Max Branigan Works

Freelance Photographer, Retoucher, and Digitech 2013 - present

Selected clients and publications include OXO, Headgum, Travel + Leisure, Vice, Vanity Fair, People, Martha Stewart Living, Kate Spade, The Atlantic, NYT Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, Filipino American Museum, Mitsubishi, Seton Hall University, Northside Festival, Impose Magazine, and Pratt Institute..

Todd Oldham Studios - 2016 to 2023

Planned, produced, and animated stop-motion and mixed-media segments for television and branded media projects, including multi-episode crafting and children’s entertainment content. Recent work includes segments on the Apple+ program "Yo Gabba Gabbaland"

Created visual content using stop motion, puppetry, green screen, digital compositing, and practical effects to integrate handmade characters with real-world objects and environments.

Pitched and produced 60+ animations, tutorial videos, and still assets for Kid Made Modern, a children’s crafting brand.

Developed a cast of imaginative stop-motion characters designed to highlight craft materials and products in an entertaining, story-driven format.

Handled production tasks across concepting, shooting, lighting, animation, editing, compositing, and delivery.

Supported a wide range of creative media production needs, including product-focused content, tutorial content, children’s media, and experimental visual storytelling.

 

Clixo 2021 - Present

Clixo.com

Built and operated an in-house photo, video, and animation studio for a toy startup, producing visual assets for web, social media, product marketing, educational materials, and brand storytelling.

Produces stop-motion animations, motion graphics, tabletop product photography, social videos, and digital assets from concept through final delivery.

Developed visual systems and production workflows for recurring content needs, including product launches, social campaigns, instructional materials, and educational content.

Proposed and produced a portfolio of classroom-focused video content, including educator interviews, activity guide tutorials, and supporting visual materials for classroom product use.

Managed hands-on production responsibilities including shooting, lighting, editing, retouching, compositing, file organization, and delivery of final assets.

Collaborated across creative, product, marketing, and education-focused initiatives to create engaging visual content for children, educators, and families.