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Global Vision: Mauricio Candela’s Sprite Campaign with Lay Zhang & Jay Chou
Explore how celebrity photographer Mauricio Candela captured Asian icons Lay Zhang and Jay Chou in Sprite’s global campaign across China and Australia
May 7, 2024


Among the Best Known Photographers. Celebrating Mauricio Candela’s Artistry
Mauricio Candela, a visionary in the world of commercial photography and recognized among the best known photographers in the industry, has once again proven his artistic prowess as he secures a coveted spot among the 200 best advertising photographers worldwide. His exceptional talent and keen eye for detail have earned him a well-deserved place in the renowned book Best AD Photographers Worldwide by Archive magazine. This prestigious honor marks the fourth time Mauricio's r
Oct 12, 2023


Burger King’s Homecoming Campaign. A Lifestyle Photography Approach by Candela
The advertising agency Dentsu and Burger King trusted Candela and his team to produce their campaign for the famous school tradition, Homecoming. The campaign was shot in the city of Miami at one of its restaurants, where four students went to Burger King before their Homecoming party and enjoyed their new meal. Rooted in lifestyle photography, the idea was to create images with a genuine feel—capturing real moments and making it seem as though nothing was posed or planned. E
Sep 3, 2023


Candela Unveils Pepsi’s New Logo Through an Award Winning Campaign
When Creativity Meets Cultural Insight in an Award Winning Campaign For the second phase of the “Better with Pepsi” campaign, PepsiCo partnered once again with the award-winning advertising agency Alma to bring a clever and visually striking idea to life—one that seamlessly blends branding, food culture, and photography in a way that instantly resonates. Photographer Mauricio Candela and his team were brought on to collaborate in this new stage of the award winning campaign,
Aug 6, 2023


The making of Barry University's inspiring project with Candela
Client: Barry University Director & Still Photographer: Mauricio Candela Production Company: The Blur Office Producer: Michelle Jayme & Douglas Hawryluk DP: Antal Steinbach Second Camera: LightYears Photo Assistant: Focus Junior Digitech: Alain Alminana, Javier Sanchez Postproduction: Cerebro Behind the scenes of an inspiring collaboration When Barry University set out to refresh its brand with an authentic, student-centered campaign, they partnered with Mauricio Candela and
Apr 22, 2023


Mauricio Candela Named Among Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide
From almost ten thousand submissions, our panel has chosen the 200 photographers that represent the state of art in advertising imagery. We present almost 500 pages of their stunning work in this Lürzer's Archive special issue. Being selected for Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide is one of the highest recognitions in commercial photography. Out of nearly 10,000 submissions from photographers across the globe, only 200 make the list — and Mauricio Candela is
Mar 6, 2022


Oikos, VMLY&R and Ares (the God of War) Collaborate in a Hilarious New Campaign
When ancient mythology meets modern marketing In one of the most imaginative campaigns of the year, Oikos decided to bring on a rather unexpected new hire: Ares, the God of War. The concept? Ares tries to apply his ancient warrior mindset to modern marketing… with hilariously chaotic results. This campaign was executed by VMLY&R Kansas and produced by Hungry Man, with Mauricio Candela and his team capturing the still photography, cinemagraphs, gifs, and additional digital con
Jul 17, 2020


CREATIVE BUDWEISER CAMPAIGN SHOT BY CANDELA
A bold campaign that encourages responsibility through raw imagery In a daring and thought-provoking collaboration, Budweiser and its creative partner David The Agency launched a powerful Halloween campaign aimed at raising awareness about responsible drinking. For this visually impactful initiative, Mauricio Candela was selected to lead the still photography, tasked with recreating strikingly real mug shots of individuals who had previously been arrested for minor infraction
Oct 30, 2019


LITTERALY A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW FOR TBWA/HEALTH
TBWA and it’s client, Smith and Nephew hired Candela to shoot it’s latest campaign. Shot in studio in Los Angeles, the idea was to shoot patients that use prosthetics in their joints, which allow them to enjoy everyday activities. Working with a very large transparent plexi-glass we were able to capture shots from below where then images of the skies were put in during the retouching phase. Agency: TBWA/Health Client: Smith & Nephew Prod Company: The Blur Office CAMPAIGN POS
Sep 28, 2018


