Making of "Brazil" (video)

Between 2010 and 2014 German photographer Olaf Heine traveled to Brazil to portrait the country that gave us Bossa Nova, Joga Bonito and Caipirinhas. Here's a behind-the-scenes video capturing the journeys, the encounters and the photoshoots. A Brazilian proverb states: «Those who leave will take longing on their journeys.»

However, translating saudade with "longing" doesn’t do the term justice. Olaf Heine’s photographs convey impressions that are hard to put into words. Since 2010, the renowned portrait and fashion photographer has captured the soul of Brazil. Presenting the land of Carnival and Copacabana in black-and-white is not as paradoxical as it might first seem. Heine’s photographs are as deeply melancholic as they are sensual.

With a keen sense for shapes and textures, he also exemplifies Oscar Niemeyer’s words: «The whole universe is made of curves.» These curves appear in architecture and human bodies, and also permeate the Brazilian lifestyle. From the intensity of its passions to the lightness of its shapes, Olaf Heine portrays a fascinating country in all its diversity and beauty. The photographs will be exhibited at Berlin's CWC Gallery from May 31st through July 21st. 'Brazil' is now available from teNeues Publishers.