Colin grew up behind the lens in his father's photography studio in Chelsea, where the energy of Manhattan seeped into everything he saw. As a teenager, he documented New York City's underground rave scene - an early education in capturing raw, unguarded moments in challenging light. That experience led him to The Fashion Institute of Technology, where the connections he built opened doors to shoot NYC Fashion Week and work at Twelv Magazine.

But fashion was just the beginning. Drawn to portraiture's power to reveal character and story, Colin assisted Mark Seliger and later Platon - opportunities that took him around the world and fundamentally shaped his approach to making images. Working alongside photographers known for their intimate, unflinching portraits taught him that great photography happens in the space between photographer and subject.

Today, Colin works as both a photographer and creative director in New York, bringing his editorial eye to video projects and expanding how he tells visual stories. Whether shooting stills or motion, he's driven by the same instinct that pulled him into those darkened rave spaces years ago: finding the authentic moment, the real person, the truth in the frame. He's always looking for compelling portrait work and exciting video opportunities that push creative boundaries.

Give him a shout at: studio@colinhughesphoto.com