Photographer

It’s easy to see why Steven is making a name for himself in his home base of LA and beyond. He has a contagious energy, which comes across in conversation and in his images. This self-taught photographer originally planned to pursue music, but as events unfolded, he changed his focus and now he’s photographing celebs and musicians alike. Read on about Steven’s creative childhood, his foray into photography, the outlook on work and life that keeps him going, and why he gives most of the credit to his parents. Thanks for talking with us, Steven! —Tina

August marks the one year anniversary of TGD and we’re celebrating all month long, kicking things off with than Collin Hughes. The energy, sincerity, and youthfulness embodied in Collin’s images are a true reflection of who he is—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, and what keeps him creatively satisfied. —Tina

We love Anna’s photographs so much. Her work is intriguing, youthful, and full of energy. Anna has that laid-back vibe of her home state, but she also has the grit and drive it takes to succeed in her current home of New York City. It was an honor to hear from Anna about her journey from photography as fun to making it a serious pursuit, the year she spent in Mexico after college, how she made the transition from assisting to shooting, the lucky break that got her started, and why she’s grateful, but never satisfied. Thanks, Anna! —Tina

Some people tell stories with words or music; Eric tells stories with images. Take a peek at his blog and you’ll see what we mean. This Texan turned New Yorker is not only talented, he’s friendly and humble to boot. Read on as Eric shares about making the move from a career in finance to photography, the risk he took in moving to New York, and why he wants to leave a legacy beyond photos. —Tina

We’ve been a fan of Francesca’s photography for a long time. Her series, The New Angular, decorates our wall at home. Like most of Francesca’s work, the otherworldly series resonates with us in a way we can’t explain. Needless to say, we were thrilled when Francesca graciously agreed to sit down and chat with us about how she discovered her love for photography, who and what inspires her, and the kind of legacy she hopes to leave behind. —Tina