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 contributor at Público newspaper, covering topics such as politics, economy, environment, culture, art and travel for the newspaper's daily issues and weekly supplements.
Magnum Photos Portfolio Review and Canon Student Program at Visa Pour L’Image 2017 Nominee.
Participant of Narrativa 2018/2019 Masterclass by Mário Cruz.
LensCulture Portrait Awards 2019 Finalist.
Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Honourable Mention 2019.
Estação Imagem 2019 Portrait Series Award Winner.