About Max Braverman
Max Braverman is a photographer based in Chicago
maxbravermanphotography@gmail.com
617-838-4080
EDUCATION:
2015 BFA, Photography, Massachusetts College of Art & Design
EXPERIENCE:
March 2019 - Present - Crate & Barrel
Photo Assistant, Assisting on ecomm shoots. Responsibilities include building/ripping sets and lighting, preparing merchandise for photographing, keeping a tidy studio, and light styling.
September 2017 - Present - Max Braverman Photography
Owner, Photographing for several chefs and popup supper clubs in Chicago.
December 2018 - Present - Sojourn Suppers
Photographer. Photographing food and dinners on a quick turnaround
November 2018 - Present - Latitude Chicago
Lab Assistant/Tutor. Working in high volume digital scanning and printing, for both the service bureau and assisting guests in using the space.
September 2017 - January 2019 - The Press Room
On Staff/Lead Photographer. Photographing events, dinners, highlighting food and wine through social media and editing
June 2016 - August 2017 - Casa Verde
On Staff/Lead Photographer. Photographing events, dinners, highlighting food through social media and editing, all on a quick turnaround
May 2014 - Present - Max Braverman Photography
Owner/Lead Photographer. Photographing weddings, events, food, and restaurants for leaders in the industry
September 2010 - Present - Derek Palmer Photography
Associate Shooter & Assistant. Tasks Included assisting on sets, second shooting for weddings and lead shooting for weddings.
November 2009 - August 2017 - Hat Trick Photography
Co-Owner/Lead Photographer: specializing in weddings and events. Skills include shooting under high pressure at small to large scale events, planning, maintaining constant contact with event hosts and meeting deadlines, trouble shooting problems, editing photos at a high volume, and curating selections for immediate release.
April 2010 - October 2011 - West On Center
On Staff/Lead Photographer: Shooting events, catered dinners, and editing on a quick turnaround.
April 2003 – December 2010 - E.B.co
Head Photo Assistant: Responsibilities included setting up High Speed Stroboscopic shoots, managing other assistants, managing studio, ordering for shoots.
COLLABORATIONS OF NOTE:
Jeff Williams – Executive Chef/Owner of the Press Room, Chef/Owner of Sojourn Suppers
Alisha Jones – Award winning cheese monger at MARZ Brewery
Andy Siharath – Food Stylist in Chicago
RELEVANT SKILLS:
• Problem solving in creative and analytical ways, detail-oriented, and organized
• Excellent customer service skills; enabling personable, yet professional interactions
• Familiar with Nikon and Canon Full Frame Cameras, lighting (strobe and consistent), & set design.
• Photoshop, Lightroom, Epson printers & software, Microsoft Word and Excel, Cloud sharing software
• Light food styling & propping.
• Experience in Fine Art still life photography
PUBLICATIONS:
Pope.L: Campaign, Mousse Publishing, Ed. Dieter Roelstraete
Photograph included July 20, 2019
New City Resto - Photo in review of The Press Room April 15, 2018
Michigan Avenue Magazine - Photo in review of The Press Room January 31, 2018
InsideHook.com - Photo in review of The Press Room September 29, 2017
The Pragmatics - Album Cover and Insert August 1, 2016
You’re Crazy!: Volume 1 - Author Headshot February 11, 2015
Better Days: A Mental Health Recovery Work Book - Author Headshot June 10, 2014
The Boston Globe - Print Edition - Photos of Mayor Menino at events September 16, 2011
Performer Magazine - Live Review - Photos of a concert November 11, 2009
REFERENCES:
Jori Baker, Crate & Barrel Producer CB2
Jeff Williams, Chef, Sojourn Supper Club
Adam Schachner, Lab Manager, Latitude Chicago
Derek Palmer, Derek Palmer Photography, Event & Lifestyle Photographer