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

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

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