MDAS CAMPAIGN wins silver at "El SOL FESTIVAL" IN SPAIn!
Campaign for MDAS was recognized by El Sol Festival in Print Media in the "Public Institutions" category. Well done Alma DDB! Agency: Alma DDB Client: Miami-Dade Animal Services Production Company: The Blur Office Photographer: Mauricio Candela Executive Producer: Michelle Jayme #awards #elsolfestival #advertising #creativity #spain #europe #silveraward #campaign #almaddb
Jul 11, 2018


CANNES LIONS 2018 SHORTLIST
Cannes Lions 2018 recognized the campaign for the client, Miami-Dade Animal Services and Alma DDB. The campaign received 3 shortlists for the “Rescue” print campaign, which, questions “Who rescues who” each time an animal is adopted from the shelter. The campaign was excecuted and produced by Mauricio's Team. Credits: Agency: Alma DDB Creative Chairman/CEO: Luis Miguel Messianu Co-President/ Chief Creative Officer: Álvar Suñol SVP, Executive Producer: Michelle Headley Creati
Jul 11, 2018


Conceptual Photography with Sony Bravia 4K - Mauricio Candela Photography
Client: Sony Bravia 4K Ad Agency: COD CD: Daniel Marrero / Felix Oballe Prod Company: The Blur Office Excecutive Producer: Michelle Jayme Body Paint Artists: Avi Ram and Omar Sfreddo DETAILS DETAILS CREW SHOT #advertising #sony #bravia #4K #conceptual #photography #bodypainting #camouflage #colors #mauriciocandela #mauriciocandela #cod
Dec 9, 2016


CANNES 2016 SHORTLIST WITH COLGATE
Discover how photographer Mauricio Candela contributed to Colgate’s Cannes Lions-shortlisted campaign “Every Drop Counts” — a powerful initiative that turned hotel sinks into platforms for water conservation awareness in Brazil.
Jul 3, 2016


CADA GOTA CONTA
Introduction: Telling the story of a brand's arrival When a major brand enters a new market, every detail matters. The visuals must resonate with a new audience while staying true to the brand’s identity. For Bank Itaú, one of Latin America's largest and most innovative financial institutions, the launch in Colombia was a significant milestone. The campaign needed to be fresh, vibrant, and human. That’s where I came in. Collaborating with MullenLowe SSP3, one of the region’s
Mar 25, 2016


“LA VIE EN ROSE” PERSONAL WORK IN COLABORATION WITH OSCAR CARVALLO AND CRISTOBAL VALECILLO
Personal project with Fashion Designer Oscar Carvallo Paris and Director Crsitobal Valecillos. #fineart #oscarcarvallo #fashion #paris #carvallo #stories
Nov 30, 2015


Y&R SÃO PAULO DEVELOPED A CLEAVER IDEA FOR FREDDO ICE CREAMS
Agency: Y&R São Paulo Creative Chief Officer: Rui Branquinho Creative Director: Rui Branquinho Art Director: Felipe Pavani Copywriter: Ricardo Dolla Art Buyer: Stephanie Wang Art buyer: Monica Beretta Production Director: Elaine Carvalho Producer: Ronaldo Cavalcante #YR #saopaulo #freddo #icecream #cannes #pawnshop #advertising
Aug 12, 2015


Y&R MIAMI AND CANDELA HAVING FUN WITH ORIGAMI
Advertising Agency: Y&R/Bravo, Miami, USA Chief Creative Officer: Claudio Lima Art Director: Gabriela Roger Copywriter: Brian Abadia ...
May 22, 2015


PANTENE ANTI FALL CAMPAIGN FOR REP GREY
#Grey #campaign #pantene #antifall #mauriciocandela #shampoo #creativity #awards
Nov 20, 2014


MAURICIO’S WORK FEATURED AT “BEST OF THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS 2014”
Oneeyeland Best of the best book. #oneeyeland #book #bestofthebest #feautured
Sep 5, 2014


JACKSON 5 WINS BRONZE OUTDOOR LION AT CANNES
Stock image? Not really. See below ENTIRE CAMPAIGN BEHIND THE SCENES AWARD AT CANNES #jackson5 #awards #cannes #winner #reproduction #stickynotes #ideas #creativity #marurigrey #grey
Jun 17, 2014
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