Travel

Miami has a unique charm that shines through the MiMo District and its vintage 70’s motels along Biscayne Blvd. This area is one of the city’s hidden gems, where pastel facades, neon signs, and retro architecture tell stories of old Miami while blending seamlessly with today’s urban energy — the perfect setting for lifestyle and street photography. This time, Candela teamed up with Colombian model Camila Bedoya for a walk through Biscayne Blvd, making the street itself part o

Discover how photographer and director Mauricio Candela led a high-impact photo and video campaign for Brightline’s Miami–Orlando high-speed train. Using cutting-edge virtual production, the team captured stunning visuals that reflect movement, speed, and innovation.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, emerges as a mesmerizing jewel in South America, boasting both enchanting architecture and the beauty of its women. On this occasion, Candela and Camila traverse the vibrant streets of Puerto Madero, immersing themselves in the city's charm through a spontaneous approach to street photography . Against the backdrop of European-inspired structures, they embrace a spectacular day, with the radiant sunlight becoming their photographic ally. Seeking hidd

This time, Candela embarks on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of Shanghai with Fei, skillfully capturing travel photography moments. During a couple of hours of exploration, they seek textures that beautifully contrast with Fei, document fun and spontaneous scenes, and discover both typical and atypical locations in the dynamic city of Shanghai, China. The addition of an on-camera flash enhances the visuals, providing the collection with a distinctively urba

Explore how AI and photography merge as Mauricio Candela reimagines 1990s New York through creative street portraits. A tribute to nostalgia, style, and storytelling

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

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

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

Summer is a beautiful time of year where we all go out to enjoy the sun and the fresh air. This year I had the opportunity to go to Italy...