David Lebovitz

www.davidlebovitz.com

Formerly a dessert maker at Chez Panisse, David Lebovitz lives in Paris and writes about the culture and cuisine, with a special focus on baking and desserts. His recipe books include tips and techniques for making homemade ice cream, chocolates, cakes, tarts, and cookies. His website and blog are internationally-read by a diverse community who enjoy reading about Living The Sweet Life in Paris.
Elise Bauer

www.Simplyrecipes.com

www.elise.com

For over 20 years, Elise Bauer advised technology companies on their business and marketing strategies. Clients included Apple Computer, Symantec, Warner Music Group, Creative Labs, and a host of technology start-up companies. Presently Bauer publishes the cooking blog Simply Recipes full-time, a blog started as a hobby in 2003. Simply Recipes is considered one of the premier cooking sites on the web, with over 3 million unique visitors a month.
Jaden Hair

www.steamykitchen.com

Jaden Hair is a food writer and up-and-coming television star who teaches Asian cooking. She authors one of the world’s top rated and trafficked food blogs, steamykitchen.com and appears regularly on live spots on Tampa Bay’s CBS (WFLA), Sarasota’s ABC (WWSB) and has a regular bi-monthly segment on the syndicated show “Daytime.” Jaden Hair, lives in Florida with her family and recently published “The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook.”
Matt Armendariz

www.mattbites.com

A former graphic designer and art director in the food industry, Matt Armendariz surrounded himself with great food before he began branching out into photography and blogging. Armendariz’ blog, Mattbites.com has been recognized by numerous publications, editors and writers and a charter members of Martha’s Circle, a selection of lifestyle blogs selected by the editors of Martha Stewart Living.
Adam Pearson

www.adamcpearson.com

Los Angeles-based food stylist, Adam Pearson, has an extensive client roster including Whole Foods Market, Food Network, Chiquita Banana, Telefora and Bristol Farms.
Diane Cu

www.whiteonricecouple.com

Diane Cu is a photojournalist and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Fueled by her love of local culture, people and rich heritage, she strives to document their powerful stories from around the world. Diane’s advertising and editorial work can be found in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Weekly Squid Ink, Edible Los Angeles Magazine and cookbooks. She is also a contributing photographer and writer to Ngoui Viet Daily News, co-founder of EvoMultimedia.com and WhiteOnRiceCouple.com
Todd Porter

www.tdphotographers.com

EvoMultimedia.com

Todd Porter is a Southern California based photographer and filmmaker. After 14 years in restaurant management, he found another calling in photography and film by documenting food, people, and their stories. Porter has shot for both advertising and editorial clients such as Thermador, The French Culinary Institute, Los Angeles Weekly Squid Ink, The Orange County Register and upcoming cookbooks.