Ricard Altés (Barcelona, 1973) is a freelance journalist and photographer from 2008 interested in social issues and conflict documentation. His knowledge in photography is almost self-educated, taking some lessons in Fotoespai in Barcelona and in 2012 decided to apply for a Photojournalism Postgraduate at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).
His work has been published in some newspapers, magazines and supplements.
Based in Barcelona, he combines his work as freelance photojournalist with his job as a guide in Caucasus, Iran and Central Asia countries.