Photojournalist Documents Life in Crisis Zones

Photojournalist Laurin Strele, based in Austria, is currently exhibiting his work in Innsbruck’s old town. He began traveling at a young age, taking photos as a personal passion. Strele now focuses his lens on regions impacted by war, poverty, and upheaval, seeking intimate moments with the people he photographs.

He emphasizes remaining emotionally open to gain trust and capture authentic images. One example is Ivana, a Lebanese girl severely burned by a bomb; Strele has visited her family three times and launched an online fundraiser to support them. Strele’s photographs appear in magazines and exhibitions internationally, though he prints them locally in Innsbruck.

The exhibition at “artdepot” runs until the end of May. While his work gains international recognition, Strele values his connection to his home region of Tyrol. He continues to document challenging realities around the world, and seeks to support the people within them.