Oliver Vonberg is a native of Hamburg. His photographic focus is on people, lifestyle, and portrait photography. In addition, he also films and produces videos. From a young age, he held a reflex camera in his hands, developing photos and films in his father’s darkroom. However, his path to photography was anything but straightforward. After internships with photographers and film productions, he went all-in on his music career in 1999, aiming for success with his band. Eight years and a record deal later, he found his way into the media industry. This led to 12 years as a graphic designer and art director at a Hamburg agency. Collaborating on photo productions with Paul Ripke reignited his passion for
Eight years and a record deal later, he found his way into the media industry. This led to 12 years as a graphic designer and art director at a Hamburg agency. Collaborating on photo productions with Paul Ripke reignited his passion for photography, and in 2016, he took the leap into freelance work as a photographer—successfully from the start. His client list soon included Vodafone, Red Bull Media, McDonald's, Gore, Telekom, PayPal, and many other corporations and energy providers. His love for Scandinavia and outdoor adventures is often reflected in his photos. Clients not only appreciate his photography but also his cheerful and witty personality. "So why didn’t he end up in television?!”"