Peering through the looking glass of urban life, I've spent nearly two decades capturing the intimate dance of city dwellers from one window to another. My lens has traversed the globe, weaving a visual tapestry of human connection across continents, all made possible by the visionary support of collectors and sponsors.

It's astounding to realize just how many metropolises around the world share this voyeuristic architecture, where neighbors' lives unfold like silent films for those who care to look. As I set my sights on South America, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro beckon with their unique urban rhythms.

As a New Yorker, I once thought my hometown was the epitome of urban sprawl. But São Paulo? It's a concrete colossus that dwarfs the Big Apple, reigning supreme as the largest city in the Americas. 

And while I'm making the arduous 10-hour journey to Brazil, how could I resist the siren call of Rio? Lauded as one of Earth's most breathtaking cities, it promises a visual feast of dramatic contrasts – from glittering skyscrapers to lush mountaintops, from golden beaches to colorful favelas.

This Brazilian expedition isn't just a photoshoot; it's a quest to uncover the soul of two iconic cities, one frame at a time. Who knows what stories I'll glimpse through those distant panes of glass, what secrets of urban life I'll preserve for posterity?