Bálint Érlaki is a Germany-based psychotherapist of Hungarian origin whose photography has gained international recognition. In 2025, his work was distinguished with a Gold Award at the Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) in the category Portraiture/Wedding (Non-Professional) for New York Stories: Happiness at Grand Central. He also received five additional Honorable Mentions at PX3 across diverse categories. Further accolades in 2025 include: International Photography Awards (IPA) – Honorable Mention, Non-Professional, People/Wedding, for New York Stories: Happiness at Grand Central Monovisions Black & White Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Fine Art, for the series Folded Waves Architecture Photography Awards – Finalist, Bridges category, with Stars, Stripe and Stone Architecture Photography Awards – Finalist, Windows category, with Eye of a Fly