Max Edleston
London,London
Summary
Through my experience working with Haymarket Media Group, I have developed into an experienced photographer with a strong creative vision. As a result of extensive use with Adobe Photo editing software, predominantly Lightroom and Photoshop, I have a fully optimised workflow system and a consistent editing style across all imagery.
Having worked in pressurised situations involving multiple vehicles, people, and locations, I pride myself on clear communication and strong team relationships to achieve goals quickly and efficiently, while consistently delivering high-quality work for a range of purposes.
After seven years of building an extensive and award-winning portfolio across all sectors of the automotive industry, I am now looking to focus my career within motorsport, particularly on the people and products that make the pit lane function.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Automotive Photographer
Haymarket Media Group
Twickenham, London
10.2018 - Current
- Captured high-quality images of automotive subjects for various publications, including Autocar, WhatCar? and Classic and SportsCar Magazine.
- Experience in leading across multiple high-pressure environments, including studio, road and track.
- Managing a workload in excess of 250 Photoshoots annually.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to conceptualise and execute creative visual storytelling.
- Managed lighting setups and camera equipment to achieve optimal photographic results.
- Mentored junior photographers in techniques for automotive photography and post-processing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
- Patience and concentration
- Tactful criticism handling
- Creative vision
- Advanced camera handling
- Technical equipment knowledge
- Adobe Photographic Creative Suite understanding
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Effective networking
- High-level communication skills
- Outdoor photography knowledge
- Photoshop and Lightroom familiarity
- Resilience in challenging conditions
Affiliations
- Health and fitness,
- Sport both as a participant and a spectator,
- Music
- Travel
Accomplishments
Finalist for Young Achiever - RAC Club Historic Awards 2024
Finalist for Photographer of the Year - The Guild of Motoring Writers Awards 2025
Highly Commended in the Motorsport category - AUTO PHOTO Awards 2025
Winner – People's Choice Award – AUTO PHOTO Awards 2025
Timeline
Senior Automotive Photographer
Haymarket Media Group
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
Staffordshire University
09.2015 - 06.2018