Mark Von Holden
is a New York-based photographer specializing in editorial, event,
and portrait photography domestically and abroad.
After graduating from Florida State
University, Mark relocated to New York City in 2001 to pursue
a career behind the camera. He was employed and studied at the
International Center of Photography from (2001-2002). Shortly
after, Mark assisted for fashion photographer David La Chapelle,
www.davidlachapelle.com,
and later began working for portrait photographer Alfonse Pagano,
www.alfonsepaganophotography.com.
In 2002, Mark joined DMI Photo,
www.dmiphoto.com,
an online, digital photography agency, specializing in celebrity
events, music, fashion and news. Starting off as a freelnace photographer, Mark quickly excelled and became a staff photograher. DMI Photo was one of the orginal high profile celebrity photography agencies in New York and continued this position for over 25 years.
In December 2005, DMI Photo was acquired by Wireimage. Through this transition Mark eventualy became a staff photographer and continued to provide his excellent photographic skills and work ethic to capture some of the highest profile events, galas, news, and awards shows, in New York City and beyond. In the fall of 2007 Wireimage was acquired by Gettyimages. After this second transition, 5 years of being a staff photographer, and establishing himself in New York City, Mark Von Holden Photography came to fruition. Mark still works with Wireimage on a weekly basis providing excellent professionalism for all of their high quality list of clients and diverse assignment needs.
Mark has earned his clients' trust
and respect by injecting tailored creativity into his body of
work for his clients, while always maintaining quality above all
for his many varied assignments and commercial work each day.
Additionally,
his continued pursuits of truth, artistry, and the human condition
bring him to explore the visual image through his travels around
the world."Photography, I believe, is a discipline that captures
the pulse of light and emotion in a split second. Whether documenting
or personally creating my vision, I'm alive when I'm behind the
camera and capturing that decisive moment. This is the essence of creativity which is most meaningful to me.”
