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Best wedding photographer of 2025
Proudly recognised by Metropolitan Weddings as a Best of 2025 winner in two categories.
Latest weddings
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On film
A handful of frames shot on Kodak film — grain, soft light and the unhurried feel of analogue. Film is woven through every wedding I photograph.
Springfield, MissouriBehind
the lens
Stay present. I'll capture the rest.
An award-winning wedding photographer with over fifteen years behind the camera and more than four hundred weddings photographed. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine — where I was one of the city's top wedding photographers — I've made Springfield, Missouri my home.
Whether you're planning a grand celebration or a small, intimate ceremony, I specialise in capturing the heart of the day. Beyond weddings I photograph engagements, families and seniors — bringing the same dedication and artistry to every story.
I personally photograph every wedding as your lead photographer — and for couples who'd like a second shooter or a fully-booked calendar, I work alongside a hand-picked team of associate photographers trained in my style.
the camera
photographed
& ’25 winner
Kind words
“I would give Max 500 stars if I could! From start to finish he was extremely professional. He caught so many amazing moments I didn't even realize he was capturing — he's so stealthy. The photos are exactly what we envisioned, and our guests are still raving about him.”
“Max is the best of the best. He brought so much joy to our day and captured the most stunning images we've ever seen. He made everyone laugh and is QUICK — it's impressive how he gets from one moment to the next in a flash. 10/10 recommend.”
“Incredibly talented and his attention to detail is truly unmatched. Our wedding photos are everything I could have ever wished for and more — and we got them back so quickly. I highly recommend Max.”
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