“I was born to a Brazilian father and a Luxembourgish mother, and I grew up living in several cities across Europe. I worked in Berlin as a video director at Colors, a YouTube platform dedicated to live music performances. Before that, I spent more than ten years in London directing music videos and working in film production. My inspiration mainly comes from music videos from the 90s and 2000s, but also from fashion campaigns and fashion photography, which have always fascinated me. Skate culture, skate videos, and magazines have also influenced my vision, as well as films that combine music, cinema, and visual storytelling. My photo book is called Amor Proibidão, which means “forbidden love.” It explores the idea of illegal love in connection with Brazilian funk music, which was once banned by the government. The project draws a parallel between this forbidden love, the illegal acts committed by couples, and the idea of “ride or die.” It also reflects society’s often negative view of the “crias,” the young people from the favelas, through a romanticized vision inspired by the Bonnie and Clyde myth, where love and danger intertwine. All the photos were taken in Rio de Janeiro—some by me, and others by people on the ground. Brazil has always attracted me, especially because of my father’s roots. Even though I didn’t grow up with him, I’ve always been fascinated by Brazilian culture, especially the music. For me, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the country has an incredible cultural and historical richness. I would love to exhibit my work in cities such as Paris, London, and New York in order to expand my presence in Europe and internationally, collaborate with new talents, and create new exhibition opportunities. For young photographers, my advice would be to find something they truly love, develop a clear idea, and build a project from start to finish with a precise plan, moving step by step to bring it to life.”