About

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, 1990.

Ricardo Lopes graduated in Photojournalism from Cenjor - Professional Training Center for Journalists in 2017.

In the same year, he started working as a stringer for Global Media Group, publishing his work in the groups' national newspapers, namely: Diário de Notícias, Jornal de Notícias and TSF Online.

He’s a frequent contributor at Público and Expresso newspapers, covering topics such as politics, economy, environment, culture, art and travel for the newspaper's daily issues and weekly supplements. 

He’s the author of Interior, a long-term photo-essay that portrays the rural exodus and desertification of the Centro Region of Portugal.

Awards

Magnum Photos Portfolio Review and Canon Student Program at Visa Pour L’Image 2017 Nominee.

Participant of Narrativa 2018/2019 Masterclass by Mário Cruz. (Interior)

LensCulture Portrait Awards 2019 Finalist. (Interior)

Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Honourable Mention 2019. (Interior)

Estação Imagem 2019 Portrait Series Award Winner. (Torre - Living in Darkness)

Recipient of the Estação Imagem Grant 2020 with his long-term project: Interior.

Eddie Adams Workshop XXXVI, Class of 2023