September 5th, 2018 | Updated on April 14th, 2023
Max Polyakov has never been a regular person, that’s why his transformation even more remarkable. From the very childhood, he was into taking pictures.
At the age of six, he got the first camera from his father – a professional photographer. Since then he shoot everything he saw around. This hobby took him over up to the age of sixteen.
Then he found out something more adventurous to his mind – cycling. Trainings, contests, tournaments, victories and glory, then mountain biking and camping moved out the photography.
1. The First Step to the Professional Sport
When Max Polyakov was 16 years old, he took part in the first competitions in his life. The grand intercity cycling tour was arranged in Chicago.
Max was nervous very much on the eve of competition, as was not up to the end sure in his forces and abilities. Travel almost in 19 miles is a serious test even of the quickest, hardy, experienced cyclists.
To save strength up to the end of the route Max didn’t forget the bottle with water. That year was very dry in Chicago; therefore, it is quite clear that young sportsman worried of his water balance.
He was riding at light speed; he decreased speed no for a minute and could finish in three hours. He even forgot about water. He so was inspired by his victory that decided to become a professional sportsman at once.
2. Europe Sport Conquest
When Max Polyakov was 18, there had been 15 tours under his belt already. However, Max sought the big sport. He went to France in order to take part in the international racing Tour de France – his first serious test, where only the one is the winner.
He was going to get the victory as a part of American team. These competitions became a portal to another world – Max met many interesting people, his sympathizers and liked-minded persons.
3. The American in Paris
Max did all his best but he didn’t win any medal. However, he was only 18 and this racing became a unique experience in the life of so young cyclist. After the tour, he decided to go sightseeing about Paris.
Max was so deeply impressed by the attractions that his old and almost forgotten love to the photography found its second wind.
4. Two Passions Side by Side
Max Polyakov united his two preferences. He bought the motion camera, installed it on his bike and started travelling all over the world in order to take photos of every beautiful landmark. His pictures were so perfect that the wide audience became interested in them.
Max said farewell to the professional cycling at the age of 35 and started the career of a photographer. After half a year of studying and practicing, Max Polyakov opened his own business in Chicago.
It was difficult to attract clients in this competitive business. However, he wasn’t afraid of any hardships. In a couple of months Max Polyakov’s Noosphere became very popular in the city.
5. Noosphere – the Path of Glory
The more client came to him the better pictures he took. The famous sportsman and artist pays our attention to the artificial and natural attractions. He demonstrates the immortal beauty of nature and the transitory charm of the buildings.
Max’s incomes were growing, he was happy and had no thought that he could become famous not only in Chicago.
Once the agent Susan made him the offer to make him the real star. Max had strong doubts and gave Susan the first passing photo to get rid of her. Max Polyakov was shocked when she fetched $10 000 for it.
In such a creative-financial tandem they sold some more his works and then the exhibition was arranged.
He represented his photo and at the same time told the story of his life – from the very childhood and his first camera until the present moment. The audience accorded him a standing ovation, and everything was sold.
Soon the Max and Susan relationships became romantic. Common goal, interests and feeling united them. They created the real brand and the customers from different countries were ready to pay much money for Max’s photos.
However, they worked hard not only for money – they tried to make people understand real modern art.
