Rio de Janeiro. As a professional photographer when shooting a broad subject like Rio, I must compartmentalize. Break it down into digestible parts. If I’m shooting for a magazine there are editorial “points” that must be made and at the same time simply capturing the atmosphere of the flow of the street gives a feeling of what it’s like to be there. It’s not all beach umbrellas and caipirinhas. I photographed Rio for a few different magazines, yet the longest most complete essay was for NatGeo. At the very same time I had my eye on a more personalized book. Some of the pictures can work for both, some not. This is a street corner I returned to several times simply because of the way things flowed. I could see that during certain hours the confluence of people melded. Add rain, and it was even better. Usually I get to know the people I photograph. Yet not here. People were rushing to catch buses home and there was no time to meet, so it falls into the category of candid street shot. Mixed with other photos more specific, we begin to get a feel of Rio. As a photo essayist you can never get it all. Nor should you. No really good story tells all. The eclectic nature of Rio is compelling to me. The Cariocas in all walks of life are full of life. Check out NatGeo for one approach and see my book ( based on a true story) for another sensibility. Link in profile. #brazil #rio #burnbooks#basedonatruestory