Joe Long

Joe Long (born September 3, 1985), better known as Young Holla, is an artist, graphic designer, photographer, fashion designer, promoter, and entrepreneur. The self-proclaimed "Creator of Creativity" was born and raised in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Holla has always incorporated his acute sense of style and creativity into every aspect of his life. Holla attended Austin Peay State University and has earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. He is the founder, owner, and designer of Holla Fashions, a well-made creative line of fashion that reflects an urban sensibi...

Joe Long (born September 3, 1985), better known as Young Holla, is an artist, graphic designer, photographer, fashion designer, promoter, and entrepreneur. The self-proclaimed "Creator of Creativity" was born and raised in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Holla has always incorporated his acute sense of style and creativity into every aspect of his life. Holla attended Austin Peay State University and has earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. He is the founder, owner, and designer of Holla Fashions, a well-made creative line of fashion that reflects an urban sensibility and style. His business interests under the umbrella of Holla Fashions include Hollagraphy: Photography from an artist's perspective, Holla Creative, and the Creator of Creativity Blog. He is also a designer/photographer for Twenty4Seven Magazine, based out of Indianapolis.

"I want to be an inspiration to someone, no matter if its just one individual. I would love for my artwork to motivate someone to get the ambition to do something creative, something positive that would benefit them and others. I just want to be a positive influence."

Hollagraphy began in 2006. Inspired by photographer Andrew Thomas Clifton, Holla started off with a digital point and shoot, then later upgraded to a Nikon digital SLR to enhance his self-taught craft. Later, he learned the craft properly by learning the basic techniques of film photography, developing photos, and printing in the darkroom. He uses his eye from traditional art & design to capture his images. Holla's art is a beautiful mixture of street combined with professionalism. A picture says more than a thousand words, it takes your mind to another place and allows your imagination to explore the depths of your thoughts.