DAVID ANGER

Occupied a series of jobs—
boarding school teacher,
legal assistant, and
concierge—before launching
a freelance writing career.
Eventually, David held editing
positions at regional
and national publications,
where he began styling
photographs, too. Today,
he styles for national
retailers. David lives in
Minneapolis with his partner
and Maine Coon cats. Classical
music and all things
Danish are his passions.
davidanger.com

BURCU AVSAR

Burcu known as Buj, was born
and raised in Turkey, but calls
Brooklyn home now. Her work,
mostly still life, interiors
and food has appeared in
Bon Appetit, Country Living,
Real Simple and Martha Stewart
Living to name a few. She finds
inspiration from nature itself
and carries it to the controlled environment. Whether in studio
or on location her obsession in creating the perfect light makes
her images unique.
burcuavsar.com

ADRIENNE BLUMTHAL

After working for six years in marketing, Adrienne decided to
follow her personal passion and
go to pastry school. She now
helps publications, bakeware and ingredient companies develop high quality, aspirational recipes for
the at-home baker. Blumthal's
baking style focuses on simplicity
and seasonality. She is also the creator of PieBox, a company that produces locally made, sustainable
wooden pastry carriers. 

EWAN BURNS

New York and Los Angeles
based photographer Ewan
Burns loves to shoot people
jumping out of airplanes,
scaling mountains and riding
waves, but he’s just as good
catching them off guard while
making coffee. Some clients
lucky enough to have Ewan
in their foxhole and on set
have been t mobile, Kia
motors, The Guardian UK,
GE, ESPN, MTV,and now us.

RACHEL FAGIANO

Published author, scholar and artist–Rachel received her M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies with
an Advanced Certificate in Museum Studies from NYU. Rachel works in New York and pursues multiple freelance projects in her free time. With a keen eye for ethics and grammar she is passionate about the politics of food. Follow her at 
thecuratorial.com

JIM FRANCO

A lifestyle photographer 
based in New York City. 
He has traveled the globe 
photographing for various 
big name clients such as, 
Conde Nast Traveler, 
Apartment Therapy and 
W Hotels and still somehow 
finds time for the little 
people like us. Thanks Jim! 
jimfranco.com

EMILY FIFFER

Senior Editor of DailyCandy.
When she’s not writing,
she’s snacking.

NICOLAS GOURGUECHON

When Nic is not sharing 
the stage with Lee Sratch 
Perry, he’s behind the 
camera. Whether it’s food, 
people or interiors we are 
drawn to Gourguechon’s 
quiet thoughtful compositions 
through the lens. A graduate 
of Rhode Island School 
of Design, Nic now calls 
Chicago home. If you’re lucky, 
you might find him spinning at 
Danny’s on Wednesday night. 
nicolasgourguechon.com 

STEVE HAMILTON

California born, New York City based, artist and filmmaker who's love of finding and sharing a good funny
story is only slightly tempered by
his unfettered enthusiasm for any
type of bleak existential drama minimalistically unfolded within the ashes of time.  Call it an east coast/west coast dialectic.  
Experience some of Steve's darkly
funny threads of existence at
SuperExtraLimo.com

JOCELYN JOSON

You can find this bi-coastal
designer in New York, Napa, or somewhere in between, traveling with
her artist/filmmaker husband in their vintage Airstream trailer seeking
the best  products and design practices across the country. Fascinated with other lifestyles Jocelyn also travels extensively abroad researching unique products and perspectives for her
full service design consultancy,
TotallySuperDeluxe.com

RENEE LARSON

Writer turned painter,
New York based artist,
Renee Larson is usually
the smartest yet humblest
person in the room. She
holds a degree in literature
from NYU, but found out
that being behind a canvas
was more engaging than
deconstructing Jane
Austen. You can see
Renee’s work at
reneedraws.blogspot.com

STEVEN MCDONALD

A graduate of fine art at
Cooper Union, Steven’s
clean and modern still life
and product photography has
been integral in creating
brand identity for many
national retailers. He’s
also one of the most kind,
generous and mischievously
fun people one could ever
hope to work with.
stevenmcdonald.com

JOE MAER

One of the most sought after
prop stylists & set designers
who splits his time between
New York & California coast.
Among his clients are West
Elm, Williams Sonoma, CB2,
Target and Food & Wine.
He also runs one of the
best prop houses in NYC,
Good Light Props. Everyone
should have a friend like Joe.
joemaer.com

TIM MAZUREK

Food writer, stylist,
photographer and creator
of the award-winning blog,
Lottie + Doof. He and his
partner live on the west
side of Chicago within
walking distance of the
best donuts on earth.
lottieanddoof.com 

STEVE KARL METZER

Steven Metzer is a Chicago based freelance photographer with a passion for portraiture. His work focuses
on creating intimate images of individuals, incorporating their environment and personalities
into each shot. He concentrates on capturing people in both natural
and unnatural states.
stevenkarlmetzer.com

SUSAN PITTARD

is a freelance photographer and certified holistic health coach
living in New York City. She shoots lifestyle, food, portraiture, and fashion for a variety of national publications. Susan's passion for photography, food, nutrition,
as well as cooking have inspired
her to incorporate all these into a resourceful website called MY BEETING HEART. On her site you find heart-healthy recipes, quick food ideas from busy, career driven individuals and great tips for living a balanced life.
susanpittard.com

MARIE SULLIVAN

A Brooklyn-based style blogger
and a budding prop and wardrobe
stylist. She holds a degree
in Art History and is finishing
a Master’s in Museum Studies. 
Professionally, she strives to
counter balance her formal
education with an exuberance
for outrageous style.
Check out her blog at 

DANE TASHIMA