Model Behavior
With her bewildering charm, porcelain face and creative flair, the incomparable Emma Isabella Holley is the multi-talented Hollywood heavyweight making a name for herself both in front of and behind the lens.
Shots by Emma Isabella Holley; Model: Stefanie Gurzanski
Model Emma Isabella Holley was a relative latecomer to the fashion industry adding modeling to her organic list of notable achievements, but the photographer was a title she coveted for as long as she could remember. As the pillar of her creative journey, a career behind the camera was in sight for young Holley since she was gifted her first point and shoot camera from her grandfather. “I seek inspiration from the world around me. I see so much beauty in nature, light, and architecture,” shared the visionary. No doubt a major inspiration for her desire to travel the world, taking her more than one hundred thousand Instagram followers with her. “As I’m answering these questions I’m sitting in my bedroom in New Zealand, looking at the most incredible view of the ocean and islands in the distance. This is my favorite place I’ve ever visited. We’re off to Fiji in a few days, so we’ll see if that beats this!” Did someone say vacation?
Before rushing off to sights unknown, Holley got candid on the real truths behind a photoshoot, the benefits of rising digital media and the sounds of wedding bells. A born creative, foodie and lover, the model reminisced her late-onset to her interest in fashion. “As a kid, I was a major tomboy. Despite my mom’s best efforts to get me to wear different clothing, I ended up wearing the same jeans and t-shirt every day. My mom would have to sneak into my room at night to wash the outfit so it would at least be clean for the next day!” laughed the brown-haired beauty. Reflecting a less-is-more attitude, chiming perfectly with her current mood of the authenticity and real-life exposure of film shooting, simplicity at its finest, you will most likely find this model braving the California winter in trousers, boots, a t-shirt, and coat. Always fresh-faced, Holley is dependent on brow gel! “Gotta tame these crazy caterpillars. Low key I use a $3 one from amazon, but it’s amazing,” revealed the photographer with a grin. With so many esteemed brands gracing the roster of a Holley collaboration, it is Benefit Cosmetics that the influencer deemed most memorable. With the rise of social media, the opportunity to collaborate and spread her creative wings can span far and wide.
As a creative, there is no better time than the present to connect to the world and showcase your vision in a free online venue of like minds. “I think there are a lot of amazing aspects of social media,” heartened Holley. “It brings artists together, provides a platform for artists of all mediums to showcase their work and be discovered.” Contrary to popular belief, the truth behind one of her beautiful images is not as simple as pose and shoot. “It is a lot of hard work and there is a lot of prep that people don’t see. A lot more goes into the photos than just what you see on set.” A scroll through her personal Instagram account, amongst the collection of aesthetically pleasing and curated imagery for fellow brands and Influencers alike, the model practices a healthy lifestyle of wellness and adventure. A way of life to which she promotes to her loyal and supportive following: “Having a healthy lifestyle is important to creative flow and inner happiness. It is not just about looking good, it’s about feeling good!”
Seeking travel as a creative and necessary escape for growth and well being, Holley has deemed us with the top travel items that she will never leave the states without. “Rosewater inside a little travel spray bottle. It’s a great toner for the face, and it also is one of the most refreshing feelings to spritz on at all times of the day. A good face wash and travel toothbrush and toothpaste is a must. With a clean face and mouth, you can feel fresh even after a 24 hour travel day.” Traveling the world with her longtime beau, it is with much excitement that wedding bells are on the horizon for this dreamy couple. A future bride and with many ties to the industry’s atelier’s, we did our best to uncover the model’s dream dress. Tight-lipped and enticingly vague, “Well I already found my dress and I can’t describe it because my fiancé might read this interview, so you’ll have to wait and see!” A similar answer to what we can expect from the beauty come 2020. With exciting new ventures coming for this triple threat, she leaves us with these words: “Stay cool friends, be yourself always. Thanks for reading!”
