Photo Walks

La Rampa Photowalks are not tours, they are experiences. Designed for anyone who loves taking pictures, they open the city in a way that feels both intimate and cinematic. Whether you arrive with a camera bag or just a phone, what matters is curiosity.

Over the course of three to five hours, Rio reveals itself in layers. You will wander through markets alive with color, trace the curves of Niemeyer’s architecture and watch the light shift across the mountains and sea. Photography becomes more than documentation, it becomes a way of entering the city’s story.

Each walk reveals a different facet of Rio: the energy of samba, the quiet power of spiritual traditions, the elegance of colonial facades, the wild beauty of its beaches and gardens. Always with context, always with space to pause, observe, and create.

You can choose to arrange a walk tailored to your interests, whether that means chasing the golden light of sunrise, exploring Afro-Brazilian heritage, or focusing on Rio’s most photogenic corners. Or, if you prefer, I can guide you on a pre‑established route that introduces the city photographically, designed around the best locations for the time of day and the duration of your walk.

I will be your guide. I have called Rio home for more than twenty years and as a seasoned photographer I know how to unlock its most striking angles and hidden stories.

We move slowly, with intention. Every frame is a chance to see more deeply, to connect with people and place and to create images that carry memory as much as beauty.

Our photo walks are not just about taking photographs, it is about living them. You will leave with images that feel alive, stories that stay with you and the sense that you have seen Rio from the inside out.

It starts with a simple email. From there, we shape the walk together, bespoke or curated if you prefer. Think of it as your personal doorway into Rio, guided by a photographer who has called the city home for over twenty years.

What's included

Stylish private suites with ensuite bath and your very own plunge pool—unwind in total privacy after each day’s adventure (9 nights in a boutique villa in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro).
Private Brazilian chef, preparing vibrant, regional meals inspired by the flavors of the coast.
Chef-prepared breakfasts, seasonal lunches or dinners, gourmet snacks, and cold-pressed juices—all thoughtfully designed to nourish creativity.
Private Favela Rooftop BBQ.
Welcome Chef’s Table Dinner – an intimate culinary experience to kick off the journey.
Final Chef’s Table Dinner – a celebratory meal to reflect and connect.
Airport pickup and dropoff.
All transportation in a luxury private van.
Security for all photo day trips.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday: Arrival & Welcome

Arrive and settle in
Explore the villa and neighborhood
Welcome dinner + coconut water toast
Introductions + shooting guidelines
Prep gear for next day’s shoot

Day 2 – Sunday: Popular Street Market & Sunset Views

Breakfast at villa
Morning shoot at street market (street life + colors)
Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon shoot at Flamengo park: daily culture scenes
Sunset yacht ride panoramic views shoot
Dinner : villa + early bed

Day 3 – Monday: Sunrise views, Tropical Gardens and Wild Beaches

Early snack at villa
Sunrise hike and shoot from Pedra Bonita
Morning shoot at Tropical Gardens: color + lines
Lunch at local beach spot
Afternoon shoot at wild beach: cliffs + ocean textures + free beach time
Dinner at villa + informal share

Day 4 – Tuesday: Favela & Portraits

Breakfast at the villa
Morning shoot at Maré, meet local fixers and artists
Photo session: intimate portraits
Lunch at local spot
Afternoon photo sessions textures + favela architecture
Dinner at villa + creative exchange

Day 5 – Wednesday: Copacabana at Dawn & Beach Life

Early snack at the villa
Dawn shoot: Copacabana fishermen + morning beach life
Brunch with seaside views
Afternoon shoot at Arpoador: surf scenes + candid portraits + Ipanema life + free beach time
Dinner villa + creative exchange

Day 6 – Thursday: Urban Geometry & Sunset Coastline