Biography
He was born in 1977 in Collogne and was raised in the southern Georgia countryside. His parents worked as a cinematographer and a child therapist so he grew up near a lot of photographic work. he started his photographic journey at age 13. After he taught kids with learning disabilities at the Padagogische Hochschule in Freiburg, he then moved to London, got a degree in the Theory and History of Photography at Surrey Institute of Art and Design. he became really involved in the London photographic scene, he worked as a picture editor, art director and photographic director there. he then made two photographic collectives, Young Photographers United and photodebut, then made one called Photographer's Office. he mainly focused on homo ludens (the man who learns through play), it is built from a play integration of pedagogical theory and he added his own experiences. His work has been published internationally. His favourite collaborations are his friends and fantasy characters like dragons, fairies and monsters.
Jan von Holleben's pictures
I like how vibrant the colour is, it makes the green trees really stand out and how realistic the image looks. I dont like how they are laying on boards because it makes the image less believable.
I like this picture because it shows a real life fantasy of children's dreams. i also like how it shows the illusion of the kids being in space.
I like how the kids look so care-free.
