CONTRIBUTORS

Daria Amato

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER I am a native New Yorker and graduate from the School of Visual Arts. Throughout my 30 years of experience, I have photographed for a wide range of editorial, advertising, company branding and corporate clients in addition to music, fashion, portraiture, weddings and still life. As a photographer, I have been recognized and awarded by the Society of Publication Designers and Graphic Design USA Magazine and have received the Optima Design Award for best cover photography. I am an enthusiastic storyteller of moving and still images within lifestyle, food and travel, along with being a health foodie, yearning traveler, forever student and beach lover.

Samantha Lowe

CONTRIBUTING GRAPHICS I am a two-time award-winning graphic designer based in Hampstead. After graduating from Kansas State University, I quickly became a senior designer for New Boston Creative Group. A move down South shifted me into the freelancing world, and after 15 years I have not looked back. I have worked for a variety publications across the Southeast as art director and designer. When people ask me to describe myself in a few words, I say: faith, family, design and dark chocolate.

Edward Wills

CONTRIBUTING WRITER Edward Wills is a transplanted Hoosier enjoying life in coastal North Carolina.