Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Websites
Images
References
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Max Lopoukhine

Max Lopoukhine

Pittsford,NY

Summary

Creative and versatile photographer specializing in portrait, advertising, and editorial work. Skilled in translating concepts into visually compelling stories that capture personality, emotion, and impact. Adept in studio lighting, Capture One, retouching, and video production, with a strong foundation built through RIT’s Advertising Photography program. Experienced in collaborating with clients, artists, and bands to craft content that resonates across both print and digital platforms.

Work History

Freelance Photographer

The Phtotographer Max
Rochester, NY
  • SK8R Series: A long-term project documenting local skateboarders in an editorial/advertising style, focusing more on their personality and skate culture rather than tricks.
  • The Suspects: Collaborating with this band to bring them a wide array of both photos and videos for social media and personal use.
  • The Handle Vandals: Collaborating with this band to bring them a wide array of both photos and videos for social media and personal use.
  • Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.

Assistant Photographer

Clay Patrick McBride
  • T-Mark Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Advertisement Shoot with Dawson Knox, Buffalo, NY – July 21, 2025
  • Assisted on multiple shoots with the Niagara Falls rap group Team Radio at RIT and Niagara Falls, NY.
  • Ensured proper lighting conditions during photoshoots and adjusted accordingly as needed.
  • Set up studio lights for portrait or product photography sessions.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor at all times while interacting with clients or other staff members.

Volunteer Teaching

Kristy Boyce
Rochester, NY
  • Supported a photography workshop by assisting students with light-painting demonstrations.
  • Helped explain the technique and guide participants through creating long-exposure light art images.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively when they came up.

Media Volunteer - Special Olympics Winter Games

RIT, Special Olympics
Rochester, NY
  • Documented the Opening Ceremony, creating close-up portraits of athletes that emphasized personality, and candid moments of celebration and camaraderie.
  • I photographed the Alpine Ski and Snowboard events, producing heroic, wide-angle images that captured athletes in their element.
  • Covered the Snowshoe races, engaging with athletes to create both intimate and dynamic portraits.
  • Worked at the Closing Ceremony pop-up studio, collaborating with Clay Patrick McBride to produce formal portraits, and receiving mentorship on studio direction.
  • A lot of my Work was featured on the Special Olympics website, briefly appeared in local news coverage, and one image was highlighted in RIT’s Campus Spotlight.

The Big Shot

Daniel Hughes
Rochester, NY
  • I assisted Professor Dan Hughes and his team in organizing the shoot and lighting the venue. Contributed to the creation of the image as part of a large group effort.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising Photography

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-2026

Skills

  • Portrait Photography
  • Advertising photography
  • commercial photography
  • editorial photography
  • storytelling photography
  • storytelling photography
  • Studio lighting and on-location shoots
  • Retouching and color grading
  • Video production and editing
  • Photo editing
  • Client consultation
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional demeanor
  • Digital photography
  • Capture One proficiency
  • Lightroom proficiency
  • Photoshop proficiency
  • Premiere Pro proficiency
  • After Effects proficiency

Accomplishments

  • RIT Honors Show Inductee, 2025 – 3 images selected
  • Skater series photo chosen for RIT Advertising/Photography Brochure, 2025

Websites

Images

Images available upon request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Photographer

The Phtotographer Max

Assistant Photographer

Clay Patrick McBride

Volunteer Teaching

Kristy Boyce

Media Volunteer - Special Olympics Winter Games

RIT, Special Olympics

The Big Shot

Daniel Hughes

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising Photography

Rochester Institute of Technology

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