Francesc Català-Roca (1922 – 1998) was a Spanish photographer born in Barcelona. His father Pere Català Pic is a Spanish photographer and writer. He worked as a photo reporter in magazines such as Destino and La Vanguardia. His first individual photography exhibition happened in 1953. Francesc, also interested in cinema, In 1952 he made the documentary about the Holy Family Piedras Vivas, which was awarded that same year with the first prize of the Festival of Ancona (Italy).
© Francesc Català Roca
Català-Roca considered himself as a photography professional who tried to capture everyday reality, believing in short that he was more a documentalist than an artist, but his work combines reality with beauty.
© Francesc Català Roca
© Francesc Català Roca
© Francesc Català Roca
