CONTRIBUTORS MEGAN SOREL WHO Recently dubbed as one of 2014’s top photographers by Martha Stewart Weddings, this Santa Barbara wife/mother of two captures the magic and beauty of local love stories. Her work has been published in numerous magazines and blogs, including The Knot, Style Me Pretty, and Flutter. WHAT Shot our special Santa Barbara Magazine Weddings section opener, featuring Briana Rasinski and David Nachman’s mission revivalthemed nuptials (page 145).
“WHEN I FIRST MET WITH BRIANA AND DAVID, HER PARENTS, AND HER BROTHER, I IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND THEIR BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP.”
ANDREW DURHAM This Los-Angeles based photographer is known for his work with Dior, Interview, and Vanity Fair, among others. WHAT Captured the avant-garde essence of the Madonna Inn with Lydia Hearst for “Spring Break” (page 118). “Working with Lydia was terrific,” says Durham. “She has a great sense of humor and really understands photography. That’s always a plus on a shoot.” WHO
“LOCATION SCOUTING WAS THE EASIEST THING EVER. WE COULDN’T TURN A CORNER WITHOUT DISCOVERING SOMETHING FANTASTIC. IT JUST KEPT GETTING BETTER.”
KEVIN SCRANTZ This bayou-based cinephile has written several screenplays—including Picture Perfect, which is currently making its way around the film fest circuit. WHAT Retold the story of Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights leading lady Virginia Cherrill in “Country Lights” (page 126). “Finding out the whys and hows of an unknown girl catapulted into overnight fame who ended up happily growing avocados in Montecito intrigued me.” WHO
“I LOVE CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD AND THE STORIES OF THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT WHAT IT WAS. VIRGINIA CHERRILL’S STORY SEEMED REMARKABLE TO ME FOR THE SIMPLE REASON THAT IT HAD A HAPPY ENDING.”
LISA ROMEREIN This Seattle-born, Santa Monica-based shutterbug specializes in food, travel, architecture, and portrait photography and has an expansive list of top-tier clientele such as our sister publication, C, Vanity Fair, Sunset, and Veranda. WHAT Snapped Kim and Tammy Hughes’s seaside home in “Getting One’s Moorings” (page 102). “Tammy was such an active participant, and it was a pleasure to collaborate with her.”
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“THE HUGHESES HAVE A GREAT ESTHETIC, VERY CREATIVE. IN EVERY SHOT, THEY ADDED LITTLE DETAILS THAT MADE IT SPECIAL.”
SHADI BECCAI WHO Crediting her Iranian-Italian heritage and travels abroad for her taste, this Los Angeles-based stylist has lent her fashionable eye to publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, and Marie Claire. WHAT Created vibrant looks for “Spring Break” (page 118). “I wanted to play along with the Madonna Inn’s ornate style by choosing looks that almost camouflaged with the extravagant decorations and patterns.”
“MY STYLE IS USUALLY VERY MINIMAL, SO IT WAS FUN TO STEP OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE AND PUT TOGETHER LOOKS THAT FIT IN WITH THE QUIRKY AND WHIMSICAL ROOMS.”
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