Biography
Maxis Gamez is a self-taught professional nature photographer residing in Sarasota, Florida. He started photography as a hobby, but has now decided to devote his passion, time and energy full time toward the craft.
With photography, Maxis discovered a medium that enables him to express his creativity and use his abilities to teach and educate other photographers. Viewing the world from a different perspective, he is capable of capturing wonderful images. These images have been featured in local parks, galleries, published in magazines like Audubon, Shutterbug, Outdoor Photography Magazine, Nature Photographers Magazine and now published in National Geographic book.
Maxis is also a forum Moderator for Naturescapes
Maxis offers private lessons and field instructional photography workshops to anyone who is interested in learning the tips and techniques he has learn over the years. 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, Maxis lives in South West Florida, capturing images of all types such as wild birds and landscapes to mention few. He takes full advantage of the beauty of this wonderful state and its magnificent scenery.
During high birding season, you will find him in many different photography hotspots like:
- Everglades National Park
- J.N "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
- Estero Lagoon
- Wakodahatchee
Maxis Gamez also has been awarded by Outdoor Photography Magazine for the creation of this website.
Event/Guest Speaker
Maxis Gamez is currently offering services as event speaker to a large range of profit and non-profit organizations. He welcomes camera clubs, private events and festivals organizers around the country to invite him to share his abilities to teach and create wonderful images to others. No group is too small!
Please contact him for more details.
Current Equipment List:
- Canon 7D
- Canon 5D MKII
- Canon 40D
- Canon 800mm L 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 USM lens
- Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
- Canon 17-40mm f/4 L USM lens
- Canon 580EX II flash
- Canon 550EX flash
- Canon CP-E4 battery pack
- Wimberley Head II
- Induro CT414 8X Carbon fiber tripod
- A range of Sigh-Ray filters
