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ARAQUÉM Alcântara: 50 years in photography

22 April 2021 · 52 min · 752 views · Tasmania

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Photographer Araquém Alcântara reflects on a 50-year career documenting Brazil’s natural landscapes and indigenous cultures, emphasizing the role of photography as a tool for environmental advocacy and social change.4:21 Inspired by the work of Ansel Adams, Alcântara transitioned from journalism to long-term, essayistic projects, including a 15-year effort to document Brazil’s national parks.11:32 His seminal book, *Terra Brasil*, remains a primary reference for Brazilian nature photography.13:25 He currently utilizes Fine Art photography—characterized by limited-edition prints—as a sustainable business model in a market he describes as increasingly challenging for professional photographers.25:47 Alcântara advocates for the integration of text with imagery to provide context, viewing photography as a plastic language capable of transforming consciousness.50:38 He continues to lead workshops to mentor emerging photographers, encouraging them to treat the craft as a path toward self-knowledge and environmental stewardship.48:59

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