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Fiesta Inn Brand Campaign: A Lifestyle Photographer from Miami on Location in Mexico
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.
May 18


Travel and Lifestyle Photography in Shanghai: A Day with Fei
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
Jan 29, 2024


A Night on Calle 8: Street Photography in Miami's Little Havana
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
Feb 1, 2021


A DAY IN LOS ANGELES WITH LANI
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
Mar 5, 2019


"Found in Miami" | Miami Lifestyle Photographer Mauricio Candela Shoots Major Tourism Campaign for GMCVB & VML
Miami Lifestyle Photographer Selected to Redefine the City's Image When the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and global agency VML set out to show the world that Miami is more than just nightlife, they needed a photographer who truly understood the city's soul. They chose Miami lifestyle photographer and director Mauricio Candela to lead the visual storytelling for one of the most ambitious tourism campaigns in the city's history: "Found in Miami." The missi
Nov 1, 2018


Italy | Documentary Travel Photography by Mauricio Candela. Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre & Rome
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
Jul 21, 2015
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