Studio photography doesn't get more electric than this. Miami sports photographer and director Mauricio Candela was selected by the NBA Players Association (NBPA) to photograph the Orlando Magic players in a professional studio setup inside their own arena. Shot on location at the Kia Center in Orlando, the session combined the raw athleticism and personality of each player with a clean, powerful studio aesthetic. The result is a series of bold sports portraits that capture t

Nostalgia Series by Mauricio Candela. What was once childhood. Childhood and the nostalgia of it have a curious relationship. It’s not something that children are conscious of, but as adults, it plays a big part as a reference in our lives. Remembering our own childhood conjures up images and thoughts of a seemingly simpler time. When we see today’s children surrounded by technology, it seems as if their own imaginations are now at the mercy of tablets, dictated by smartpho

Introduction: A global recognition of visual storytelling In a year marked by exceptional talent and over 16,000 entries from 164 countries, the 2016 International Photography Awards (IPA) awarded three Honorable Mentions to photographer Mauricio Candela for his work titled “Slingshot.” The recognition came in three competitive categories: People – children People – portraits Fine art Candela’s series, rooted in simplicity and nostalgia, was selected among a global pool of su

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