Allie C

March 7, 2023

Maxwell did an amazing job taking photos of our Exodus dance showcase. Despite the complicated lighting conditions which can be tricky to capture well on camera, his photos came out vibrant and dynamic, with a great selection of poses and shots.

Izzy de Sturler

March 7, 2023

The photos turned out absolutely amazing! The quality and editing were great. I'm so so so happy I was able to find him for the Exodus at VT Spring 2022 showcase and that we were able to work together! I can't wait to see the photos he'll take for the Spring 2023 showcase!

Mariana Sanabria-Padilla

March 6, 2023

Maxwell did an incredible job with the action shots of our Spring 2022 dance showcase for our group Exodus at Virginia Tech. High quality images with beautiful composition and captured a very good amount of incredible moments in our show.

Prachi Tomar

March 6, 2023

The photos for the Exodus Spring Showcase 2022 came out so well I posted them on all my socials and have had many of them as my desktop wallpaper! I'm so excited for this semester's showcase pictures too!

Jeff Mattingly

November 25, 2022

Maxwell did videography for my wedding and he did an amazing job! He went above and beyond with capturing footage, and edited it all together beautifully. We are so grateful to have the video as a keepsake, it has already brought many smiles

Jennifer Rowan

October 20, 2022

The quality of the videos are AMAZING!

Stephanie Rainey

October 20, 2022

Maxwell provides very professional work in a timely manner! I look forward to working with him again in the future. Thank you!

Stacye Alexander

October 20, 2022

Maxwell is awesome! I wanted something special for my little girl and he made it happen! Having the opportunity to work with Maxwell has been amazing! His talent is amazing and his work represents that! 10/10 recommend! I can definitely see us working more with him in the future!

Tiffany Stone

October 20, 2022

We loved all our videos from here for our dance recital with Kim & Company dance! You've done an amazing job! Can’t wait to work with you again this season!

Morgan Robinson

October 12, 2022

So easy and great to work with! Also does amazing work! Thank you!

Felicia Rhodes

October 7, 2022

Maxwell is so easy to work with. Not only is he extremely talented and hardworking, but also such a genuinely kind person. He is amazing with children and goes above and beyond the job he’s doing. We are so pleased with his services and can’t wait to work with him again in the future.

Shelley Vise

June 24, 2022

Maxwell is wonderful to work with. He was so good with the kids in our studio! His artistic ability truly shows in his work!

Sara McManis

June 24, 2022

Maxwell did a fantastic job with our videos! Awesome quality! Thank you!!

Melissa Brasfield Moling

June 24, 2022

Maxwell did a fantastic job with our videos! Awesome quality! Thank you!!

Brooke Weber

June 24, 2022

Maxwell did a wonderful job capturing our dance recital. He was so professional and so personable with all our girls. If you need a videographer, look no further!

Shelley Flanagan

June 24, 2022

I was very impressed with the professionalism shown and the quality of the videos! So happy our dance company went with Maxwell, he went above and beyond.

Ashley Martin

June 24, 2022

Maxwells videos was just as good as any professional competition videos. Would definitely recommend him for any of your video needs. Kim and co dance was honored to have film this year.

Lauren Oliver

October 14, 2021

VT Living-Learning Programs Associate Director

Maxwell and I met at a community event, and he shared his love for making movies. I invited him to make a video for the Grand Opening of our building as a community member. When he said yes, I didn't think to myself that it would be the highlight of the evening. He did a phenomenal job putting on display what the program is centered on - creativity and innovation in community.

