That Summer Feeling

Glass of Birra Moretti on a stone side table in warm afternoon sunlight – drinks photography

A spec shoot exploring the Birra Moretti glass. Using my custom motion control, blending cinematic realism, sound design, and natural lighting to create atmosphere and place.

A Moment With Coca-Cola

Close-up of ice and bubbles in a Coca-Cola glass – drinks photography by Max Bridge

A highly-technical spec shoot featuring Coca Cola. My focus was to hero the liquid and glass in a striking, modern and beautiful way.

Penhaligons 155th anniversary

Wooden crate reading Eau So British in a dark archive, from the Penhaligon's 155th anniversary film

To celebrate 155 years of Penhaligon’s, I was invited to direct a film that imagined a secret archive at the heart of the brand. Over three packed days on location, our small crew brought the story to life with custom props, playful projections and a spectacular final reveal.

Showreel

Max Bridge photographer and director showreel title over flowing red fabric

My new showreel, I loved putting this together! Sifting through old projects, finding the shots I’m still in love with and weaving them together in a new way.

Oil & Ice – Climate Change Project

Black paint dripping from a sculpted block of ice, from the Oil & Ice project – liquid film by Max Bridge

For a recent exhibition, I used motion control and multiple cameras to film black paint being poured over ice sculptures. A simple but striking way to explore climate change visually.

Tanqueray Liquid Motion Control

Tanqueray gin bottle emerging from deep green shadow – drinks photography

Exploring the elegance of the Tanqueray bottle through motion control, sharp lighting and carefully timed water—crafted to highlight its design, detail and character in every frame

the dandy – penhaligons fragrance launch​

Penhaligon's The Dandy bottle among gold curves and reflections in a speakeasy setting – fragrance photography by Max Bridge

I had the pleasure of photographing and directing The Dandy campaign for Penhaligons, bringing a 1920s speakeasy to life. It was a true team effort, creating something really special together.

Penhaligons Potions Campaign

Kinetic machine with golden propellers beside a Penhaligon's Potions bottle – fragrance film by Max Bridge

We brought Penhaligons’ fragrances to life with kinetic machines and my motion control robot, creating precise, dynamic shots. Lighting and styling transformed each scent into a captivating visual story.