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MLPhoto is here to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary portraits — imagery that’s unmistakably yours, no apologies.

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Modern portraits for unforgettable people in Texas and Wisconsin.

WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU:

Seniors

Capture your personality, style, and individuality in portraits designed to stand out. Each session is tailored to your vision and brings out your unique story.

weddings

Preserve every detail, emotion, and memory of your special day with editorial-style photography. From intimate moments to grand celebrations, each image tells your story beautifully.

Families

Create timeless portraits that capture connection, personality, and the little moments that matter. Sessions are designed to feel natural, fun, and unforgettable. Inquire for pricing and availability.

sports

Highlight athleticism, determination, and action with dynamic, high-energy portraits. Every movement is captured with precision and style to showcase your best performance.

Models

Bring your portfolio to life with modern, editorial-inspired images that get you noticed. Every shoot is carefully crafted to showcase your versatility and style.

ADDITIONAl / à LA CARTE SERVICES

Engagements

Celebrate your love with portraits made to last a lifetime.

Maternity

Capture the beauty and anticipation of this special moment.

Mentorship

A mentorship with me is a deep dive into your craft. stripping back limits, refining your voice, and pushing your creativity to its next level.

WHAT i'm KNOWN FOR

EDITORIAL PORTRAITS,
Zero BORING.
AWARD-WINNING and MAGAZINE-PUBLISHED.
EVERY FRAME as
STRONG as THE IDEA.
CREATIVE, ONE-OF-A-KIND STORYTELLING.
"NO WAY!, who are you WORKING with!?"

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hype

"Max is the best! He took my son's senior pics and now my daughters."

“Max….. OH MY GOSH! There’s not enough words I could say to recommend him enough! ”

“Max is absolutely amazing! We can’t say enough great things!" 

"Max is an amazing and talented photographer and really knows how to make a photo shoot fun and comfortable!"

"Max was amazing to work with for my daughter's senior pictures! "

Charley, turned her senior portraits into a national statement. Her unique session was featured in a 10-page spread in the Senior Style Guide Issue 93, reaching readers across the country. It’s a perfect example of how ML Photo transforms individual style into images that don’t just capture a moment — they make headlines.

Charley, Class of 2026

Emma’s senior portraits have been featured in the Senior Inspire Annual Competition and the Senior Style Guide Hot 100 for 2024 and 2025. Her sessions turn every image into a nationally recognized statement.

Emma, Class of 2025

Abby starred on the Winter 2024 cover of Senior Style Guide Issue 83, complete with a full story and a 10-page spread. Her session is a perfect example of how ML Photo turns senior portraits into nationally recognized editorial work.

Abby, Class of 2024

Recently turned pro with Privileged Modeling Agency and has been featured in numerous national publications, including Senior Style Guide, Senior Inspire, Senior Muse, and Senior Luxe. Her sessions showcase the editorial, magazine-quality portraits Max is known for.

Megan, Class of 2025

PUBLISHING

Being named a Senior Style Guide Hot100 Hall of Fame means winning more than 10 images across multiple years — a recognition so exclusive, you’re no longer allowed to compete. It’s the ultimate nod to a career of consistently standout, nationally recognized work.

Hot100 Hall of Fame Legend

Being named a Senior Inspire Super Influencer means being recognized as one of a select few photographers whose work sets trends and inspires peers nationwide. It’s an exclusive honor reserved for those whose images consistently stand out and shape the senior photography industry.

Senior Inspire Super Influencer

Being named to the “50 to Follow 2025” means joining an elite group selected from thousands of entries. Your work doesn’t just compete, it competes and wins. It’s a national nod to portraits that lead trends, push creativity, and make the list others aspire to.

Senior Muse 50 to Follor 2025

Being voted Best of the Chippewa Valley for weddings & portraits from 2018 – 2024 in my hometown of Eau Claire, WI is more than a popularity win, it’s hometown proof I know how to capture moments that matter.

Best of Chippewa Valley 2018-2024

AWARDS

I'll just come out and say it

You are not ordinary

Everyone is following the same trends, posing the same ways, and ending up with images that get lost in the crowd. Lighting is flat, styling is forgettable, and too many photographers are more focused on “likes” than real moments. Too often, portraits fade into forgettable wallpaper instead of capturing the people and stories behind them. "invisible".

Each session is designed to produce heirloom-quality images that your family will cherish for generations — portraits that feel personal, intentional, and unmistakably yours.

The experience doesn’t end when the camera stops clicking. You’ll leave feeling elevated, inspired, and completely assured that what we’ve created together will only grow more timeless with every year.

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