Boston Common - Niche Media - A side of Boston that's anything but common.
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photography by Josh Campbell (benJamin); Corky buCzyk (getlen) "When a performer has the natural talent of harry connick jr., labels slip aWay. it's just a joy to listen." —larry getlen Amanda Friedman is originally from suburban Detroit. She currently lives in Los Angeles and shoots for a variety of clients, including cosmopolitan, travel + leisure, people, budget travel, the Wall street journal, and London's sunday telegraph. Her photos have been published in the american photography 15, 17, and 18 annuals. surface magazine named her a 1999 Avant Guardian, she was a 2008 Critical Mass finalist, and she placed first in the photo essay category of the 2011 PDN/ National Geographic Traveler World in Focus contest. In this issue: Friedman photographed jeweler Kristina Pitaniello for "Local Treasure." What impressed you m o st about Kristina's work? "Her attention to detail and t h e craftsmanship." How would you describe your own s t yle? "Clean, graphic, and simple." What made you want to pick up a camera the first time? "My stepmother was a photojournalist for a small newspaper in suburban Detroit when I was in eighth and ninth grade. I saw all the cool people and places she got to photograph. My parents also had many art and photo books lying around, which I loved looking at. I was drawn to art from a very early age. I was then given a camera in high school and instantly fell in love with the process." What do you love most about Boston? "Dunkin' Donuts! We don't have them in Los Angeles yet." AmAndA FriedmAn Photographer Photographer Joel Benjamin has been shooting fashion and advertising for 20 years. He has a bustling studio in Fort Point. In this issue: Benjamin focused his lens on the seven stars of our men's feature. What impression did these men make on you? "I admired how these self-assured men were up for the challenges of this photo shoot and were both committed to the process and relaxed. It takes a lot of courage and humor to do a fashion shoot!" Are there any clothing items you coveted from the set? "I'm all about the black topcoat that Menton's chef de cuisine, Scott Jones, wore. I'm a jeans guy, and I thought this coat looked good dressed up or down." Rebecca Knight is a journalist in Boston. Her work has been published in the new york times , the financial times, usa today, and the economist. In this issue: Knight interviewed Brian Halligan of HubSpot for "View from the Top." What struck you most about Brian? "He is a sharp guy who also happens to be incredibly funny." If you were to develop your own software, what would it do? "I just bought a new place in the South End, and decorating it has been a challenge. I would love a program that would let me see exactly how a paint color/ couch/piece of art would look in my living room before I buy it." Joel BenJAmin Photographer reBeccA Knight Writer Larry Getlen has written about entertainment for time, esquire, new york magazine, the new york post, and other publications. In this issue: For our cover story, Getlen talked with Harry Connick Jr. about his life in music. What struck you most about Harry? "Here's a man who had one of the greatest musical mentors one could hope for in Ellis Marsalis, so he understands the importance of education and sees how so many american idol aspirants have missed out on this." What music resonates with you? "A wide variety, from jazz to heavy metal. But when a performer has the natural talent of Harry Connick Jr., labels slip away. It's just a joy to listen." lArry getlen entertainment writer 36 bostoncommon-magazine.com ...Without Whom this issue would not have been possible // late Fall 2014