Christian Bruna was born in Mistelbach, Austria in 1987. He started studying politics at the University of Vienna but after a short period he recognized that he not only wanted to learn about the theory of politics but also to delve into real-time politics. Christian started as freelance photographer in 2008. He developed the bulk of his skills with the help of Leonhard Foeger, chief photographer in Austria for the Reuters news agency, where Christian worked as stringer. He has worked as a staff photographer of a national newspaper from 2010 to 2014, and 2014 to 2015 as a freelance photographer, while also advancing his own projects. From 2015 to 2024 he was staff photographer and regional chief photographer for Austria and Bavaria, Germany at the EPA european pressphoto agency based in Vienna and Munich.
From April 2024 - freelance photographer focused on news and sports, contributing to Associated Press AP, European Pressphoto Agency epa and Getty Images.
Siena International Photo Awards 2024 - Remarkable Artwork
81st POY Pictures of the Year International 2024 - Award of Excellence Sports Action
NPPA Best of Photojournalism 2024 - Third Place in Sports Action
AIJS Photo Contest Prix Armando Trovati 2023 - Winner
Sports Media Austria Award 2022 - Photo & Overall Award
World Athletics Photo of the Year Award 2021 - Shortlist
Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar's 2018 photo contest - 1st price Best Sports Action
Austrian Press Photo Award 2016 - 1st price Best Series
Austrian Press Photo Award 2016 - Nominee (Politics)
Austrian Press Photo Award 2013 - 1st price Best Picture (Chronicle)
Austrian Press Photo Award 2012 - Nominee (Economy)