Laurin Strele is an Austrian-born, award-winning photographer and photojournalist renowned for his compelling storytelling and evocative imagery. As a Leica Photographer, Laurin’s work focuses on capturing the human experience in its rawest form, often in challenging and conflict-affected regions.
In recent years, Laurin has documented some of the most pressing global crises. His photo essays have shed light on the war in Ukraine (2024), capturing the resilience of soldiers and civilians amidst devastation. During his journey to Lebanon (2024 & 2025), he chronicled the impact of the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, highlighting both destruction and perseverance in Beirut and beyond.
With a career spanning Afghanistan, Iraq, India, Syria, and many other countries, Laurin has earned international recognition for his ability to capture the beauty, resilience, and complexity of diverse cultures. His work has been featured in major publications such as GEO, Newsweek, and Der Spiegel.
Awards & Recognitions
Selected Highlights
2025
- The Independent Photographer
3rd Place - NTD Photography Competition
Finalist - Budapest Photo Awards
Finalist - Imacres Awards
3rd Place -
AAP Magazine Awards
2nd Place
Global Lens Awards
Honorable Mention -
Eyeshot Open Call
Finalist - TPA “Aging”
2nd Place
2024
- The Independent Photographer
3rd Place - Int. Refocus Photojournalism Awards
Bronze - The Independent Photographer
Editor’s Pick - Berlin Photojournalism Awards
Finalist
Siena Awards - Finalist
2023
- New York Photography Awards
2nd Place - Boynes Art Awards
1st Place
Pink Lady Food Photo
Winner
2022
- IPA Photography Awards
Honorable Mention
Exhibitions
Selected Shows
2025
“Worlds Apart”
Shanghai, China
“Encounters”
Zurich, Switzerland
“Stories from a Fractured World”
Toronto, Canada
“Eyeshot Finalists”
Bologna, Italy
Metaphors of Recent Times”
San Francisco, USA
2024
“The Independent Photographer”
London, United Kingdom
2023
“Out of the Ordinary”
PH21 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2022
“Faces of Change”
Vienna, Austria
Publications
A selection of outlets that have published Laurin’s work
GEO Magazine
Der Spiegel
Newsweek
TAZ – Die Tageszeitung
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
Getty Images via Middle East Images (MEI)
Laurin’s portfolio captures humanity and resilience across the globe — from conflict zones to moments of quiet beauty. Explore his work or reach out directly for collaborations and assignments.