Stefan Czurda is a Vienna-based conceptual street photographer whose work centers on emotional  moments in everyday urban life.

In his signature style Urban Ghosts, he uses motion blur and abstraction to transform passersby into ghostlike figures—capturing the fleeting emotions we often overlook.

Influenced by Alexey Titarenko, Saul Leiter and Olga Karlovac, his images aim to evoke emotion rather than explain, inviting viewers into a contemplative and introspective space.

Over the past years, Stefan began describing his artistic approach as Conceptual Street Photography, a term he uses to characterize his own way of working, where street photography begins with an idea or emotional concept rather than a random moment.

Urban Ghosts earned three Honorable Mentions at international competitions: Paris International Street Photo Awards (2023, 2025) and Black and White Photo Awards (2024).

His work has been featured in international publications including Dodho Magazine, About Photography and Edge of Humanity.

His first solo exhibition, Street Melancholy, opened in Vienna in early 2024. The series explores themes of emotional isolation and fragility in the fast pace of modern urban life, and has become a central expression of his artistic vision.

In 2025, Stefan released Her Journey, a project inspired by Antonio Vivaldi. Blending short fiction with a year-long series of street portraits of a female character named Marjetta, the work reflects a more personal, introspective approach to emotional storytelling through photography.

In addition to his photographic practice, Stefan is the author of Conceptual Street Photography,  a reflective guide to developing a personal visual and emotional language in street photography.

Selected works are released as limited edition prints — in Ghost Drops.