Photography is my passion
Independently of the genre, I try to capture interesting light constellations and strive for simple if not minimalist compositions, focusing on the essentials with a sensitive eye for situations and people. My portfolio ranges from super-macro flower photos giving the impression of looking into a volcano to minimalistic seascapes and street photos. Since I restarted photography in 2024 my photos have been exhibited in different places in Belgium, the USA and soon in Italy as well as in numerous virtual curated exhibitions; they are also published in various catalogues and magazines and won some first prizes. I am member of two international photoclubs: Viewfinders (elected Committee member) and Photeurope.
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New Prizes
8.10. Two 3rd prizes and two Honourable Mentions at the Prix de la Perspective Architecturale awarded by PERSPA.
Latest photos
11.10. Playing with the light in Rome
9.10. Architecture on Rome
4.10. Some street photos taken in Rome
6.9. Atmospere of landscape photos of Madeira without fog
5.9. Unique atomosphere when fog is taking over the mountains in Madeira
29.8. No ice. Frozen sea by high shutter speed
28.8. Dutch coast ICM (intentional camera movement)
16.8.: Studies of the sea
13.8. Water: Some macro photos into waterfalls
8.8. A rose like a volcano, new super-macro photos from the roses in my garden
New and upcoming publications about my work
Just published: "101 contemporary artists and more", vol. 15, edited by CollectArtWork with 2 of my photos and bio, p. 58. Free online version or order copy here.
Just published: "Red": One of my photos is included in the catalogue for the international virtual group exhibition at the photography gallery Carlotta. Drop me a line to get the catalogue as pdf for free.
Just published: Exhibition catalogue: "Seashapes: A collection of Photographs Inspired by the Sea" by J. Capitao, A. Cornwell, A. Foster and M. Stierle. Drop me a line to get this book.
Just published: "Nude Geographies": Two of my photos are included in the exhibition catalogue of the international virtual group exhibition by Praxis Gallery & Photo Arts Center, Minneapolis, USA. Order catalogue here.
"Black / White": 3 of my photos will be included in the exhibition catalogue by the photography gallery Solas / Shadow.
"Black and White": some photos and artist interview by Open Calls for Artists.
ART MAG - 100 Best Emerging Artists, a curated publication featuring 100 selected artists by Arteaporte.
Current and upcoming exhibitions
Ending soon: "Minimalism": Three of my photos have been accepted for the curated online exhibition at CollectArtWork (including a print and online magazine with personalised interview), until 13 October. See the exhibition here.
Ending soon: "The Space Between Us": One of my photos has been accepted for the curated international virtual group exhibition at Decagon Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, USA, until 15 October. See the exhibition here.
Just started: "Seashapes": joint exhibition with J. Capitao, A. Cornwell and A. Foster at gallery La Voie des Arts in Sint Lambrechts Woluwe, Belgium, until 24 October. Meet me at the midissage 17 October as from 17h.
Just started: "Light & Shadow": One of my photos is included in the international curated virtual exhibition by the photography gallery Aurea, until 31 October.
Just started: "Portraits of Oudergem": One of my photos has been accepted for the exhibition of the Commune of Oudergem, Belgium, until 22 November.
Started: "Abstract": One of my photos has been accepted for the virtual group exhibition at No. 35 Gallery, London, UK. See the exhibition here.
Just started: "Focus / Expand": 3 of my photos have been selected for the international curated virtual exhibition by the photography gallery Solas / Shadow. See the exhibition here.
Just started: "Red": One of my photos will be included in the international curated virtual exhibition by the online photography gallery Carlotta. See the exhibition here.
Started: "Explosion of colours", solo online exhibition at No. 35 Gallery, London, UK. See the exhibition here.
Started: "Water": One of my photos has been accepted for the curated virtual group exhibition at No. 35 Gallery, London, UK. See the exhibition here.
Started: "Colour": My photo has been accepted for the curated virtual group exhibition at No. 35 Gallery, London, UK. See the exhibition here.
One of my photos has been selected for the Urban 2026 Photo Award and will be exhibited during the Trieste Photo Days - International Festival of Photography, Italy, 23-25 October.
"Diffusissima": One of my photos will be included in the exhibition during the Turin Art Week, 24 October - 1 November, Turin, Italy.
"Black and White": I have been selected for the international juried virtual exhibition and artist interview by Open Calls for Artists, starting in October.
"Black / White": 3 of my photos have been selected for the international curated virtual exhibition by the photography gallery Solas / Shadow, starting 1 November.
"42nd Zagreb Photo Salon": 3 of my photos have been selected for different sections, Zagreb, Croatia, 15 - 31 December.
"Elements": 1 of my photos has been selected for the international curated exhibition by the Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasglow, UK, 7 - 30 January 2027.
"Eddy Verloes meets Michael Stierle & Danilo Rotella" at Gallery Louise Linthout, Brussels, Belgium, 9-31 January 2027. Meet me at the vernissage 10 January.
Economics
As economist I work for the European Commission. During my PhD I founded the International Network for Economic Research. Click here for my experience and publications.
Private
Dr. Ulrike Stierle-von Schütz and I are proud parents of 4 children.
Contact
E-Mail: info@stierle.info
Brussels, Belgium
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