Laura Zalenga (*1990) is a conceptual portrait-photographer from Germany living in Rotterdam (Netherlands). Having a degree in architecture led to the very clear, minimalistic visual language of her work, which often consists of self-portraits.
A special focus of her imagery is the connection of the protagonists and their surrounding, might that be nature or urban spaces.
She gives talks about photography and the special powers of self-portraiture, as well as teaching workshops and courses about conceptualising, creativity and identifying locations. Zalenga is especially passionate about working on concepts and series about important global issues or social taboo topics.
A special focus of her imagery is the connection of the protagonists and their surrounding, might that be nature or urban spaces.
She gives talks about photography and the special powers of self-portraiture, as well as teaching workshops and courses about conceptualising, creativity and identifying locations. Zalenga is especially passionate about working on concepts and series about important global issues or social taboo topics.
Selected clients
Adobe | United Nations | Disney | Sony | Maxmara | Photokina | Flickr | Artemide | Huawei | UK Photography Show | Sky Arts | Facebook | Fiat | ZDF | Die Zeit | Neon | Mercedes | Bayerischer Rundfunk | Forward Festival | Creative Mornings
Selected Exhibitions
PhotoSchweiz - Wildcard, Zürich, 2025
'Beauty of Age' Re:Publica Berlin, 2024
'deKoe Gantar Vogt Zalenga' Galerie Seufert, Munich, 2024
'Beauty of Age' Museum Kürnbach, 2023
'Beauty of Age' Berlin (Edenspiekermann), 2019
'Beauty of Age' Stuttgart (Galerie Wiedmann) 2019
'World of my own' Galerie Seufert, Munich 2018
'Vincent Littlehat', Galerie Seufert, Munich 2017
Galerie Knoll.Art, Oberhöfen, 2016
'Augenblicke', Museum Laupheim, 2016
'Das Bureau', Biberach, 2015
'Grimm compact', Minibar, Biberach,2015
Art Stroke Fair, Munich, 2014
Galerie Ingo Seufert, Munich, 2014
'Aufgeschlossen' Farbenladen SZ, Munich, 2014
'Mein München' Farbenladen SZ, Munich, 2013
Kultur Fahrschule, Ulm, 2013
'Subjektiv durchs Objektiv' E-Werk, Freiburg, 2012
'Let the butterflies cry' Galerie Winter, Hannover 2011
PhotoSchweiz - Wildcard, Zürich, 2025
'Beauty of Age' Re:Publica Berlin, 2024
'deKoe Gantar Vogt Zalenga' Galerie Seufert, Munich, 2024
'Beauty of Age' Museum Kürnbach, 2023
'Beauty of Age' Berlin (Edenspiekermann), 2019
'Beauty of Age' Stuttgart (Galerie Wiedmann) 2019
'World of my own' Galerie Seufert, Munich 2018
'Vincent Littlehat', Galerie Seufert, Munich 2017
Galerie Knoll.Art, Oberhöfen, 2016
'Augenblicke', Museum Laupheim, 2016
'Das Bureau', Biberach, 2015
'Grimm compact', Minibar, Biberach,2015
Art Stroke Fair, Munich, 2014
Galerie Ingo Seufert, Munich, 2014
'Aufgeschlossen' Farbenladen SZ, Munich, 2014
'Mein München' Farbenladen SZ, Munich, 2013
Kultur Fahrschule, Ulm, 2013
'Subjektiv durchs Objektiv' E-Werk, Freiburg, 2012
'Let the butterflies cry' Galerie Winter, Hannover 2011
Selected Publications
Süddeutsche Zeitung | Ignant | ELLE | Vogue.it | BR Puls | EyeEm | Deutschlandradio | kwerfeldein | Kinfolk | My Modern Met | Adobe | Phlearn | Fubiz | Die Welt
Selected Video-features
Through The Lens | 3Sat - Selbstportrait | Fiat | Perfect Illusions | Behind the Scenes | Sony | Adobe
Selected Awards
Refocus - Color Photography, 2nd place, 2024
Refocus - Photographer of the year, 1st place, 2023
'Shine a light' by Fujifilm & Flickr & Smugmug, 2nd place, 2020
Adobe Creative Residency 2018/2019
Sky Arts "Master of Photography, semifinalist, 2016
EyeEm Awards, Portrait, Top10, 2015
#Flickr12Days, Top12, 2014
Flare Magazine, Photo Battle, Winner, 2013
Brookshaden Contest “Emotion”, Top 3, 2013
Nikon 'I am…'-Contest, Top 8, 2010
Refocus - Photographer of the year, 1st place, 2023
'Shine a light' by Fujifilm & Flickr & Smugmug, 2nd place, 2020
Adobe Creative Residency 2018/2019
Sky Arts "Master of Photography, semifinalist, 2016
EyeEm Awards, Portrait, Top10, 2015
#Flickr12Days, Top12, 2014
Flare Magazine, Photo Battle, Winner, 2013
Brookshaden Contest “Emotion”, Top 3, 2013
Nikon 'I am…'-Contest, Top 8, 2010