Max Taylor

Photo Editor

Max Taylor uses he/they pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since March 2024. He started as a staff photographer, then moved to Photo Editor in the 2024 summer semester. Max is a junior majoring in digital media production with a minor in entertainment design and technology.

Their job entails managing all photos in The Echo’s workflow, all galleries on the website, and ensuring events get photo coverage. He photographs events, as well, typically covering a lot of the bigger Campus Life events! For him, the best part is being paid to do what they’re passionate about, and doing so in a way that works with their busy schedule! The Echo provides him with many exciting opportunities and lets them try new things while meeting great people and engaging with the community on and around campus!

Max is on Instagram (@max._.taylorr and @mtayl.media). Contact him with any questions or tips at photo@easternecho.com.

Guinnevere has a white ghostly face mask with black circle eyes, with a white brimmed lace hat and a brown coat, with her hands placed over her mouth.

Guinnevere the Ghost

By Max Taylor | January 30

Guinnevere the Ghost spotted on campus on Jan. 15, 2026.

Two people hold white signs that read "ABOLISH ICE," and "NO KINGS," outdoors, surrounded by other people holding signs and waving American flags.

Ypsi No Kings signs

By Max Taylor | January 23

A duo of protesters hold signs in Riverside Park before Ypsilanti's No Kings protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Two all black police cars are parked, with the sheriff office in view behind them.

Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office (Superior/Salem Township Community Station)

By Max Taylor | January 14

Washtenaw County Sheriff cars in front of the Superior/Salem Township Community Station at 3040 N. Prospect Road in Superior Township, Michigan.

Confetti falls in the air while three young men perform "Jazz on Saturn" on their respective percussion instruments on stage.

EMU Percussion Ensemble confetti

By Max Taylor | December 6

The Eastern Michigan University Percussion Ensemble performs "Jazz On Saturn" by Casey Cangelosi, featuring confetti cannons to close out their Cycles in Sound concert in Pease Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Pictured left to right are Jack Tallman, Luke Schleuning and Colin Bieszard.

Rock The Patio 2025 The Third Degree

By Max Taylor | December 1

Abbey Byrne, the lead singer of The Third Degree, singing at Rock The Patio in the Student Center auditorium on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

The cast stands together and pose for a picture to mark their wedding day.

Big Love

By Max Taylor | November 24

The survivors of the wedding pose for a photo together in EMU Theatre's production of Big Love. From left: Gary Zelley (Giuliano), Gavin Miller (Bella), Wyatt Hicks (Nikos), Morgan Stillson (Lydia), Piero (Jack Fowler), Autumn Rust (Olympia), and Frankie Cramer (Thyona)