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Timeless, Elegant and Fun Wedding Photography

Based in Nashville, TN, Maxim Photo Studio is a wedding photography company. This business specializes in timeless images that you can treasure for years to come. The team at this company is happy to travel across the United States, as well as worldwide.

Owner Max Surikov has been documenting weddings since 2005. Since then, he has photographed more than 700 weddings and over 700 engagement photoshoots. He prefers to work unobtrusively, allowing each event to unfold organically while he documents the authentic spirit.

Maxim Photo Studio combines an array of photography styles in their work, allowing Max to find the approach that best suits your needs. Special packages are offered for destination weddings, so each magical moment can be documented no matter where you're celebrating. On the day, drone footage can be incorporated to capture the day from a unique angle. Max is also happy to work alongside an assistant photographer for full, documentary-style coverage. His images are then shared as digital files, prints, and in wedding albums. Engagement photoshoots, boudoir photography, and trash-the-dress sessions are also offered.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Slideshow
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO

Heather
Heather Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded Expectations!

Max and Blanche were fantastic photographers for our big day! The photos turned out beautifully, and they were a pleasure to work with.
Yolanda
Yolanda Sent on 12/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best of the Best!

If you want high quality, professional and attention to detail photos look no further! Max is amazing. I have had the pleasure of working with him as a fellow vendor and loved his interactions with couples and the quality of his photos. We had the chance to hire Max to take our engagement and wedding photos, he was great at helping us loosen up and enjoy the process. He knew what to say to make us laugh and feel comfortable. We just LOVE all of our photos and look forward to receiving our album. This is a service you truly want an experienced vendor for so you don't miss a moment. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
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Jamie Sent on 10/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend max!

Max was fanastic! He was a complete professional from day one! He was recommended to me by a previous employer and I would recommend him to anyone! He is priced fairly and his team did a great job on the day of and during the photo booth. He made you feel completely comfortable for engagement pictures (because we aren't used to getting that many photos taken!). He had lots of fun photo ideas and a great eye. Max is also a kind and fun person. I got a lot of compliments from my party and guests about how great he was! Once we got the pictures (in less than 2 weeks!) we were so thrilled with out they turned out. He captured every detail from the entire day! Cannot say enough about Max and his company. Thank you
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Jaclyn Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Photographer

Maxium Studios went above and beyond for our wedding day. Max was extremely easy to work with and impressed us with his professionalism and organization. Our minds were at ease on our day that Max would capture every special moment! Our pictures have turned out beautiful. I would recommend him to anyone!
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Kaysie Sent on 12/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Max is amazing

If I could give Max a 20/10 I definitely would! Max is AMAZING and I am so thankful he was my photographer for both engagement & wedding pictures! With 2000+ pictures given to me (within 3 weeks of my wedding day), it is so hard to pick a favorite! Max is creative, professional, has an eye for detail & is also FUN! He has great communication skills with his clients and truly tailors to you and your photography style! I had so many friends, family members, & other guests compliment Max and his skills during the ceremony/reception. He is somehow everywhere to capture all of the special moments throughout the day, but blends in! I cannot express my gratitude towards Max for his hard work, and will definitely be using him in the future for any other photography needs I have!
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Jasmine Sent on 03/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
BOOK HIM! BOOK HIM! BOOK HIM! You will not regret it!! He made our engagement photos BEAUTIFUL!
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Andre Sent on 12/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When we first started out the blissful mission of planning our wedding, we initially hired a different photographer (who shall remain nameless). When we got our images back from our engagement session, we knew we had to find someone new. Obviously, we were a little jaded after the first experience, but that all changed when we found Maxim Photo Studio. From the moment we first spoke with Max, he put us at ease and made the process not only less stressful, but fun. Max re-shot our engagement session, did the wedding, and then did a post-wedding shoot. The process was quick, easy, and very professionally done. Planning a wedding can be a painful process, so I really can't say enough about how important to us it was that Max and his team made sure that the photos were really the last thing we had to worry about. What I haven't mentioned yet are the photos themselves. In a word, they're UNBELIEVABLE. Max and the team got great shots of every detail for all of our various sessions. The quality is amazing--he even made ME look good. Max is a truly innovative photographer; the shot that really amazed us was the drone shot at Ault Park. Totally awesome and not something you'll get from just anyone. Whatever event you're planning in the Cincinnati/Dayton area, there really is only one call you need to make to get the best photos possible. Call Maxim and they'll take it from there!
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Susannah Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Before I chose a photographer I did my research and Maxim Photo Studio kept popping up as the best in the area. I will tell you that hiring Max as our wedding photographer was the best decision ever. He took the time to get to know us and helped figure out which "side is best" and which angle and pose was most flattering for us. No doubt weddings are stressful, but with Max by our side everything worked out seamlessly. There was a last minute venue change because the spot where we were going to have pictures was occupied. This fact was only known because he sent his second photographer down there earlier to scout it out. He figured out an alternate location and handled the timeline, and worked out the details with the limo driver and videographer. He remained professional amongst typical blended family drama and made sure that we stayed on track with time and took all the picture combinations I had listed. He is extraordinarily creative and responsive, a pleasure to work with. The pictures and angles he shot from were phenomenal. He caught every little detail and expression. I cannot say enough good things about Max. If you can, hire Max. You will not be disappointed. The reviews are right. He his the best.
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Jacqueline Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
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!
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Barb Sent on 10/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Max did a fabulous job photographing my daughter's engagement session and wedding day. He is able to capture the perfect shot without staging everything. All of the pictures are truly beautiful and personal. I highly recommend him!
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Awards

115
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Photodelux Photodelux Wedding Photographers

One of the best most innovative creator of images in the business today.

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton/Beavercreek Hilton Garden Inn Dayton/Beavercreek Hotel Weddings

Max is awesome to work with and his photos always have a different perspective. Love his work and have used many of his photos in our marketing materials. You can't go wrong with Maxim Photo Studio. - Hilton Garden Inn Dayton/Beavercreek

Stefani Carol - Makeup Artist Stefani Carol - Makeup Artist Wedding Hair & Makeup

Any bride that books with Maxim Photography always ends up with fun, original shots! I especially love the creative engagement shoots!

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MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO frequently asked questions

MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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