
Amina Stella Steiner is a Vienna-based photographer whose artistic practice focuses on the natural interplay of light, personality, and narrative.
In her work a sensitive visual language prevails, blending the boundaries between portraiture, documentary, and editorial. Her works are often socially engaged and explore the psychological dimensions of the human experience. Her approach is genuine and spontaneous, capturing honest moments that convey emotional depth and presence.
She has been awarded multiple times for her works and received a working scholarship for the advanced course “Contemporary Photography” at Fondazione Studio Marangoni in Florenz, IT.
Her recent project, ‘the things you said’, delves into how spoken words shape our self-image, anticipating the release of a related book in April 2025.
2023
Refocus Awards | World Photo Annual / Bronze | Category: Portrait
2023
Refocus Awards | World Photo Annual / Honourable Mention | Category: People
2023
Doku Books | Best of Documentary and Street Photography | Interview and Photo
2022
BBA Photography Prize | One Shot Award nomination
2021
Life Framer | Winning Image | Colors Competition
2025
'the things you said.' | Festival Fotografia Europea | Reggio Emilia, IT | group exhibition
2024
master course - final presentation | Fondazione Studio Maragoni | Florenz, IT | group exhibition
2024
'AndersArtig' | Kunsthalle WUK | Vienna, AT | solo exhibition
2023
BBA Photography Price | Berlin, DE | group exhibition
2023
'My pronouns are try me' | Atelier Analog | Vienna, AT | solo exhibition
2021
#flowerboys | OFF Grid foto festival | Vienna, AT | solo exhibition
2019
GROWNthisway | Vienna Design Week | Vienna, AT | solo exhibition
FORMATION
2024
Master Contemporary Photography | Working stipend | Fondazione Studio Marangoni | Florenz, IT
2023
Workshop: Portrait-Photography | Fondazione Studio Marangoni | Florenz, IT
2020
Masterclass in Documentary-Photography | ICP New York + Camera Torino | Turin, IT
2020
Residency | Selfportrait & Selfbiography | Villa Guarienti | Valpolicella, IT
2020
2020 - M.A. New Media and Interaction Design | IAAD | Turin, IT