ML - Michigan Avenue

2015 - Issue 3 - May/June

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Credentials: An internationally published fine art and commercial photographer, Petya Shalamanova's images have been featured in Vice, Elle, GQ, RedEye, Glossed & Found, 12 Magazine, and Newspaper Bulgaria. Behind the story: "What I loved most about photographing Regina ["Taylor Made," page 52] was that she had really elegant presence and truly came alive in front of the camera. Taking photos of her was like witnessing a beautiful performance." Her inspiration: "People who are unapologeti- cally themselves." Woman of influence: "My grandmother, Pepi, has had a very hard life, but retained her grace despite the hand she was dealt." Petya Shalamanova photographer Credentials: Thomas Connors writes regularly about the arts, design, and dining. He has penned pieces for a variety of magazines, including Town & Country, Interior Design, and Modern. Behind the story: "It can be a bit daunting settling in for an interview with wildly successful people. Will they be cool? Will they be tightlipped? But Gloria and Emilio Estefan ["Feel That Conga," page 49] were among the easiest interview subjects I've ever encountered. And boy, did we chat—not the usual 15-minutes-and-you're- done route." Woman of influence: "My friend Debra Levine closed her home and is headed off to live in Thailand. She hates when people refer to this as her 'adventure'; for her, it's life—it's what you do." Credentials: Carter Berg's work has appeared in Elle Decor, Madame Figaro, and Country Living, and he recently published a book, New York Snapshots. Behind the story: "I've known Dylan ["Sweet Dream," page 102] for over 20 years, but this was the first time I've photographed her for a magazine story. Just as I expected, she was a great subject." Woman of influence: "First Lady Michelle Obama. I couldn't be more proud to have such an intelligent, positive, and elegant woman representing the United States." thomaS connorS writer carter Berg photographer '8068' GLASSES • CONTACTS • EYE EXAMS • SUNGLASSES 23 CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS FOR BRANDS, LOCATIONS, AND EVENTS: spexoptical.com Discover your Spex appeal

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