Based in St. Louis, MO, Chris and Shaney share a passion for food and beverage photography, bringing creative and culinary experience to every project. Collaborating with a range of food brands, restaurants, and consumer products, they understand how to craft imagery that looks beautiful and connects with audiences.

Chris has built a career creating food and beverage imagery across advertising, packaging, editorial, and media. Shaney complements that expertise with her restaurant background, developing concepts, styling scenes and transforming ideas into visual stories.

They view food and beverage photography as an opportunity to create imagery that sparks appetite, elevates products, and strengthens brand identity. Their approach balances artistry with strategy, producing visuals that are memorable and effective.

Recent projects have centered on food products and brand launches, helping clients transform concepts into polished visual campaigns. From initial ideas to finished imagery, CMP Studio specialises in creating content helping brands stand out.

CMP Studio is a St. Louis–based commercial photography studio founded by photographer Chris Malacarne and producer/stylist Shaney Malacarne. Together, they have built a creative studio recognised for refined imagery, thoughtful production, and a collaborative, approachable experience.

Specialising in food, beverage, product, lifestyle, and editorial photography, CMP creates imagery for brands seeking work with both personality and purpose. Chris brings a distinctive blend of crafted lighting, considered composition, and technical expertise, while Shaney’s meticulous eye for styling and production ensures every detail is seamlessly executed. Their complementary strengths come together to create compelling visual narratives that communicate brand identity with clarity, authenticity, and lasting impact

Known for delivering elevated, high-end visuals without the high-maintenance attitude, CMP Studio combines professionalism, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm throughout every stage of the process, making even the most ambitious productions feel effortless.