“Maximus” — your photography and cinematography course
Price & Program
MAXIMUS — A personalized photography and cinematography course, with Max Lemnij
You don’t just learn how a camera works. You learn how to use it to create the images you want, in a professional studio and beyond.
Maximus is a customizable course-workshop, built around your needs. You choose the subjects you want to explore in depth, from portrait, product, street and landscape photography to sports and real estate photography.
The focus is on practice: you experiment, apply what you learn and discover, under guidance, what works and what needs improvement.
The course is taught by Max Lemnij, Director of Photography and photographer, with 35 years of experience in cinema and advertising projects alongside renowned Romanian directors, including Cristian Mungiu, Tudor Giurgiu and Bogdan Naumovici.
You choose what you want to learn.
Practicing alongside an experienced professional helps you turn information into skill.
The course is also available in English, for expats living in Romania.
Course Atmosphere
A few images from the studio, from one of our course days.








What Students Say
A few words from those who have taken Max's course.
Bogdan Mihalcea
"I had the chance to attend one of Max's photography classes. I loved the atmosphere Max created through his openness and passion for photography — his own examples and the lighting exercises showed us the mindset and fine sense needed behind a great photo. I had a great time both in front of and behind the camera."
"I was familiar with the world of photography from an early age — my father was passionate about it, back when photography was on film, black and white, developed in complete darkness. I think that's also why it was such a joy to attend Max's class, where I met wonderful people and felt truly pampered. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I believe you need an impressive store of beauty within yourself to elevate this passion to the level of art. Thank you, and success in everything you do."
Formats & Pricing
One session a week, 2.5–3 hours, in a professional photo and film studio in Bucharest, Sector 2. You choose the subjects, and the course is built around you.
One-to-One
500 lei approx. €100 / session
Individual course, built entirely around your goals. 6-session package: 2500 lei (approx. €500) — you pay for 5, the 6th is free.
Two Students
400 lei approx. €80 / person / session
Bring a course colleague and the price for each of you drops from 500 lei to 400 lei per session.
3 or More Students
350 lei approx. €70 / person / session
A small group learning together: the more of you, the lower the price per person.
Between sessions you get practical homework of up to 5 photos — you can do more if you want. Are you students? If several of you want to attend, contact me privately for a price suited to student status. Prices are in Romanian lei (RON); euro amounts are approximate and for reference only.
