it is also important to avoid taking photographs of garbage, damaged property, or poorly maintained structures, steering clear of anything that may be controversial pictures depicting the community - residents should not be made to feel as though their living conditions are being judged or criticized as this creates an imbalance.

much better and more appropriate subjects would be views from favelas high-up in the hills, nature, arts and graffiti, cultural and sporting centers, locals bars and restaurants, markets, churches, performances, historical landmarks, or anything inviting or set-up to be photographed.

as discretion should be a factor in anyone's visit to a favela, only small cameras should be used - walking around with large equipment and zoom lenses is something we generally do not reccommend doing.