Photojournalism. Humanity. Resilience.
Laurin Strele is an Austrian-born, award-winning photographer and photojournalist renowned for his compelling storytelling and evocative imagery. As a Leica Ambassador, 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 (Autumn 2024), 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, 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
2025
- The Independent Photographer — 3rd Place
- NTD Photography Competition — Finalist
- Budapest Photo Awards — Finalist
- AAP Magazine Awards — 2nd Place
- 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
2023
- New York Photography Awards — 2nd Place
- Boynes Art Awards — 1st Place
2022
- IPA Photography Awards — Honorable Mention
Exhibitions
2025
Solo Exhibition — “Worlds Apart”
Shanghai, China
2024
Joint Exhibition — “The Independent Photographer”
London, United Kingdom
2023
Joint Exhibition — “Out of the Ordinary”
PH21 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2022
Group Exhibition — “Faces of Change”
Vienna, Austria
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.