In the last days of Carnival, a curious phenomenon occurs:
those who have already enjoyed it a lot have accumulated stories
those who took a while to get into the mood want to enjoy it as much as possible
and everyone starts to realize that Carnival is ending
For the PicFlower, this means:
an intense window of opportunity
to capture the “final and unforgettable” moments
and transform that energy into Energy Cards sold on the spot.
If in the first few days you were:
testing approach
better understanding the flow of the blocos and parties
adjusting equipment and prices,
the last days are ideal for:
refining what worked
correcting what didn't work
and operating more strategically.
In this article, we will see:
how to review your performance so far
how to adjust packages and speech for the “end of Carnival”
how to better use PicFlow in organizing collections
and how to plant seeds for opportunities after Carnival.
1. Reviewing the first days: what worked (and what didn't)
Before thinking about the next few days, it's worth taking a quick break to analyze:
in which locations you sold better (specific blocos, times, regions)
what type of group bought the most (families, couples, costumed friends, tourists)
which packages had the most sales (simple digital, digital + physical, group package)
which verbal approach generated the most “yes” responses
Write down somewhere (paper, notepad, your own card in PicFlow, however you prefer):
“Best times”
“Best spots”
“Customer profile that closed the most deals”
These learnings are your map for the last days.
2. Adjusting your approach for “Carnival is ending”
In the final days, there is a strong mentality in the air:
“It's now or only next year.”
You can adapt your PicFlower speech to reflect this, for example:
“Can I record this moment for you? We are already in the last days of Carnival, this card will be the official 2026 souvenir.”
or
“I'm going to take a photo of you now and turn it into an exclusive PicFlow Energy Card. It's that art-filled record to remember this Carnival later.”
The idea is:
reinforce that that moment is one of the last of the revelry
make it clear that the Energy Card will be a special way to save it
without sounding pushy — just truthful
3. Refining your packages to sell more in less time
In the last days, many people:
are on a tight budget
but still want a cool souvenir
Therefore, it makes sense to simplify your packages as much as possible and make them very clear.
Example of a lean package structure
“Carnival Souvenir” Package (Simple Digital)
1 Energy Card
sent instantly
affordable price
“Bloco with the Gang” Package (Group)
2 or 3 Energy Cards (changing pose, scenery or part of the group)
ideal for groups of friends and families
price that makes sense divided among people
“Complete Carnival” Package (if you have a printer)
2 digital Energy Cards
1 mini-card printed per person or per group
designed for those who want something physical to keep
You don't need to explain many technical details.
Just something like:
“I have three options: a simple digital card, a package for a group, and one with a digital + printed card. Do you want me to explain quickly?”
And then you describe each one in 1 sentence.
4. Organization in PicFlow: collections by day, bloco or point
With several days of activity, the tendency is to accumulate many records.
If you don't organize yourself, it becomes confusing.
Within PicFlow, it is important to create collections that help you:
understand what happened each day
present your work after Carnival
eventually offer additional products (frames, posters, albums)
Collection suggestions
“Carnival 2026 – Day 1 – Bloco X”
“Carnival 2026 – Day 2 – Historic Center”
“Carnival 2026 – Day 3 – Waterfront / Beach”
“Carnival 2026 – Camarote Y”
Or, if it makes more sense to you:
“Carnival 2026 – Street Blocos”
“Carnival 2026 – Tourist Spots”
“Carnival 2026 – Parties and Luxury Boxes”
Within these collections, you can:
keep examples of the Energy Cards you delivered (with authorization)
create “unsold” cards, but that you think are good for your portfolio
add titles and descriptions that make it easier to remember the context
This organization is an investment in:
future sales (to partners, events, customers)
positioning as PicFlower (showing what you do professionally)
5. Tips for operating better in the field in the final days
Some simple adjustments can make a difference:
a) Choose your spots and times better
Based on the previous days:
go back to where you had better acceptance
avoid places where:
the public was too rushed
or the climate did not favor approach (too crowded, too dark, too confusing)
Many times:
the late afternoon at a strategic point
or the beginning of the night before the peak of the party
are times when people are more open, more willing to talk and close deals.
b) Focus on groups with a greater propensity to buy
From the experience of many experience operators, they usually convert well:
groups of costumed friends who clearly organized themselves for the outing
families with costumed children
couples in the mood of “this is our moment”
tourists in classic locations (tourist spots, views, parade bays, luxury boxes)
You don't need to approach everyone.
Just:
look quickly
feel where there is more chance of interest
and concentrate energy there.
c) Have your speech even more polished
After a few days, you should have noticed:
which phrases stop the conversation
which ones arouse curiosity
Use this to your advantage.
Always keep on the tip of your tongue:
an approach phrase
a simple explanation of what PicFlow / Energy Card is
a summary of the packages
For example:
“I work with PicFlow, a platform that transforms photos into Energy Cards — like an artistic card of your moment. I take the photo, we create the card on the spot and you already leave with it on your cell phone, and if you want, also printed.”
6. How PicFlow helps you after Carnival is over
The last days of Carnival are not just about immediate revenue.
They are also about what comes after.
If you organize yourself well in PicFlow, you can:
present collections to:
bloco organizers
show houses
bars, clubs, beach clubs
tourist spots
and say something like:
“I worked here at Carnival as a PicFlower and recorded moments of the participants generating Energy Cards via PicFlow. I am interested in being a fixed partner of the house / event on other dates and seasons.”
In addition:
you can create post-Carnival products (frames, posters, special collections)
use some Energy Cards as a public portfolio
share with your audience (if you have networks) what you did in the season
PicFlow works as:
organized archive
showcase
and operational base to continue the work throughout the year.
7. Important precautions: ethics, consent and safety
In the heat of Carnival, it's easy to forget some essential points — but they make a difference in the sustainability of your work as a PicFlower.
Always respect “no”
if the person or group doesn't want to, thank them and move on
Be careful with who cannot be photographed without clear permission
children (always ask those responsible)
people in delicate or vulnerable situations
Safety first
equipment close to the body
attention to the surroundings
choice of locations that allow you to operate without putting yourself at risk
Use of images in portfolio
whenever you intend to use a card/publication as a public example, explain and ask for authorization
people's trust is a long-term asset for your work
In summary
The last days of Carnival 2026 are, for the PicFlower:
a concentrated opportunity to transform moments into income
an intense laboratory of approach, operation and delivery with PicFlow
the beginning of something that can extend far beyond the revelry
By:
reviewing what has worked so far
adjusting speech and packages for the “farewell mood” of Carnival
organizing your Energy Cards and collections within PicFlow
and maintaining an ethical and safe posture in the field,
you increase:
revenue in these final days
and the chance to transform this experience into a recurring operating model during the year.
If you've been on the street since the beginning of Carnival:
use the next few days as an “optimized version” of your operation.
If you are starting now, in the final days:
face this Carnival as an intense first test
and let PicFlow be the base where this PicFlower journey will continue to be built,
moment by moment, event by event.