Paula Sampaio

Paula Sampaio is a renowned photographer who has focused her lens on the Amazon rainforest since 1987, chronicling the escalating violence and environmental destruction in the region. Her work reflects a deep concern for the social issues stemming from deforestation and criminal activity, as well as the stories of the people who inhabit and depend on the Amazon. Sampaio's photography aims to raise awareness about the urgent need for protection of this vital ecosystem and the communities within it.