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A graduate of the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at NYU, former literary director of the Texas Book Festival, and editor-in-chief of Kirkus Reviews, Smith is the literary director of the San Antonio Book Festival, and he wrote Hottest Ticket (page 44) for this issue. Why did you pursue a career in journalism? I was thinking about going to graduate school in classics until I published my first article, and people actually read what I had to say! So vanity had a little something to do with it. Proudest career moment? Taking an 80-year-old magazine [Kirkus Reviews] and updating it while keeping everything about it there is to revere. René Hallen and Radka Leitmeritz's fashion photography has appeared in publications such as T: The New York Times Style Magazine, W, Vanity Fair, and The Wall Street Journal. What was it like to photograph Kirsten Dunst (page 76)? It was a dream come true. We've always loved her, but now we understand what's so special about her. The look in her eyes, the incred- ible, fresh energy, and the famous "something" only she has.… She is so inspiring and beautiful! Advice for aspiring photographers? Give yourself enough time to create your own style. Despite what many think, you want to be recognized by your work, not by your references. The Austin-based photographer frequents South Louisiana for work and family and takes inspiration from flora, form, movement, textures, and beauty of the ordinary. She shot Uchi for this issue (page 67). How did you decide on this career? Four or five years ago, I remembered how much I loved photography in high school. I naively decided to just go for it; I've been hustling ever since. Where do you prefer to shoot? I like to shoot food in any nook or corner with a window, as long as there is an ounce of natural light. The more directional the light is with the ceilings and walls, the better; otherwise, I try to create that directionality by flagging and bouncing light. Claiborne Smith writer K ate leSueur photographer rené & r adK a photographers PhotograPhy by Michael thad carter (sMith); alyson Fox (lesueur) DAV ENPORT V ILL AGE • 512.330.0303 COPEL A NDJEW ELER S.COM 3801 N. C A PITA L OF TEX A S HW Y. THE ART OF JEWELRY M A D E I N T H E U S A Rainbow Moonstones in Gold Lauren K