Walter Firmo was born in 1937 in Rio de Janeiro.He is a photographer for almost 50 years.He showed his pictures in the main cultural centers of the country and abroad.He received numerous awards and honors such as "Esso de Jornalismo",the "Golfinho de Ouro" and nine times the "Prêmio Internacional de Fotografia NIKON".He received the international knowledge when quoted in the article "Photographers" of the "Enciclopedia Britânica" in 1971.In 1986 he founded and directed the FUNARTE(Instituto Nacional da Fotografia)since 1992 and distributed his photography knowledge ent in lecture in the country.He didn't stop.At 72 years old he continues to flight in search for unique photos.
