Maksim Shalnev
Founder & Creative Director · Geometry Media LLC
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Founder & Creative Director of Geometry Media LLC
Maksim Shalnev is a professional photographer, videographer and media producer who founded Geometry Media LLC in Dallas–Fort Worth after building his craft through years of freelance production covering weddings, celebrations and private events at every scale. Since 2019, the studio has delivered 1,000+ projects across DFW.
Maksim leads the studio’s creative direction and production standards while a team of more than 20 trained professionals supports wedding coverage, commercial photography, professional video, music videos, editing and client delivery across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Alongside commissioned productions, Geometry operates established guest-photography partnerships with 30 Dallas restaurants, producing more than 30,000 client photographs each month through fast on-site editing, printing and premium glass-framed presentation.
1,000+
Projects delivered
20+
Team members
4.9
Thumbtack rating
2019
Founded in DFW
FAA Certified Drone Operator
Licensed for commercial drone operations · DJI Mavic 3 Pro & Mini 5 Pro · DFW & Texas
The philosophy
“The strongest photographs do not interrupt a moment. They let you return to it.”
Maksim Shalnev · Founder & Creative Director
What makes this studio different
Founder-led standards, delivered by a trained team.
Maksim directs the creative and operational standard across Geometry. Every team member follows the same approach to guest care, image quality and delivery, with clear accountability from the first conversation onward.
Calm on the day. Clear before it.
Pre-production is handled in detail so the shoot day feels unhurried. Couples stay present. Agents get what they need on time. Nothing is improvised.
One studio. Multiple production disciplines.
Wedding and portrait work is emotional and documentary. Commercial photography, music videos and brand films are concept-led. Restaurant and real estate programs are fast, consistent and operationally disciplined.
Who we serve
Geometry Media LLC works with couples, agents, sellers, restaurants, hospitality venues and select brands across Dallas-Fort Worth — available for any scale and complexity.
Service area
Dallas-Fort Worth. Statewide Texas travel available.
Languages
English (working proficiency) · Russian (native)
How we work
Every project begins with scope, schedule and deliverables clearly defined — so the production day feels organized and the client can stay focused on what matters.
Why clients choose us
Calm direction, polished visuals and communication that stays clear from first inquiry to final delivery. We bring the same standard whether it's an intimate engagement session or a large-scale event.
Trusted production partner at 22+ DFW restaurants and venues.
El Pulpo · Kona Grill · Mila Dallas · Hearsay · Stratos · Elia Greek Tavern · and more.
Ready to work with Maksim and the Geometry team?
Share your date, property or project details and we'll map the right coverage — any scale, any complexity, across Dallas-Fort Worth and all of Texas.