Born in 1977, Von Holleben began taking photographs when he was just 13. He first studied Disability Education, then graduated in Theory and History of Photography from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design in London. He was a photo editor and artistic director, and set up two photographer groups, before returning himself to photography, causing a sensation, in particular, with his distinctive layered work. His best known series is Dreams of Flying. He lives with his family in Berlin.
