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Last activity: Nov 23, 2009
Joined: May 16, 2006


Max Johnson

Male
San Jose, California
Its Max

Mayhem #142201
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

About me
Friend Requests: Please send a PM or tag before sending a friend request. I try to keep my friends list limited to those I have or will work with in the future. Remember, friends don't let friends friend strangers...

I'm Max: passionate, high energy, and a huge dork. I am serious about my art, but I like for a shoot to be more than just making pictures. Exploration, collaboration, and creation are my outlet for all the energy that bubbles up in me. I'm probably about 60% geek, 30% romantic, and 10% pure, unfiltered AWESOME... but don't take my word for it, feel free to contact references (see credits)!

I'm interested in any kind of photography I can get my lens on. Fashion, beauty, glamor, artistic, pinup, dressed up, tied up, whatever. If it sounds like I can't make up my mind, it's because I've decided not to settle in one place artistically. We should embrace change and learn as much as we can from it while it is still shiny and new.

If you are a model, stylist, or MUA with a vision or look you want realized, send me a message. I'm open to TFP/CD and I love to collaborate. I use a digital SLR. I'm reliable about getting TFP work to all participants quickly (usually one web size edit within a week). I do photoshop touchups. I do all my own stunts.

I've got a wife and mortgage, so I can't afford to throw a lot of money around, but I can make a delicious Thai curry or other sundry home cooked foodstuffs by way of compensation...

Just a heads up, I've got a day job to pay the bills, so it will be weekends and evenings only for me. Before you write me off as a poser, check my references. Photography is my passion, not just a fun hobby.

*** Currently looking for TFCD in the Bay Area ***
I've met a couple different MUAs and Stylists who might consider TFP for the right project. Getting our schedules to coincide has been tricky however, and they are in high demand, so please don't be offended or surprised if one or both decline a shoot. I'll be sure to let you know well in advance who can and can not be there.
****

Project Ideas!

Rock Climber: A location shoot at Castle Rock or possibly a climbing gym if they'll allow it. Active-wear, commercial styled shoot.

Hot Librarian: Classy hot, not raunchy hot. Think prim, perfect, and unattainable. Wardrobe - Glasses, hair in a bun, button down shirt, pencil skirt, high heels, makeup to bring out the lips. Location - hopefully a library...

Mucha Experiment: Highly stylized portrait made to imitate an art nouveau lithograph. Pale and exaggerated makeup to make the face look 2 dimensional, robes or otherwise flowing clothing. A bit complex to try to fully explain here, but it would require extensive hair and makeup.

From Russia with Love: A red-scare soviet themed pinup. I've got a green captain-hat with black brim, fur coat, and fake AK-47... Is good to be bad, eh Boris?

High Class: I've found that, if you are nice, sometimes fancy vinyards and hotels will let you take pictures in their opulent lobbies and reading rooms... the perfect locations for super-fancy ballroom gowns and the like. This would be a lot of hair and makeup work along with fancy clothes. Like, bustles and pearls fancy...

If you are curious, this is what I look like... when I'm trying to look cool (get it? cool? Hah! I'm sooo funny!):
http://itsmax.net/pictures/12-06/frostyMax.jpg

Credits
--MM Models--
June Huang: MM#643331
DeziT: MM #584465
Kristina Marie Mc: MM #1032418
Pinup Sharon Marie: MM #894819
Merika: MM #1002206
Stacey: MM #403427
Liliane Sar-Graycar: MM #636564
Alice C: MM #270909
Morna Maeve:  MM #270909
Coppe : MM #766144
Alison Dahlstrom : MM #469426
Jackie Sprugasci : MM #632503
Mina Ashley: MM #519062
Pavel Sergeivich : MM #297436
Jocalia Ferdi : MM #413606
Samantha Jean : MM #38691
Hipnotiq: MM #335856
Jenny: MM #333569
Lysandra : MM #148160
Blake Peterson : MM #195770
Jennifer: MM #144815
Klaudia : MM #1443

--MM MUAs--
DeziT: MM #584465
Love Is Not Forever : MM #210427
Mandy Gabbard : MM #774790
Stylist Miranda : MM #738006
AJ StudioMakeup : MM #668832
Jennifer Nicole : MM #590036

--MM Stylists--
DeziT: MM #584465
Hair With Passion : MM #1018290
Stylist Miranda : MM #738006
Elle : MM #626482

MM Photographers:
Its Elea : MM #360413
Raeohmockka : MM #723218

--Non-MMers--
- Models -
Stacy
Elle
Atashi
Kristin

Lists
BAHAHAHAHAHA!   17 pics
Conceptuality   14 pics
Fab photo fabrications   37 pics
HOLYCRAPWARDROBE!   15 pics
Lighting is key   18 pics
Max Johnson's list of killer photos   35 pics
Photographers who's brains I will eat like cream from an eclair.   22 pics
Pinups I Want To Make   2 pics
Sports Fitness and Health   1 pics
Stylin Makeup and... Styling.   46 pics
Super Action Shots   13 pics


Casting Call
Nov 12, 2009 Classic Retro Pinup needs hair and makeup!


Casting Calls (Archive)
Aug 7, 2008 Casual low-pressure shoots?

