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PhotograPhy by ben Porter (Porter); todd V. Wolfson (tatom). oPPosite Page: stefano fabrizio darold (darold); Kelly rucKer (meeWes) Ben Porter AmAndA tAtom The Texas Tech University graduate worked for 10 years in television, anchor- ing and reporting for NBC and CBS affiliates until leaving the business to raise her three daughters. Now the host of Studio512, Amanda Tatom believes it's never too late for new beginnings. She wrote about Rimix on page 70. What do you like best about your job? It's always an adventure. One day my office might be inside a biplane flying over the city skyline; the next day I am wearing a mermaid tail and doing an underwater photo shoot. This is once-in-a- lifetime stuff. How would you describe your style? Sophisticated, whimsical, and classic with my own personal twist—somewhere between Audrey Hepburn, a drag queen, a mommy, and a working woman. What's your beauty must-have? Lash exten- sions—hands down! Name your Austin loves. Hotel Ella happy hour, sunsets on Lake Travis, South Congress strolling. …WITHOUT WHOM THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE Growing up with a father who worked with a professional production crew opened Ben Porter's eyes to visual art. Born and raised in Austin, Porter worked to buy his first camera at the age of 14 and has been in love with photography ever since. He shot much of our Invited section (page 29). When did you know you wanted to be a photo- grapher? At the age of 16 I volunteered on a portrait project with Meals On Wheels and decided that photography would be the career I pursue. In what environments do you like to shoot? I prefer to shoot in natural light enhanced with reflectors or strobes. How do you put your subjects at ease? I like to engage with my subject to ease any tension while shooting to capture the right moment. Where in Austin is the best photo opp? Butler Park is my favorite place to do a shoot because you have nature, urban, and water options available. 1601 W. 38th Street at Kerbey Lane Austin, Texas ~ 512-458-5407 Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm gardenroomboutique.com theGardenRoom