Mauricio Candela is an award-winning commercial photographer and director based in Miami, Florida, specializing in lifestyle photography, celebrity photography, and sports photography. He works across the United States and internationally, producing high-impact images and video content for brands, agencies, athletes, and talent.

Before picking up a camera professionally, Mauricio spent years as an art director and creative director at leading advertising agencies in Colombia, learning how to build stories that stop people mid-scroll. That strategic foundation is what separates his work: every frame is composed with both a photographer's eye and a director's intent.

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He moved to the United States in 1999 and has since built a career at the intersection of advertising and photography.

 

His lifestyle, portrait, celebrity, and sports work has been recognized by some of the industry's most respected platforms, including Cannes Lions, Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers, Communication Arts, PDN Photo Annual, the New York Festival, and the International Photography Awards.

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Mauricio Candela is available for commercial campaigns, editorial assignments, celebrity portraiture, athlete photography, and brand content production in Miami and worldwide.

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He was born in Colombia. Lives in USA and he shoots everywhere.