Filmmaker/Photographer. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he works mainly in documentary photography, addressing cultural themes. Studied film and photography and in 1973 began his professional career. Tireless traveler lived in several countries. He worked as a Photographer, Director of Photography in feature films for european producers, and as a Director and cameramen, has held numerous documentary films and television series. Worked for ZDF, German television, covering, as a cameraman, from its branch office in Caracas, political events in about 15 countries in South and Central America and Caribbean. In 2009 returned exclusively to still photography. Published the photography books “Paraíba Potiguara” and “Paraíba Tabajara” on the quotidian, festivals and rituals of indigenous peoples from Paraíba, Brazil.