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Lifestyle photography in Miami for the American Express Latin America campaign produced for Ogilvy Miami — shot across restaurants, boutiques, museums, the beach, and the Design District.

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

Lifestyle photography in Miami for the American Express Latin America campaign produced for Ogilvy Miami — shot across restaurants, boutiques, museums, the beach, and the Design District.

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 hidden

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

Some of the most powerful images are never planned. For me, the best street photography in Miami happens when you put down the shot list, step outside, and let the city tell you what to shoot. That's exactly what happened on this night on Calle 8 — the beating heart of Little Havana — with model and frequent collaborator Candelaria. Just a camera, available light, and a few hours of wandering. The result was one of my favorite personal projects to date. Calle 8, The Perfect S

Los Angeles is among Candela's top choices for capturing photos bathed in natural light. In this city, every angle provides a perfect shot, complemented by the abundance of locations exuding personality and character. Teaming up with the enchanting model, Lani, Candela explores one of the city's most artistic neighborhoods, seizing the opportunity to capture daring and extraordinary moments. Photographer: Mauricio Candela Model: Lani City: Los Angeles-USA STILL PHOTOGRAPHY

Documentary Travel Photography: Italy Without a Filter Not every trip needs a shot list. Not every photograph needs to be perfect. This past summer, Miami lifestyle photographer and director Mauricio Candela traded the production set for the streets of Italy — no clients, no crew, no brief. Just a camera, four cities, and a commitment to capturing life as it actually happens. That's the essence of documentary travel photography: real people, real moments, zero production. Flo