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Amber Klinck WRITER A Colorado girl turned SoCal beach bum, Amber currently works in LA as a freelance writer. With a love of the little details, she has a strong passion for story. When not chasing after her young daughter, she can be found tapping away at her computer in search of inspiration.
Siri Berting PHOTOGRAPHER With several years experience in both art direction and photography, Siri has been making imagery for quite a while, much of that time with her husband, Jeff. Sharing a brain and a love for photography is what drives them to create compelling images. Life is a journey, and they are enjoying the ride together.
One of a Kind When I first began working at Moon Tide Media, I remember my initial introduction to architect Pat Killen. Smartly dressed, with stylish spectacles and a contagious personality, this man offered presence to match his design work. Modern. Meticulous. Memorable. That was Pat Killen. We sadly lost Pat this summer, way too soon. Yet the magnificent gusto he brought to his work still lingers. I remember watching him interact with clients on a photo shoot, cracking jokes and discussing design features like they were collaborating for the first time. Pat genuinely loved the people he designed for, and I believe his projects reflect that passion. The same can be said for many architects, designers, builders and contractors who put their hearts and souls into the shelters of the South Bay. Over the last decades, Pat helped blaze a trail for contemporary design here in our community, and it’s exciting to see so many talented professionals keep up that momentum years later. And like Pat himself, every one of these peers should proudly put a personal stamp on our broader landscape. Cottage or contemporary, mid-century or Mediterranean—our neighborhoods are anything but homogenous. Let’s hope this spirit of craftsmanship, creativity and consciousness stays with us well into the future. I hope you’ll enjoy our latest collection of home features and design tips as much as we did putting it together.
– Darren Elms, Editor
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Suzanna Cullen Hamilton WRITER Suzanna is a writer and regular contributor to regional and national publications and websites featuring articles on lifestyle, entertainment, architecture, interior design, the arts and the environment. She is a former business owner with sales to a high net worth clientele, and she currently resides in Los Angeles.
Laura Watts COPY EDITOR As a writer and editor for the past two decades, Laura knows the power of words. She has been the copy editor for Moon Tide Media, including Southbay HOME magazine, for the past five years, and she edits the magazine’s design showcases. She shares her love of the written word with her son, with whom she’s enjoying the journey of at-home virtual school.
Jennie Nunn WRITER Lauren Pressey PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren has been photographing South Bay children and their families since 2006. She strives to capture her subjects honestly and artfully and loves the Southern California landscape she gets to work with. A resident of Hermosa Beach and mother of two, she can often be found traveling with camera in hand, documenting the craziness that is her little family.
California–based freelance writer Jennie is a former editor at magazines including 7x7, California Home+Design, and most recently Sunset. A Palos Verdes native, her work has appeared in publications including The San Francisco Chronicle, AFAR, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, C Magazine, The Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, Luxe Interiors+Design and The Hollywood Reporter.