Maxis Gamezphotography by maxis gamez

maxis gamez is a self-taught professional nature photographer living in Sarasota, Florida. He began photography as a hobby, but has decided to devote his passion, time, and energy to his craft full-time. Through photography, Maxis discovered a medium that enables him to express his creativity and use his skills to teach and educate other photographers. Gamez is capable of capturing wonderful images through his unique perspective. His images have been featured in local parks, galleries, published in magazines like Audubon, Shutterbug, Outdoor Photography Magazine, Nature Photographers Magazine, and now published by National Geographic in Bird Coloration and Birds of North America Pocket Guide.

Gamez offers a mentorship program and field instructional photography workshops for anyone interested in learning his experienced techniques. If you would like to schedule a private class or would like to participate in one of his workshops, you may contact him directly here.

Specializing in bird photography, Gamez lives in southwest Florida, capturing images of nature such as wild birds and landscapes. He takes full advantage of the beauty of this wonderful state.

During high birding season, you can find him in many different photography hotspots: Everglades National Park, J.N "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Estero Lagoon, Wakodahatchee, and many more locations. 

Maxis Gamez is currently offering services as an event speaker to a large range of profit and non-profit organizations. He welcomes camera clubs, private events, and festival organizers around the country to invite him to share his abilities to teach and create wonderful images. No group is too small! Please contact Maxis Gamez for more details.

current equipment list

• Cameras:
  Canon 1D MKIV
• Canon 5D MKIII
• Canon 5D MKII (Converted to infrared)
• Canon 7D
• Canon 40D
• Canon 30D
  
  Lenses:
• Canon 800mm L IS f/5.6 L USM IS lens
• Canon 500mm L f/4.5 L USM lens
• Canon 400mm L f/5.6 L USM lens
• Canon 70-200mm L f/4 L IS USM lens
• Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II (coming soon)
• Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
• Canon 17-40mm f/4 L USM lens
• Canon 1.4x TC III (x2)
• 
  Flashes:
  Canon 600EX-RT flash
• Canon 580EX II flash
• Canon 550EX flash
• Canon CP-E4 battery pack
• 
  Support:
  Wimberley Head II
• Induro CT414 8X Carbon fiber tripod
• Induro BH2 ball-head
  
  Accessories/Other:
• A range of Sigh-Ray filters
• Custom vest to fit the equipment above
• ThinkTank Airport Security V2
• Lowepro 400AW
• Dell XPS Desktop & Laptop

 

current partners & public presentations