Silhouettes of São Paulo, Lisbon

During my stay in Lisbon in January 2025, I explored the lively neighborhood of São Paulo, a fantastic spot for silhouette photography. Its narrow streets, iconic yellow trams, and views of the Tagus River provide stunning backdrops. Silhouettes depend on contrast—dark subjects against bright backgrounds like vivid sunsets or glowing city lights. January’s low sun offered intriguing shadows and warm light throughout the day. To capture the perfect shot, I often knelt low to frame my subjects against the brilliant light. Timing is essential in photography. With these photos, I aimed to move beyond typical tourist postcards and capture the unique essence of the moment, creating memories as distinctive as the place itself – São Paulo, Lisbon,