ABOUT MAX FLATOW

Brooklyn, NY + Catskills Based Photographer

Born, raised, and currently residing in Brooklyn, New York + the Catskill Mountains, I specialize in food, beverage, hospitality, portrait, wedding and event photography. Covering a wide array of genres, I've been able to stay versatile in a wildly competitive and ever-changing industry.

For the past 18 years, I've been passionately photographing food, cocktails, and the vibrant hospitality industry across New York City and throughout the U.S. My work has allowed me to collaborate with renowned chefs and talented newcomers alike, capturing the artistry behind their culinary creations. Whether at high-profile events or intimate gatherings, I focus on showcasing the unique stories and flavors that define each experience. My goal is to highlight the passion and innovation within the industry, celebrating the diverse talents that make the culinary world so dynamic and exciting.

Before becoming a professional photographer, I worked in set design, alongside photo greats like Annie Liebovitz and Steven Klein. During those early years in my career, I learned to think on my feet, listen carefully, and share in my clients' vision. That invaluable experience sparked my desire to work in the fast-paced, competitive, and wonderful world of professional photography.

Personal

When I'm not actively photographing restaurants, cocktail bars, weddings, portraits, and events across the country, I'm enjoying every waking second with my beautiful wife, Amy, and our two sons, Miles and Levon. We love hiking, camping and exploring the great US National Parks. We have a second home in upstate New York, and I often work throughout the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley as well.

Publications

Food & Wine, Eater, Esquire, GQ, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Imbibe, Epicurious, The Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, Edible Brooklyn, Edible Manhattan, National Geographic, Men's Health, Modern Luxury, The Village Voice, New York Magazine, Modern Bride, Real Simple, and The New York Post, among many others.

Clients

The James Beard Foundation, Yankee Stadium / Legends Hospitality, Heineken, Coca-Cola, American Express, MSG Networks, The Highline Park NYC, Wylder Hotels, Little Cat Lodge, Louis XIII Cognac, Gosling's Rum, Jac's On Bond, Pebble Bar, Blackseed Bagels, Pier 57, Prudential Center, Vitamin Water, Cochon555, Miznon, Malka, Naked Tomato, HaSalon, Neutrogena, Nu Skin, Modern Luxury, Remy-Cointreau, Wagstaff, Wayfair, FP Journe, Sexy Hair, Patina Restaurant Group, Grand Army Bar, Celestine, Casa Barilla, Sola Pasta Bar, The Lobster Place, Cull & Pistol, Chelsea Market, Ghost Donkey, Bennington College, McGraw-Hill, Great Performances, Timothy Oulton, LAFCO, and Hawthorne Suites among others.