Cristina Aldehuela is a freelance photojournalist covering the continent of Africa. She obtained a bachelor's degree in Journalism at University of Sevilla and she obtained a MA in Photojournalism at Autonomous University of Barcelona. She has worked as a journalist in Diario de Sevilla, a local newspaper from Sevilla, but since 2013 she only works as a freelance photographer. "Photography is my way to see the world, to perceive the emotions that spring up around it". She has traveled to many countries seeking those little individual stories that narrate us the transformation of a society. Her previous work was focused mainly on Balkans and Caucasus, where she has worked on long projects. She is based in Accra, Ghana. Since November of 2016 she works with AFP as a freelance photographer. Other clients include: Newsweek, Financial Times, Science Magazine or European Commission.
2016
30 Under 30 Woman Photographers
2015
XVIII Eddie Adams Workshop student
Gold Medal Reportage Story at Sportfolio Festival
Kolga Tbilisi Photo finalist
2nd prize Sports Picture Story POYi
Finalist at Photon Festival
2014
Honor Mention IPA AWARDS
Finalist Bakclight Photo Festival
Finalist DESENCAJA PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
2013
Finalist DESENCAJA PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
