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An Unlikely Pair
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about our contributors
amy geier edgar
writer
Subject: “Distinctively Charleston: Pucker Up”
Behind the scenes: Amy is a former Associated Press reporter. She now writes freelance for nonprofits, newspapers and Web sites in South Carolina. Currently living in Irmo, S.C., with her husband Rik and daughter Madeleine, she says, “I learned a lot while writing this article, having never seen or tasted a persimmon previously.”

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photographer
Subject: “She’s Crafty”
Behind the scenes: Matthew is a Charleston-based commercial photographer who sees the world “a little differently.” He thrives on the variety of assignments that send him around the country, as well as those that keep him here in the intimacy of his studio. “Translating my vision into a two dimensional media is a blast. All the variables – light, texture, reflections and composition – at my fingertips to transform and share with the world. There is no bigger thrill for me.”

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john smoak
photographer
Subject: “A Lowcountry Life: Master of the Pit”
Behind the scenes: John draws inspiration from his Southern roots to create individual pieces of art for each of his clients. A native Charlestonian, John has a wide range of experience, including industrial, architecture and fine art photography. He was especially pleased to be able to photograph a barbecue pit master. “My friends call me ‘Barbecue’ because I love grilling, so when I got this assignment, I knew I was going to enjoy it.”

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Subject: “Delectable Delights: An Unlikely Pair”
Behind the scenes: Originally from the United Kingdom, Stewart is currently enjoying a balance between traveling on editorial and commercial assignments and working in his Asheville-based studio. For this assignment, he especially liked working with Delectable Delights columnist Holly Herrick. “She has done so much work as a food critic and is really one of the starlets of the regional food scene. It was great to work together and bounce ideas back and forth.”

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