Jan Von Holleben

Jan Von Holleben was born in 1977 in southern Germany. He got into photography at age 13 by experimenting with all sorts of "magical tricks". He later studied to teach disabled kids at Padagogische Hochschule in Freiburg. After moving to London he earned his degree in the theory and history of photography at Surrey Institute of Art and Design. He then worked as picture editor, art director and photographic director in London. He set up Young Photographers United and photodebut.