Mercedes Talevi is a Buenos Aires born photographer and art director currently living in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. 

With over a decade of experience, Mercedes has developed a distinctive creative vision, specialising in art direction, brand strategy, concept development, and graphic design for both commercial and cultural clients. She takes a holistic approach to her work, dedicating careful attention to every aspect of the creative process and the unique needs of each client.

Her work is characterised by a sensitivity to the unseen and a deep curiosity about what lies beneath the surface. Through her photography, both commercial and personal, she seeks to capture life's in-between moments, revealing vulnerability, intimacy, and honesty without hesitation.

Mercedes graduated in Graphic Design from the University of Buenos Aires and studied photography at the Argentine School of Photography, as well as with Ignacio Iasparra, Martin Bollati, Marianela Portillo, Guadalupe Gaona, and Aldo Bressi. Her work has been exhibited in Argentina, Germany, and Spain. In 2018, she was selected for the Visual Arts Contest (FNA) and in 2019, she was a finalist for the Fundación Larivière Award. 

Mercedes is also the co-founder of PASEO, a photography collective exploring the intersection of image and public space.