As a cinematographer, I consider myself a storyteller and an assiduous student of human behavior.

My mission is to make unique contributions. I aim to translate your vision . . . your story, into powerful cinematic images.

I possess the expertise of creating moods and places through color, angles, movement, light and shadows and the combination of technical knowledge, management skills and artistic ability.

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Hilda Mercado is an Atlanta-based Director of Photography whose work spans premium television, documentary, and genre film. Her credits include The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey for Apple TV+, A Friend of the Family for Peacock, and Black Box for Amazon and Blumhouse.

A graduate of the AFI Conservatory's MFA Cinematography program and a member of both IATSE Local 600 and the AMC (Mexican Society of Cinematographers), she brings a deeply visual, character-driven approach to every project.

Currently in production on Dr. Hope, a worldwide documentary series. Atlanta-based, passport-ready, and available for features, television, and commercial work globally.