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photography by Jay b. Sauceda (horton); bryan Shultz (Wright) While Jim Wright was studying fashion design in college, his professor noticed his talent in photography, leading Wright to enroll in the Art Institute of Philadelphia; once he picked up the camera, he never put it down. His love of surfing (and hatred of East Coast winters) took Wright to California, where he landed a job assisting famed photographer Peggy Sirota. His work has been seen in Town & Country, Rolling Stone, and Vanity Fair, among others. Wright shot our cover story (page 78). What sparked your love of photography? Growing up, my mother was a snap queen, so there was always a camera lying around the house. Later on [in college I] took photo graphy as an elective and instantly fell in love with the medium. What's the key to putting your subjects at ease during a shoot? Doing research on the subject. Knowing why you are there. Engaging them in conversation and not being afraid to speak to them as real people as opposed to talking to a celebrity. Where's your favorite place to shoot? The beach. Everyone seems to instantly relax there. Plus you can't beat the light at sunrise or sunset. What are your plans this holiday season? Heading back East to the Philadelphia/ New Jersey area to spend time with my girlfriend, family, and friends—and just enjoy a proper cheesesteak. An Austin-based food and lifestyle photographer, Jody Horton's clients include Bon Appétit, Garden & Gun, Jack Daniel's, and Shiner Beers. He has received awards and recognition from Communication Arts, AI-AP, PDN, and the James Beard Foundation. Horton shot our Taste Opener in this issue (page 68). Why do you like photographing food? I love working with people who are passionate about what they do. What made you decide to make food one area of focus for your work? Its natural story-telling structure—from harvest to prep to final presentation— makes it a compelling subject to photograph. I also love to eat it. Where's your favorite setting to shoot? Any where with natural light. How or when did you know you wanted to be a photo grapher? When I failed at documentary film and realized that writing was too difficult. What's the one thing in Austin outof towners must see? Barton Springs. Jim Wright photographer Jody horton photographer ...Without Whom this issue would not have been possible 1601 W. 38th Street at Kerbey Lane Austin, Texas ~ 512-458-5407 Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm gardenroomboutique.com theGardenRoom