Dirk Laubner
Dirk Laubner (born 1961) is a renowned German photojournalist specializing in aerial photography. He is known for his extensive work capturing landscapes, architecture, and urban development from above, particularly in Germany.
Career and Work:
Specialization: Laubner has a long career focused on aerial photography, collaborating with city planners, architects, investors, and project developers to document changes in urban and natural landscapes.
Publications: He has published numerous illustrated books featuring his aerial photographs of various German regions, including Berlin, Brandenburg, Bavaria, and the Rhineland.
Clients and Recognition: His work is commissioned globally for use in exhibitions, magazines, and books. One of his photographs won the "Best photographies of 25 Years in the United Arab Emirates" competition.
Professional Affiliation: He is a member of the German Photographic Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Photographie, DGPh).
Key Themes in His Work:
Laubner's photography often focuses on themes such as:
Architecture, monuments, and history
Urban development and city planning
Traffic and infrastructure
Economy, culture, and sport