I was looking for a photographer to capture a family trip to NYC, and was considering multiple companies, including several which focus on photo shoots for travelers. I happened upon MGM Creative Studios, and felt that Matt offered the best value for professional quality photos. I had some specific ideas about what I wanted to capture during the shoot, and Matt was extremely flexible, responsive, and easy to work with. He accommodated my numerous (and changing) preferences, and worked with me to create a shoot I really wanted within my budget. He was laid back, yet professional, and captured some really great family photos that will always remind me of my daughter's first trip to the big apple! He turned around the photos quickly (about 4 days after our session), and I am so happy with the results. I'm pretty into photography, so I can get a bit picky about my photos, but Matt more than delivered! I would definitely recommend Matt and would book him again without reservation. Thanks, Matt! read more

The first thing I would like to say is MATT YOU'RE AMAZING! I contacted Matt for my Baby Sprinkle and Matt did way more than take pictures. He was very professional and helpful in any way that he could be during the set up of my event which was not what he was there for. Matt took great photos and his added creative flair to the images made them even better than I could imagine. He was very flexible with giving me options of photos when requested. Not to mention all his work was completed within a weeks time after the event. I can't express more how much I would recommend working with Matt to capture any special moments and I look forward to working with him again once my little bundle arrives! read more

I truly enjoyed working with Matt and would highly recommend MGM Creative Studios for anyone seeking a professional photographer to shoot their photos. From the moment I inquired about a possible photo shoot; to eventually confirming that I would utilize his services, Matt was extremely helpful, enthusiastic, and readily available to answer my questions throughout the entire process. Matt is professional, personable, and highly skilled. Additionally, Matt knew where to take the best shots for the photos, and was able to provide direction in order to capture our best looks to achieve the look we wanted. I would definitely utilize his services in the future! read more

Matt with MGM was incredible to work with and our photos came out absolutely incredible! I was a bit skeptical at first because the price point seemed to good to be true, but everything turned out great and Matt went above and beyond from start to finish. I am not from New York (from Ohio) and Matt was very easy to work with and even checked out the location I wanted to take the pictures for my fiancé and my engagement a few times! I would highly recommend Matt with MGM creative studios as he is very accommodating and his price point is at a fraction of his competitors. You're not going to do better than this! read more

I found MGM on Yelp looking for a newborn photographer. Matt was very easy to get a hold of, schedule with and work with through the photography session! We ended up using him for a quick 1-hour maternity session in Central Park, and he will be taking our newborn photos in a few months. He turned our maternity photos around (edited) in a week, which was a great plus! He's very reasonably priced, especially in New York - and it's not a case of 'you get what you pay for' - Matt provides great service and photos at an incredibly affordable rate. We're looking forward to our next session already! read more

I wish there was a sixth star! I could not be more enthusiastic about my photoshoot with Matt. First, sheer quality: other photographers have made me look more awkward in photos than in real life - either I was stilted and professional, or relaxed but unprofessional. But Matt's photos were the best of mine I have ever - and probably will ever - see. This is because he has the patience and professionalism to master his craft and to stop at nothing to get the right shot - and because he has the amiability and empathy to understand the subject of the photos. Thank you, Matt! read more

Matt is a true artist, and was the only photographer whose work was truly impressive. He treats you like a human being, and takes the time to know you and your personality -- the pictures he takes will reflect your own style and relationship, and that's what makes all of his work special. What really won me over was the extreme attention to detail -- the little things, like camera angles, lens choices, and even Photoshop work - these are all important things you really want for your photos, because you only get one chance at them. Thank you Matt! I love all my photos. read more

I recently proposed to my girlfriend in December in New York City. Matt was there to capture it all on camera for me. Matt was so nice and easy to work with. I proposed in central park at night and he was there to catch the proposal. He even met us back in the park the next morning to take some engagement photos which came out great. The photos were made available to me in just a couple days. Matt is such a nice guy and has a passion for what he does. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a great photographer. Thanks Matt you were awesome!!! read more

Really loved working with Matt. He was super professional and fun to work with. He was also very accomodating and responded quickly to all my questions over email. I am usually camera shy and a bit awkward with poses. Throughout the entire process, I received great insights from Matt that really helped me relax more and appear more natural. We also had great laughs which is important for those who aren't totally comfortable in front of the camera. Looking forward to our next shoot and I highly recommend this down to earth and talented guy. read more

Dear Matt, First off we just want to thank you so very much for the time you took with us in the freezing cold up on the highline this past Monday for our amazing engagement photos! The photos came out awesome and I could not be happier! Your attention to detail and artistic ways were just what our photos needed! Your touch up turn around time was incredibly fast and I loved that we only waited 4 days for the photos! Thank you again and can't wait to work with you for our engagement party! The future Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Leto read more

Matt is your go-to guy for photography. We found him on yelp for a pregnancy announcement shoot and he definitely surpassed our expectations. Not only is his work great quality, but we got our photos very quick as well. He's sweet, PATIENT, and very professional. We loved our photos that we rehired him for our baby shower. Safe to say it definitely won't be our last time working together! Thanks Matt!!! Looking forward for many future events! read more

Matt was absolutely AMAZING! He brought our vision for our pregnancy announcement shoot to life!!!! Central Park (our favorite place)- the photos came out terrific... we are SO anxious to show them off to our friends and family on Xmas and New Years Eve :) Matt was fun, super sweet and creative with our shoot... it was delight working with him and we cannot wait to do our maternity shoot with him in the spring :) Aya & Sami Jalajel read more

Matt did an amazing job with our engagement photo shoot. He had great ideas for locations and poses, was open to any input we had, and generally made the whole process very comfortable and fun. Matt also had amazing customer service and was wonderful to work with on a personal level. We received our pictures very quickly, and they are beautiful -- even better than we had imagined! We would definitely use MGM again in the future. read more

Dear Matt With this we like to thank you again to share your time on our unforgettable day and also to be our witness. You take some incredible picture from us during our wedding day in New York. So we now also able share this with our stayed families. We felt very comfortable during the shooting and it was like a good friend taken the shots of us. Thank you and we hope we can meet us again. With kind regards Nadine + Chris read more

We did our kids 1st birthday photo shoot with Matt. He is professional at the same time very friendly. He was very patient with my kid and made us very comfortable during the shoot. He listened to our need and also gave his all creative ideas. Overall he made our shoot a great experience. All the pics came really awesome. We will definitely recommend him to all my friends. Looking forward to work with him in future again. read more

5 stars to Matt Mercado. He is a great photographer period. Matt is not only a great artist but is also a consumate professional. He is quick to respond and makes himself available when needed. His pricing and business solutions are more than fair. He has helped me with my business needs countless times. I recommend him to any and all. I will continue to use his services in the future. read more

Matt was aboslutely professional. I had the pleasure of working with him on my engagement last week. His patience in the freezing cold in the morning and his contributions to make every shot perfect were fantastic. I will sure think of him next time I come to NY; even for a touristic weekend it is totally worth it. Thanks again Matt for all of your hard work and patience! read more

We had a really fun session with Matt. We did a session with my husband and son, in Washington Square Park. The photos are amazing, and it was really easy to do the shoot with Matt: he gave us great ideas of backgrounds and poses and dealt with our 3-year old son with ease - and even managed to make him laugh and smile. Overall, very happy with the results! read more

Matt was so awesome!! Not only was he professional, but warm, friendly, and kind. He made our family photo shoot so much fun! Despite the hot weather, Matt was so patient and kept bringing out creative ideas for the photos! My family felt so lucky to have found this guy as our photographer. Thank you for your wonderful service and BEAUTIFUL photos!! read more