Friends

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June Huang

Hair Stylist
Hair with Passion

Model
Mina Ashley

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Kristina Marie Mc

Model
Sidney Grey

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-A L I C E-

Hair Stylist
Stylist Miranda

Hair Stylist
Elle Tran

Model
Coppe

Makeup Artist
SASSY MAKEUP by Alison

Hair Stylist
Iris Hair and Makeup

Model
Lysandra

Max Johnson has 74 friends.
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CandyCoated Photography
Photographer
2009-11-23 18:38:30
Thanks for the compliment.....you too :)
CandyCoated Photography
Photographer
2009-11-07 19:35:26
Great work! befriend if you choose :)
Malicious Envy
Model
2009-11-07 00:02:16
Great port!! love the diversity and the artistic nature. Would love to work with you if you are interested!
Kristina Marie Mc
Model
2009-11-04 23:35:16
Saw the Midas image on June's page...Yowzer my friend! That was freakin' awesome!!
Mary_N
Model
2009-11-03 15:00:03
Thanks for your comment and friend request.

Mary
Mary_N
Model
2009-10-27 12:24:11
Would love to work with you. I like everything in you profile. Let me know about your availability.

Mary
Mary_N
Model
2009-10-26 18:18:22
Love you port. Your pictures are so nice. Maybe we could work one day together.

Mary
cj Envy
Model
2009-10-21 21:15:32
Your work intrigues me. Lets TFP??
MandaMoon
Model
2009-10-14 02:40:24
nice port!
Amrita Mehta
Model
2009-10-12 20:55:49
NICE PORT!!!
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-09-23 14:33:33
Haha, aww, thanks, Max. :P
But I meant it.

I don't even know what we should do when I get back. Take over a new hotel or find some new risky, adrenaline rush inducing type shoot to do, haha.
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-09-22 07:23:38
I miss you. :]
Patrick Walberg
Photographer
2009-09-16 02:05:17
Hey friend!

Glad our paths crossed
on Model Mayhem ...
... just dropping by to
send you best wishes!

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Lilly H
Model
2009-09-08 18:57:18
love your work. :) very nice
Kristina Marie Mc
Model
2009-08-17 23:26:08
Once again, I had a marvelous time my friend!! What's next?!
Brittany Villarreal
Makeup Artist
2009-08-16 18:21:11
You rock!
Stylist Miranda
Hair Stylist
2009-07-22 08:55:06
Thank you for the nice comment.
Kristina Marie Mc
Model
2009-07-21 22:19:22
Now that I'm thawed and clean, I just wanted to say it was great shooting with you again. I love your adventurous creativity...and well, you're just plain fun to be around!! Can't wait for next time :)

-Salty Bits
DeziT
Model
2009-07-12 10:47:14
I had a great time shooting with you! I'm very excited to see the pics they looked great already! Keep me in mind if you need hair and make-up up for any of your upcoming pin up shoots...and would love to shoot with you again anytime!
xoxo
DeziT
Kristina Marie Mc
Model
2009-07-07 01:24:04
Hey Max! Just stopping by to say hello :) Hope you had a nice holiday weekend!
Mirro
Model
2009-06-30 00:08:47
Love the port =]
Angelize Photography
Photographer
2009-06-29 17:44:34
you're an awesome photographer! wonderful port!
Bunny Lebowski
Artist/Painter
2009-06-29 02:30:07
love the pinup stuff!
would be good to work together x
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-06-21 00:20:40
Haha, awesome. I think it'd be even funnier when I say "So the elevator doors open and I dropped my dress. Yeah no, it's a totally normal ritual. Got pictures to prove it!"
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-06-20 17:53:56
I had fun today even if we weren't as successful as last time! Too many people + dim lighting = not easy shoot.

But I like the last ones we got on the couch + me getting kicked out of a room, haha.
Sparkly Devil
Model
2009-06-17 11:12:16
Hi, love the pinups! :)
Missy Joy
Model
2009-06-02 09:02:03
Hi! i love your work!! would be nice to work with you with your upcoming project. :D let me know! thanks!! keep it up.
Kimmilyn
Model
2009-05-30 17:51:13
I love your work esp. the pin up theme you did with Christina Raymond! I've worked with her before and it would be awesome to work with you too! Let me know if you're interested!
Nikki Limo
Model
2009-05-29 14:37:32
Well hey, thanks for satisfying your urge to comment! I really appreciate it. ;)

Love your port btw
-A L I C E-
Model
2009-05-02 09:17:02
I would have added the chain whip to the mix except I didn't have one. Not formally trained in it, but it is very similar to rope dart in basics.

So I take it you know your weapons ; )
-A L I C E-
Model
2009-04-19 19:19:28
Hey Max!! How have you been? Get yourself a glue gun yet?
Great pinup shot : )
Rochelle lee Joseph
Model
2009-04-18 22:53:28
hello love your pics!
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-04-16 12:06:49
You know what?
We should try to work on getting that elevator shot that never worked out when I get back!

It could've been really classy & cool had my neck not been hidden.
Beckysue- Chan
Model
2009-04-14 21:37:25
I absolutely love your work.I hope we can collab in the future
Macabri
Model
2009-04-01 14:43:42
That would have been perfect. Oh well.

Great port by the way!
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-03-23 17:29:23
Probably between June 14th till June 28th. My mom still has to buy the tix though so it's unsure, but it'll be definitely for two weeks around my birthday (which is June 16th).
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-03-16 12:57:17
Want to do another guerilla shoot when I get back to the Bay Area for my birthday? :]

It could be a farewell shoot before I leave for Japan for a year!! ^^
Elle Tran
Hair Stylist
2009-03-16 00:12:13
You've done such an amazing job!
Sidney Grey
Model
2009-02-09 11:32:07
Man, I wish every shoot I did was as exciting & as adventurous as it was with you & Elea.
-A L I C E-
Model
2009-01-15 14:12:37
Hey Max!
I got the CD today. Can I just say you're so awesome?? : )
Thank you for everything- a wonderful concept, fabulous shoot, professional work!
Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts ; )
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