Domet.
South Canterbury
Maxy cooking up a dry meal on a rocky outcrop in South Canterbury
" I love the fact that we live in a country that offers us such an amazing outdoor lifestyle. I love working on projects that get me amongst it.”
NOW FREELANCE ( and here to get shit done)
Maxy’s portfolio is as diverse as it is impactful. His technical expertise, coupled with his deeply emotive perspective, makes his work resonate on a universal level and has seen him collaborate with industry giants like REEL FACTORY, CLOCKWORK, TOYBOX and IDC, as well as internationally acclaimed advertising agencies like Colenso BBDO, SAATCHI SAATCHI, DDB, and Ogilvy.
In a world craving authenticity and depth, Maxy stands as a beacon for those daring enough to tell their truth. Let’s embark on this creative odyssey together and craft stories that not only narrate but transform.
Contact:
If there's anything here you'd like to have a yarn about, get in touch.
Dan Max
p. +64 21 629 622
REEL FACTORY
dan@reelfactory.tv
NZ p. +64 274695889
https://reelfactory.tv/
IDC Worldwide Ltd (Photography)
Michele Richards
Ph +64 9 3764464 Cell +64 21 432583
Email michele@idc.co.nz
Inspired from a young age by the photography of National Geographic, he has a fascination with getting under the skin of his subjects and really capturing them through the lens. His ability to do this has seen his work in exhibitions in NZ, as well as Bali and New York.
To find out more, click on 'Exhibitions' above.
Blue Mountains
South Island NZ
Maxy on one of his photography expeditions
"I’m fascinated by how the environment we live in shapes us. I believe learning and understanding different people and cultures can in turn help us better understand ourselves.”
My passion comes from searching for and discovering the true, authentic identity of people.
I’m fascinated by those who march to the beat of their own drum and have found a connection with their land, their culture and their country.
I love unearthing their stories. Finding what is unique within them and how they express themselves creatively.
Often these people go unheard, undervalued, mistreated or misunderstood.
So, I want to be share their voice and amplify it.
I believe that their experiences can inspire, provoke, influence, teach and connect us all.
Tairua, Coromandel NZ
Maxy and his dog "Girl" in the bush
"In my exhibition work I try to employ an aesthetic that (without fanfare) reveals the inherent beauty of naturally lived, observed moments.”
Maxys dog ‘Girl’ on the point for
some dinner.
Unified by a love for the Earth and the people who live in it.
‘Girl’ scenting out a surf break.
Contact:
If there's anything you'd like to have a yarn about,
Dan Max
p. +64 21 629 622