About Max

Known for his ability to capture stories in the most remote corners of the world, Max Lowe has crafted his skill as a director and photographer in his search for adventure and narratives unheard. From his  home in the mountains of Montana to now countless countries, landscapes and cultures across the globe, max has been witness to stories spanning the gap of human experience. 

Beginning his career with National Geographic in 2012 with a Young Explorers Grant and then going on to work with National Geographic Magazine as well as NG Adventure and Travel, he forged a career for himself traversing the globe telling both his own stories as well as those of the people he encountered along the way. In recent years, Max has directed,  shot and produced numerous short documentary and branded films including the award winning short doc Adventure Not War which screened at Cannes, Tribeca Film Festival and Indie Shorts Film Festival. With a background in journalistic style storytelling honed over years of work with National Geographic and other media brands, Max has emerged as with a distinct style by which he crafts film and photo. 

Select Editorial Work: 

National Geographic Magazine                         NG Adventure 

NG Travel                                                               Mens Journal 

Delta Sky Magazine                                              Modern Huntsman 

Snowboard Magazine                                           The Ski Journal 

The Big Sky Journal                                              Outside Magazine 

Commercial Clients: 

Subaru                            Toyota                            Chevy

Escalade                        Mercedes                       Redbull 

The North Face             Eddie Bauer                   Patagonia 

Filson                              Sperry                             Olukai 

Chaco                             Canada Goose              REI

Mountain Hardware      Yeti Coolers                  Otterbox

Faction Skis                   Thule                              Montana Tourism 

Big Agnes                       Harry's                           California Tourism