Bio

MAXWELL SWIFT is a New York–based photographer celebrated for an aesthetic that merges cinematic atmosphere with contemporary visual clarity. With a BA in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, Swift draws on a strong foundation from his early years as a designer. Today, he continues to expand his practice through ongoing collaborations with high-profile clients in the United States and abroad. Swift blends technically crafted lighting with a natural sensitivity to the environment, producing images that feel both intentional and effortless. With a refined command of color, tone, and minimalist composition, he constructs scenes that emphasize form, texture, and human presence without feeling staged. He moves fluidly among portraiture, commercial fashion, and editorial projects, maintaining a signature style defined by precision, balance, and an elevated minimalism that enables the emergence of subtle storytelling. The result is a cohesive, modern, and timeless body of work, enriched by years of aesthetic research, high-profile projects, and an ongoing exploration of the interplay between light, subject, and atmosphere—a visual language that resonates quietly but profoundly.

Inquiries : max@maxwellswift.com