Michael Stierle photographer and economist

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. Thus, 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 (and soon in Italy) and won various prizes. 
For a collection of my photos click here
For prizes, exhibitions and publications click here
Do you want me to take photos for you, event, product or portraits? Or are you intersted in prints of my photos? Click here
I am member of two international photoclubs: Viewfinders (elected Committee member) and Photeurope.

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.

Dr. Ulrike Stierle-von Schütz and I are proud parents of 4 children. 

New photos June and July 2026

4.7. Oslo: Photos taken during a short business trip allowing for a walk along the opera and part of the fjord. 

26.6. Street photos taken in Brussels as part of the Urban Photo Race, selected among the 23 nominees. 4 Themes: 1) Trying too hard, 2) In motion, 3) Out of place, 4) Nothing is what it seems

19.6. Frankfurt, not even 24h for a business trip, trying to capture the essence of the city, the mix of old and new along the Main river.

12.6. 24h in Berlin: Photos taken during a short business trip. Berlin is always interesting and offers opportunities for diverse perspectives.  

Current and upcoming exhibitions

Participation in Gift Shop, Genk, until 20 September, more info here

One of my photos has been selected for the Urban 2026 Photo Awards and will be exhibited during the Trieste Photo Days - International Festival of Photography, 23-25 October 2026. More info soon.

Eddy Verloes meets Michael Stierle & Danilo Rotella at Gallery Louise Linthoudt, Brussels, 9-31 January 2027 (vernissage: 10 January). More info soon.

Contact

E-Mail: info@stierle.info

Brussels, Belgien

https://www.instagram.com/michael_stierle_photography/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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