Leleo Lopes is not just a street photographer—he’s a storyteller, a visual poet who transforms fleeting moments into timeless art. Born in Rio de Janeiro and later settling in Minas Gerais at the age of eleven, Leleo’s journey into photography began in the most unexpected of ways: during a casual…
Sebastião Salgado is a renowned Brazilian documentary photographer, humanitarian, and environmentalist, widely regarded as one of the most influential visual storytellers of our time. Known for his powerful black-and-white images, Salgado has spent decades capturing the human condition, documenting the struggles of marginalized communities, workers, and refugees across the globe.…
Brazilian photographer Marcelo Zal Riani showcases his exceptional talent by capturing breathtaking photos using just his mobile phone. His work focuses on the vibrant energy of Brazil’s beaches, where sports and play come alive against stunning backdrops of sunsets and sunrises. Through his lens, Riani captures the essence of beach…
Brazilian photographer Yago Saraiva has emerged as a master of street photography, known for his brilliant use of light and shadows, stunning color palettes, and impeccable composition. His work captures the vibrant life and unique atmosphere of urban landscapes, offering a window into the daily experiences of people on the…
The Mata Atlântica, colloquially known as the Atlantic Forest, stands as Brazil’s most opulent yet imperiled expanse of woodland. Nestled within the Mantiqueira Mountains (Serra da Mantiqueira), a stone’s throw away from bustling urban hubs, a cadre of dedicated individuals is forging a path towards environmental resurgence. These trailblazers are…
André Miranda, a passionate Brazilian photographer and nature enthusiast, finds solace in nature photography. He reminisces about his childhood spent in the small town of Pontalina, Goiás, where he immersed himself in nature between the ages of 2 and 12. Today, approaching his 40s, nature photography serves as therapeutic introspection.…
Brazilian photographer Gilmar Silva shares behind-the-scenes of his perfect photos. Gilmar has more than 1 million subscribers on Instagram and he shared the behind the scene photos to his audience. Gilmar shows that the work of a photographer is not easy. Besides organizing, preparing props, photographing, and editing, he sometimes…
When I started shooting at 15, I had no idea how much I would discover myself through it. I chose to photograph people, and in the search for the other’s story, I increasingly find myself and I recognize because, despite being unique and particular, we are all one and we…
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world in territorial extension, with 8,514,876 km2. The country has a 7,367 km coastline, bathed in the east by the Atlantic Ocean. The contour of the Brazilian coast increases to 9,200 km if the projections and indentations of the coast are considered.…
The Atlantic Forest, known locally as Mata Atlântica, is Brazil’s richest and most threatened forest land. At the Mantiqueira Mountains (Serra da Mantiqueira), not far from the country’s largest urban centres, some are leading by example and getting their hands dirty to restore the past and sow the seeds of…
Photographer Pedro Dutra captured this below street photography series of COVID-19 Pandemic situation in Florianópolis, Southern Brazil. About Pedro Henrique Dutra Pedro Dutra was born in Florianópolis / SC in 1993, where he lives until the present time. He is graduating from the Social Sciences at the Federal University of…
Introduction In late November 2018, a friend journalist Clarissa Beretz invited me to a non-commissioned project. She had obtained air tickets to travel and accompany the meeting of the indigenous peoples of Mato Grosso. The meeting took place during the last week of November 2018 at the Xingu Indigenous Park,…
Nádia Maria (1984, Bauru-SP, Brazil) started to photograph as a child at the age of 7, by taking photographs of her dolls. Over the years she explored photography. Her relationship with the camera and the images she captures were born in her childhood, but she became even more involved in…
Brazilian Photographer Renan Viana creates these stunning miniature photographs under the project Encolhi As Pessoas (I Shrunk The People). For Renan, the idea of the project came in early 2014, during a visit to an antiquarian in the city of Belem in Brazil. He found a box with miniatures and…
There’s a saying about wine, that “the first glass of wine is all about the food, the second glass is about love, and the third glass is about mayhem”, says Brazilian photographer Marcos Alberti. According to him, the “3 Glasses after [project] started as a joke like a game after…
Ana showcase some of the interesting travel portraits we have come across in recent times. There seems to be more clarity and vision within her works and what makes them stand out is the connection they tend to make with the onlooker. Ana gives us the reason behind such fascinating…