Lukas Birk is an Austrian photographer, researcher, and publisher specialising in visual archives, notably in Myanmar and Afghanistan. His work spans films, exhibitions, and books, often based on deeply researched archival material from underrepresented regions. He co-founded the Afghan Box Camera Project and established the Myanmar Photo Archive. Through Fraglich Publishing, he produces award-winning books on photographic history and visual culture. In 2023, he co-founded the Vernacular Social Club, an international association that brings together enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals around vernacular photography.