Howard Miller

January 28, 2021

Free Union Country School Marketing Representative

Dear Friends: Let me answer questions that may be on your mind: Who am I? The Free Union rep who oversaw Maxwell Mandell’s video project with us. Am I related to Maxwell Mandell in any way? Categorically No! Would I work with Maxwell Mandell again? Emphatically Yes! Would I recommend him to my closest friends? My mother? Another school? Absolutely! Why? In short, because he did a high quality job on time and was a joy to work with. Can you be more specific? Yes. Maxwell Mandell is: Professional: hardworking, on time, communicative, organized… Maxwell kept close track of each suggestion we made (e.g., “As you film and edit, be sure to think like a parent looking for a school. “Will my child be happy here? Will she be motivated to learn?). He kept in close touch. If he needed more footage, he would return to get it — all during the pandemic when everyone needed to be masked, distant, careful. Able to listen to the client: attentive, wheels always turning, responsive, never defensive… I have had collaborative experiences that were excruciating to manage because the videographer always knew better — like a local TV station that produced for us an unusable video. But if Maxwell has a competing idea, he will express it and explain his rationale. Example: I was convinced the video should open and close one way while Maxwell had another idea. I demurred and the final product is appreciably better. Artistic: sensitive, eye for detail, good camera sense. Maxwell sees the whole project through the eyes of the audience. He could mix long shots with close-ups so the viewer did not tire. Much of his artistry came to the surface through his editing and technical work. Technically a wizard — camera work, editor, lighting, color correction, directing…Maxwell took 20+ hours of footage and edited it into a two minute video that was “of a piece.” He corrected lighting such that it was balanced throughout, whether he filmed indoors, outdoors, cloudy, or sunny. He has shooting and editing tricks that make the product flow and effectively told the story of a school that is open during the pandemic. Maxwell’s interpersonal skills helped him connect with adults and children to complete this project. Whenever he had to stage a scene or interview a student, he always did so with respect. Maxwell Mandell did a superlative job for us and we commend him unequivocally. Feel free to call me if you need more.

Catherine Zimmerman

October 31, 2019

I recorded my college music supplements with Maxwell, and could not have chosen better. He was very patient, and the quality of the final video was amazing. I highly recommend Maxwell for any recording or filming jobs!

Elinor Glassco

October 20, 2018

Excellent person with great equipment! He can help you finish that song or film you’ve been meaning to produce forever. He is a professional with high-end technology and quality acoustics. Would recommend!

Harmanjit Singh

December 15, 2017

I would definitely recommend Maxwell for editing videos. I will most likely use him again in the future [He did]

Lori Ott

August 30, 2016

Absolutely fantastic! I asked for aerial footage for my wedding and I couldn't be more pleased with the final product. He did a phenomenal job capturing the venue and the surrounding area!

Howard Miller

Marketing & Website

Let me answer questions that may be on your mind: Who am I? The Free Union rep who oversaw Maxwell Mandell's video project with us. Am I related to Maxwell Mandell in any way? Categorically No! Would I work with Maxwell Mandell again? Emphatically Yes! Would I recommend him to my closest friends? My mother? Another school? Absolutely! Why? In short, because he did a high quality job on time and was a joy to work with. Can you be more specific? Yes. Maxwell Mandell is: Professional beyond his years Able to listen Artistic A technical wizard Professional: hardworking, on time, communicative, organized... Maxwell kept close track of each suggestion we made (e.g., "As you film and edit, be sure to think like a parent looking for a school. "Will my child be happy here? Will she be motivated to learn?). He kept in close touch. If he needed more footage, he would return to get it — all during the pandemic when everyone needed to be masked, distant, careful. Able to listen to the client: attentive, wheels always turning, responsive, never defensive... I have had collaborative experiences that were excruciating to manage because the videographer always knew better like a local TV station that produced for us an unusable video. But if Maxwell has a competing idea, he will express it and explain his rationale. Example: I was convinced the video should open and close one way while Maxwell had another idea. I demurred and the final product is appreciably better. Artistic: sensitive, eye for detail, good camera sense. Maxwell sees the whole project through the eyes of the audience. He could mix long shots with close-ups so the viewer did not tire. Much of his artistry came to the surface through his editing and technical work. Technically a wizard: camera work, editor, lighting, color correction, directing...Maxwell took 20+ hours of footage and edited it into a two minute video that was "of a piece." He corrected lighting such that it was balanced throughout, whether he filmed indoors, outdoors, cloudy, or sunny. He has shooting and editing tricks that make the product flow and effectively told the story of a school that is open during the pandemic. Maxwell's interpersonal skills helped him connect with adults and children to complete this project. Whenever he had to stage a scene or interview a student, he always did so with respect. Maxwell Mandell did a superlative job for us and we commend him unequivocally.