When my husband and I arrived in Rio in early January, the city was already humming with samba rhythms.
By March 7, 2025, I found myself behind the Sambódromo’s curtains, camera in hand, ready to witness Beija-Flor’s legendary Ensaio Técnico.
This post chronicles every heartbeat, every flash of color, and the magic of photographing carnival’s most anticipated rehearsal.
