Mauricio Fuertes: the photographer who climbs to new heights

18 June 2025
Meticulous in his approach and deeply attuned to atmosphere, Mauricio Fuertes has become a key figure in the world of architectural and interior photography.
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In his own words, Mauricio Fuertes “wasn’t born a photographer.” Before dedicating himself to the lens, he spent nearly a decade working as a currency trader in cities such as Barcelona, Geneva, Mexico City and Santiago de Chile. Although he found success in the financial sector, his true passion had always been photography. Eventually, he left the corporate world to follow his artistic calling—a decision he has never regretted.

Mauricio is widely admired for his ability to capture the essence of architectural and interior spaces, blending technical mastery with a refined artistic sensibility. His meticulous eye and talent for conveying mood and spatial experience have made him a point of reference in architectural photography.

Susanna Cots transforms silence into a sensory experience at the boutique hotel Les Clarisses. See project.

Over the course of his career, Mauricio has contributed to more than 500 professional projects published worldwide. His photographs have appeared in leading architecture and design platforms such as ArchDaily, Plataforma Arquitectura, and e-architect. Among his most prominent works are The Club, Hell Bells, A Woman’s Day, Vinos DO Montsant, Intimate Encounters, Lions Gate Capital, Clínica CRG, IDEP Institut Superior de Disseny, Bodega Clos Pons, and oTB Hospitality.

In 2004, Mauricio received the Bronze LUX Award at Spain’s National Professional Photography Awards for a project set in the deserts of Algeria, Bolivia and Spain. His work was nominated for the LUX Awards several times between 2006 and 2009.

Susanna Cots brings the spirit of Ibiza’s spring into this Mediterranean home, opening it up to light and nature. See project.

Beyond his commercial work, Mauricio has developed personal projects that have taken him across Southeast Asia, North and South America, the Middle East and North Africa. In 2006, he published Indochina, a photographic chronicle of six months of travel through Southeast Asia.

Since 2014, Mauricio has been based in Mallorca, though he continues to divide his professional time between the island and Barcelona. He works in close collaboration with interior stylist Andrea Pussin at their shared creative practice, Organic Studio, in Palma. “And… when I’m not behind the camera,” he says, “you’ll most likely find me outdoors, climbing somewhere, enjoying life as much as I can!”

This house in l’Empordà reclaims its centuries-old identity through the thoughtful intervention of Susanna Cots. See project.

Mauricio Fuertes
Pau 10A
07012 – Palma de Mallorca
+ 34 620 024 975
fotografia@mauriciofuertes.com
www.mauriciofuertes.com

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