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While working in the fashion industry for 15 years, Jean Scheidnes moved from the Austin American-Statesman to Women's Wear Daily to Neiman Marcus corporate. Her main gig is social media consulting for brands, and she wrote our Arbiter of Taste (page 29). What did you learn while writing about Zoltan David? The time, creativity, and skill that every piece represents is astonishing. And for this world-class, artisanal luxury business to have thrived in Austin, pre-Internet and pre-tech boom, is an extraordinary accomplishment. What's your one Austin must? My husband and I went to the Broken Spoke on our first date, so that's our happy place. Jason Cohen has moved to and from Austin three times since 1990. A contributor for Pitchfork and Eater, among others, Cohen penned the story about Barton Hills Choir for our Hottest Ticket (page 45). How did you decide on your career path? I really liked the band Glass Eye, came to Austin for a college football game, and somehow ended up in grad school writing for the Chronicle. What is your favorite writing topic? These days, it's food. At other times, it's music, movies, TV, or sports. What are your Austin loves? The Ice Bats (RIP), breakfast tacos (though Via 313 and Grandma's Humus are a close second), and Hole in the Wall. Born and raised in Austin, Wynn Myers has been snapping photos since high school and now lives in the Hill Country with her husband and their four pups. She photographed Jason Dial for our F1 feature (page 84). Where do you prefer to shoot? I love shooting with natural light—outdoors or beautiful interiors with great windows. What's the key to putting your subjects at ease? I have a conversation with them to get to know them a bit. For most, being photographed is an uncomfortable experience; I try to acknowledge that and give my subject time to get comfortable. Giving subjects an action or prop can help a lot. Jean ScheidneS writer W ynn MyerS photographer JaSon cohen writer 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 since 1983 P h i l i p Z a h m D e s i g n s