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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC KLIENBERG (GALDONES) Seth Putnam Credentials: Seth Putnam is the editor of The Collective Quarterly, a brand-new print magazine based on travel and creativity. As a reporter-at-large, he's written for Chicago magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Kansas City Star, Details online, and more. Behind the story: "The Plant ["Less Than Zero," page 124] is a vertical farming operation in a converted meatpacking facility in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. I'm always looking for juxtaposition, and it doesn't get much more opposite than f lesh versus greens." His inspiration: "The old Life magazine credo: 'To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel: That is the purpose of life.'" Favorite spot in Chicago: "Frank and Mary's Tavern on Elston Avenue." Huge Galdones Credentials: A scientist turned food and lifestyle photographer, Huge Galdones is a native of Montreal. His work has appeared in Food & Wine, New York magazine, Travel + Leisure, and more. Behind the story: "Since Don and Jen ["City and State," page 86] were seated at the chef 's counter, I shot a lot of their interactions while standing in the middle of the kitchen. While I feel at home amid the hustle of the kitchen staff, I'm not sure if they felt the same way." His inspiration: "There's always more to it than the food on the plate. I'm passionate about capturing the behind- the-scenes stories that drive the food scene." Rachel Dratch Credentials: Rachel Dratch starred on The Second City's Mainstage from 1995 to 1998 before beginning her seven years as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She wrote Girl Walks into a Bar... Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle (Gotham Books). Behind the story: "Even though Cecily Strong ["Funny Girl," page 104] and I play different types of characters, I learned we have very similar comedy backgrounds: We're a combo of class clown and drama geek." What she misses most about Chicago: "Cheap rent for really spacious apartments." Favorite spot in Chicago: "ImprovOlympic and Second City. I have so many fond memories of the comedians I was lucky enough to work with." Robert Ascroft Credentials: An international editorial and commercial director, Robert Ascroft's work has appeared in Gotham, Harper's Bazaar, T Magazine, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and more. Behind the story: "Both of the models ["Wear Minimum," page 112] were great to work with. I loved their energy; we spent 14 hours in the studio playing." Favorite spot in Chicago: "I love to visit my high school friends that moved to Chicago years ago. Of course, I can't get the Wilco CD cover for Yankee Hotel Foxtrot out of my mind when I am downtown." His inspiration: "I love being able to adapt to different situations visually. It's great to do things that are slightly outside of the style you usually work in—it keeps things fresh." 32 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM ... WITHOUT WHOM THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE SPRING 2014 032_MA_FOB_Contribs_Spring_14.indd 32 2/11/14 11:30 AM