The invention relates to a photopolymer formulation comprising matrix polymers, writing monomers and photo initiators, to a method for producing said photopolymer formulation, a photopolymer formulation obtained according to said method, a sheeting, a film, a layer, a layer structure or a moulded body made from said photopolymer formulation and to the use of said photopolymer formulation for producing optical elements, in particular for producing holographic elements and images.