In Rio de Janeiro Brazil girls often become single mothers and gang violence is rampant.
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Brazil: Surviving Rio’s Favelas
"In 1998, I was almost killed by two wanabee-gangster teens. They strangled my neck and took my photo equipment and money. Before the accident, I thought they were OK, since they were hanging out with other street children with whom I made a nice relationship by bringing food and joking. But I underestimated the risk."
In early 2007, Q. Sakamaki received an assignment in the Amazon but says he decided to revisit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil because, "I had been missing Rio’s passion and energy." He continues, "More than 600 favelas exist in the metropolitan area and gangs control each favela with the law of violence. They are so well armed, so well organized, that even Rio military police forces cannot easily step into the community."
Sakamaki's photo essay Brazil: Surviving Rio’s Favelas, now appearing on Gaia Photos, depicts daily life in Rio's favelas, or shantytowns, and the gang violence that is deteriorating these communities.
Gaia Photos is a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Focusing on deadly conflicts and human rights issues worldwide, Q. Sakamaki is a New York-based Japanese photographer who received a Master’s degree in International Affairs from New York's Columbia University and has published several books including, "WAR DNA", the coverage of seven different deadly conflicts, published in Japan and “Tompkins Square Park”, a photo essay of New York Lower Eastside’s anti-gentrification movement, published by PowerHouse Books.
His photographs have appeared in books and magazines worldwide including Time, Newsweek, and Stern.
Sakamaki has had solo exhibitions in New York and Tokyo and he's the recipient of numerous photography awards including: World Press Photo, Olivier Rebbot of Overseas Press Club, and Days International Photojournalism Award.
He is represented by Redux Pictures photo agency and lives in New York, NY.
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Photo © Q. Sakamaki All Rights Reserved
Brazil: Surviving Rio’s Favelas
"In 1998, I was almost killed by two wanabee-gangster teens. They strangled my neck and took my photo equipment and money. Before the accident, I thought they were OK, since they were hanging out with other street children with whom I made a nice relationship by bringing food and joking. But I underestimated the risk."
In early 2007, Q. Sakamaki received an assignment in the Amazon but says he decided to revisit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil because, "I had been missing Rio’s passion and energy." He continues, "More than 600 favelas exist in the metropolitan area and gangs control each favela with the law of violence. They are so well armed, so well organized, that even Rio military police forces cannot easily step into the community."
Sakamaki's photo essay Brazil: Surviving Rio’s Favelas, now appearing on Gaia Photos, depicts daily life in Rio's favelas, or shantytowns, and the gang violence that is deteriorating these communities.
Gaia Photos is a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Focusing on deadly conflicts and human rights issues worldwide, Q. Sakamaki is a New York-based Japanese photographer who received a Master’s degree in International Affairs from New York's Columbia University and has published several books including, "WAR DNA", the coverage of seven different deadly conflicts, published in Japan and “Tompkins Square Park”, a photo essay of New York Lower Eastside’s anti-gentrification movement, published by PowerHouse Books.
His photographs have appeared in books and magazines worldwide including Time, Newsweek, and Stern.
Sakamaki has had solo exhibitions in New York and Tokyo and he's the recipient of numerous photography awards including: World Press Photo, Olivier Rebbot of Overseas Press Club, and Days International Photojournalism Award.
He is represented by Redux Pictures photo agency and lives in New York, NY.
Please Visit Us to view Q. Sakamaki's other photo stories on Gaia Photos:
or view more of Q. Sakamaki's photography.
You can also search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
Please subscribe to our new features page to keep track of new stories too!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
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