Rita Correia was born and raised in São Paulo, SP, Brazil. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the Business School and later pursued a Postgraduate degree in Journalism.
Her journey in visual arts began in Brazil in 2017 when she participated in the panel called “The sky still blue and you know it” by the renowned artist Yoko Ono at the Tomie Ohtake Institute in São Paulo. The panel portrayed women and their stories about abusive relationships.
In New York in 2019, she attended a Photojournalism workshop instructed by James Estrin, the editor of The New York Times, at the Craig Newmark School of Journalism, CUNY. This experience marked a significant milestone in her career.
Since then, Correia’s work has been focused on highlighting the experiences of marginalized communities, capturing moments from protests such as "He Will Not Divide Us," "Women's March 2017," "BLM 2020," and "Election Day 2021." One of her photographs from the BLM series was a finalist in the Black & White LensCulture Awards in 2020.
In 2021, she released a zine book titled "Everything is Migrating," featuring the work of 25 artists, each sharing their unique perspectives on the immigrant experience in the USA.
In March 2023, in Brazil, she participated in a vernissage at Sicredi, Indaiatuba, SP, showcasing her photographs with a group of women artists centered around the celebration of women.
In 2023, Rita Correia was accepted as a student at the International Center of Photography (ICP), where she was awarded a partial scholarship for the Documentary and Visual Journalism Program. This opportunity has allowed her to further enhance her skills in visual storytelling, exploring the world of documentary and photojournalism.
At this time Correia’s research is towards the lives of Brazilian immigrants in the USA, particularly in NYC. A significant part of her research involves the experiences of Women immigrants and the sociological concept of hybrid identity, with promises to be a big component of one of her future projects.