Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, Mateo has been pursuing photography and digital design for over five years. Mateo had love for art from a young age, specifically drawing manga.
Throughout high school, his passion was with pencil and paper. In 2015, he was able to purchase his first camera. Under the mentorship of his uncle, he took his first steps as a photographer. His artistic passion was quickly redirected and he was compelled to pursue photography as a career. Through the years, Mateo has sharpened his artistic sword, enthusiastically engaging in every opportunity to come his way. He first worked in Salt Lake City, Utah, and made a name for himself within the creative community. In 2021, he chose to move to Union City, New Jersey in order to expand his reach. Now more selective with his projects, he takes advantage of Manhattan nearby and enjoys capturing organic moments through street photography. He also enjoys pushing his creative boundaries through studio shoots with clothing brands, artists, and creatives.
Mateo primarily shoots on the street with his Fujifilm X100V, and uses his Sony A7iii in the studio. He is known for his unique, self-taught skills.
