Mireia Comas (Andorra, 1976) is a documentary photographer and freelance photojournalist based in Terrassa (Barcelona), Spain, whose work is mainly focused on the social movements of his country and in denouncing the injustices of the most vulnerable.
During the last years, Mireia has worked for several Spanish newspapers as well as for private companies.
Grants/Awards
1997- Photography competition “on castellers”, organized by the Youth Council of the Generalitat of Catalonia. First prize
2001- photo contest “Todos somos diferentes”, organized by the “Foundation for Human civilians” and “Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs”. First prize
2001- Scholarship awarded by the University of Oviedo course “International Photography” directed by Javier Bauluz. Gijón
2001- Scholarship awarded by the “Fundacion Santa Maria de Albarracin” for photography and journalism seminar led by Gervasio Sánchez. Albarracin
2003- “Photo Contest Market”, organized by the Association of Market Independencia de Terrassa. First prize
2015- Repsol photography towers, castles night organized by Forum Casteller. Second prize
2017- Siena International Photo Awards, SIPA. Finalist
2019- Siena International Photo Awards, SIPA. Finalist
2019- Repsol photography towers, castles night organized by Forum Casteller. First prize
