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About
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WELCOME TO SMGM PHOTO
We are Max and Sofia, a Brooklyn-based husband-and-wife team. Unlike large agencies, we are a true family business. You work directly and exclusively with us from start to finish.
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WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US:
✔ TWO PERSPECTIVES: You get our combined creative focus at every shoot.
✔ INDUSTRY-LEADING SPEED: We deliver Proposals, Family, and Maternity galleries within 7 DAYS. Weddings are delivered within 14 DAYS.
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✔ ZERO OUTSOURCING: We handle 100% of our editing in-house. We never send your photos to third-party editors, ensuring our artistic vision stays perfect.
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OUR SPECIALIZATIONS:
• Surprise Proposals: Experts in "hidden" photography from two angles.
• Maternity & Family: Relaxed, editorial-style sessions.
• Intimate Weddings: Cinematic storytelling for authentic couples.
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We take pride in delivering your memories with the care and speed they deserve. Message us to check availability!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 320 times
Serves Brooklyn, NY
Background checked
2 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 11:59 pmMon7:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2025
2024
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photography style
Traditional
Candid
Artistic
Natural
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
Home
Office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
193 reviews
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Laurie M.
Jul 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sofia and Max were such a pleasure to work with! We had a large extended family photo session with 21 people including 11 children! They kept things so calm, focused and fun and got more shots than I could’ve dreamed of within an hour! The results were so beautiful. Highly recommend!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • Album or photo book • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Nicole b.
Jun 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I want to thank them for everything. they were great I love my pictures. Even though my other half never showed up I still did my pictures and they was professionally and very nice and easy to talk to.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Traditional posed • Fashion or editorial • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • I'm flexible • Physical proofs and prints • Album • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Payam L.
Dec 28, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sofia and Max were the best photographers to capture our most important moment. They were very responsive, always on top of everything, provided suggestions based on my need and accommodated last minute changes. They were professional and we couldn’t ask for more. The photos are excellent and we are thrilled!!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
Engagement Photography
Jeff M.
Jan 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
The team was absolutely great and on a short notice! They had amazing suggestions for engagement photos in Central Park. Photos well end up using for our wedding invites I bet! Thank you for everything!!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • Album • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Eliran Z.
Nov 27, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Captured our engagement perfectly! Right on time, really professional and well-drilled with guiding us through the best looking poses. Provided the photos within the agreed timeframe and they turned out great.
Delighted with the experience and would definitely recommend.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Traditional posed • Outdoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Maksim Mesiats
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Starting at $400 for a 30-minute session. We offer a high-end, editorial aesthetic for clients who want natural, cinematic imagery without awkward, traditional posing. We keep our pricing straightforward: your rate includes the session and all your final edited, high-res photos. Travel within the NYC boroughs is included, but a travel fee will apply for any locations outside of New York City.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our process is designed to be seamless and stress-free:
1 - Vision & Planning: We start by discussing your ideas, preferred aesthetic, and selecting the perfect location.
2 - The Shoot: As a husband-and-wife team, we create a relaxed, fun atmosphere. We use natural prompts rather than stiff posing to capture your authentic chemistry.
3 - Delivery: You receive a beautifully hand-edited, high-resolution digital gallery ready to download and share.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
We have professional academic backgrounds in Film and Visual Arts from Europe. Photography is our life's work, not a side hobby. Embracing a new chapter in our lives, we are incredibly proud to run our business full-time while continuing our professional photography education, ensuring our cinematic approach is always evolving and refining.
