Photography

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

A journey through family, strength, and everyday life Some photography projects go far beyond the lens. This one — developed in collaboration with BioMarin Pharmaceutical — took Mauricio Candela and his team on an emotional and deeply human journey across continents, capturing the lives of families with children living with achondroplasia , a form of dwarfism. Shot in California, Colorado, Gijón , and Madrid , the goal was to create a series of honest visuals — both still a

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

An everyday day with Leo and Carla, exploring the city and taking photos while capturing spontaneous moments

A collaboration filled with energy, flavor, and star power In one of his most high-profile collaborations to date, photographer Mauricio Candela worked alongside global pop sensation Karol G to produce content for an exciting Smirnoff campaign . Partnering with Vandals production company and Casanova McCann , Candela and his team were tasked with creating both celebrity portraits and product imagery , all while working around a packed commercial shoot schedule. “It was a

Introduction: a campaign rooted in realness In a time where authenticity is the strongest form of advertising, Mauricio Candela...

Introduction: Where spontaneity meets photography Some of the most powerful images are not planned—they’re captured in the moment, as life unfolds. For photographer Mauricio Candela , that philosophy came to life on Calle 8 , the heart of Little Havana in Miami , during an impromptu night shoot with model Candelaria . Armed with just a camera, natural city light, and creative instinct, Candela wandered the vibrant streets for a few hours, seeking those unscripted, fleeting mo

When ancient mythology meets modern marketing In one of the most imaginative campaigns of the year, Oikos decided to bring on a rather...

Go behind the scenes of a bold digital campaign for Ladron de Manzanas, the popular apple cider brand by Heineken. Discover how photographer Mauricio Candela brought the brand’s vibrant identity to life through still photography and digital content, working with Spanish agency Sra. Rushmore and production company Timing Produccion Grafica.

Introduction: Nokia returns to the spotlight Once a household name in mobile technology, Nokia has been reemerging with a renewed...

Velocity DDB selected Mauricio and his team to develop a campaign for their client, Aveeno, where the company produced a selection of...

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 infract

I am thrilled and honored to announce that I have been selected as one of the 200 best advertising photographers worldwide for the...

Koaj, a fashion brand, collaborated with Candela for the development of its spring 2019 campaign. The shoot took place durning three days...

A campaign was developed for Santa Clara Mexico, a line of dairy products from the Coca-Cola Company in Mexico City. The campaign focuses...

Los Angeles is among Candela's top choices for capturing photos bathed in natural light. In this city, every angle provides a perfect...

A campaign that redefines Miami's identity VML and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) launched a bold new tourism...

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...

Conill Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles, developed an idea for an ad in People magazine which was “With a Prius, everything you do is with...