Walter A. Rosenblum (1919–2006) was an American photographer. He photographed the World War II D-Day landing at Normandy in 1944. He was the first Allied photographer to enter the liberated Dachau concentration camp. He received several military decorations including a Purple Heart. His photography is on display in museums around the world.
Rosenblum was born on October 1, 1919 in New York City.
Rosenblum was a member of the New York Photo League where he was mentored by Paul Strand and Lewis Hine. He became president of the League in 1941. He taught photography at Brooklyn College for 40 years.
His wife is photographic historian Naomi Rosenblum. They have two daughters, Lisa and documentary filmmaker Nina.
Rosenblum died January 23, 2006.