August marks the one year anniversary of TGD and we’re celebrating all month long! We couldn’t think of a better guy to kick things off with than Collin Hughes. The energy, sincerity, and youthfulness embodied in Collin’s images are a true reflection of who he is as a person—he is just as spirited, genuine, and fun as his photographs would lead you to believe. We heard firsthand from Collin about his journey to becoming a full-time photographer, which started in a small town in Minnesota and led him all the way to the buzzing streets of New York City. Read on to learn about how this one-time introvert came out of his shell, why he went to college for architecture, but ended up doing photography instead, what sparked his move to NYC, how his love for travel feeds his work, and what keeps him creatively satisfied.