MAX+CO PHOTO is an NYC-based on-trend production studio that elevates brands with glamorous, cohesive imagery through high-end production at a competitive price point. Artist owned and operated, our vision has always put quality and creativity at the forefront of our productions.

As a full-service creative studio, MAX+CO excels at transforming concepts into captivating, on-brand campaigns. Whether you seek original creative ideation or guidance on an existing brief, our team thrives on artistic collaboration, infusing every project with our unique vision.

We excel in working seamlessly with designers, producers, and both internal and external creative teams, ensuring flawless execution of their visions. Through our proven pre-production processes, MAX+CO fosters clear communication and shared understanding with every team member, guaranteeing a successful partnership.

Driven by our commitment to excellence and originality, we have successfully executed diverse projects including rebranding campaigns, new product launches, cookbooks, packaging photography, paid digital ads, billboard imagery, printed ads (such as brochures and a-frames), as well as e-commerce photos.

MAX+CO specializes in partnering with food, beverage, and product companies primarily in the CPG sector. By concentrating our expertise on these brands, we deliver premium photographic services tailored to their specific needs.

We invite you to reach out to us via our website or email for any inquiries or partnership opportunities. We are always excited to connect with new brands, collaborators, and artists, ready to embark on creative journeys together!

Who We Are

mandy maxwell

Co-Founder
Culinary Creative Director

Mandy Maxwell is a distinguished culinary professional, beginning her career as a fine dining pastry chef at renowned establishments such as Per Se and Eleven Madison Park. Mandy's exceptional talent and dedication to her craft quickly propelled her to the top of the culinary world.

As the Culinary Producer + Director of the company, she oversees the production of visually captivating images that tantalize the senses and effectively showcase the essence of each product. Her meticulous attention to detail, impeccable styling, and innate understanding of the culinary industry is part of the foundation that is MAX + CO PHOTO.

Cheyenne Cohen

Co-Founder
Visual Creative Director + Photographer

Cheyenne is a cinematographer turned commercial photographer with a keen eye for bold and expressive imagery that both engages and intrigues. With a deep understanding of the photography industry’s evolving trends and visual aesthetics, Cheyenne collaborates seamlessly to marry established brand guidelines with innovative lighting and high-end retouching skills in a way that perfectly fits in, and stands out.

As the Visual Creative Director, Cheyenne wields her passion for perfection in brand representation, fine art background, and alternative aesthetic sense to contribute to MAX+CO’s uniquely captivating work.   

 

Services

Pre-Production

  • Creative Ideation

  • Creative Consulting

  • Mood Boarding

  • Mock-ups

  • Custom Surface Creation

  • Prop Sourcing

  • Wardrobe Sourcing

  • Model Casting

Production

  • Still Photography, Stop-Motion GIFs

  • Food Styling

  • Prop Styling

  • Art Direction

  • Remote Studio Options

Post-Production

  • Retouching

  • Compositing

Client List

Starbucks Reserve ~ Shake Shack

Perfect Snacks ~ GrubHub

Chick-fil-a ~ Heinz ~ Ito En

Made in Nature ~ NuTrail

Loisa ~ Lundberg

IQ Bar ~ Mosaic Foods

Parm Crisps ~ Melt Organic

Eclipse Foods ~ Snapchat

Chung’s Gourmet ~ Sodexo

Caulipower ~ Pamela’s Graham

Verb Energy ~ Mimi Cheng’s

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