Photographing Rio.

Use Dois Irmãos as the backdrop and stay through blue hour.

Frame Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer from the viewpoint's two levels.

Go up early and photograph the city as the light changes.

Use a wide-angle lens to include the monument, then look for views from the sides.

From the courtyard, line up the pool, arches and Christ the Redeemer.

Arrive early for fewer people and more even colors.

Include the boats and reflections on the bay; keep your phone secure near the edge.

Photograph the first light between the sea and the mountains.

Use the outline of Ipanema, Arpoador and the sea as leading lines.

Panoramic view over Ipanema, Lagoa and São Conrado; do not hike the trail alone.

The side angle creates the illusion of height; respect the queue and the surroundings.

Wide panoramic view of Pedra da Gávea, Barra and São Conrado.

Frame the city with the viewpoint's Chinese-style structure.

Ideal for portraits surrounded by Atlantic Forest.

A slower shutter speed softens the water; avoid wet rocks.

Look for reflections and symmetry in the façade and reflecting pool.

Step back to show the mural's scale, or use each face as a backdrop.

Shoot a centered composition from the entrance and respect restricted areas.

Use mirrors and stained glass to capture the depth of the hall.

From Cinelândia, combine the illuminated façade with the movement of the square.

Light streams through the stained glass; try a vertical shot from the center.

Photograph from busy areas and avoid displaying equipment on empty streets.

Include streets, tracks and historic houses; never step onto the tracks.

Combine the building's arches with Downtown and the bay.

Use the boats in the foreground with Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.

Palm trees, the cycle path and the bay create depth; make the most of lively Sundays.

Capture sporty silhouettes with Dois Irmãos and a warm sky.

Get low to emphasize the mosaic and use the buildings to create perspective.

From the point, capture the full curve of Copacabana.

Check the tide: the strip of sand can disappear.

Wild beach scenery; avoid leaving visible belongings in the car.

Photograph the curves of the coastline from permitted areas.

Houses, canals, boats and wildlife; ask permission before photographing residents.

Use the museum's curves to frame Rio across the bay.

Frame arches, fortress walls and Sugarloaf Mountain in alignment from the fort.