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SARAH HARRELSON As Editorial Director since 2010, I've had the privilege of working with talent whom I've long admired—and the thrill of discovering some new creatives as well. It would be impossible for me to choose a favorite, but I'd love to hear yours! Tag #BHmagturns20 with your favorite story. 20 YEARS OF STYLE BAL HARBOUR MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY IN PRINT. WE ASKED A FEW OF OUR CONTRIBUTORS TO REFLECT ON THEIR WORK OVER THE YEARS. FROM DOCUMENTING ALLIGATORS IN THE EVERGLADES TO SNAPPING SUPERMODELS-IN- THE-MAKING IN THE WILDS OF BEVERLY HILLS, IT'S BEEN AN HONOR TO COLLABORATE WITH THESE GREAT IMAGEMAKERS. RUVEN AFANADOR Prior to being a part of Bal Harbour, I had admired its stories and the effort its photographers, editors, and producers put into making them. Through its beautiful fashion images, it has always been a transporting experience. From the first moment, years ago when we did our first story together, a very fruitful collaboration began that has lasted for years. We have done stories in amazing locations— from fairytale palaces to very modern homes. We have done studio shoots with very complex sets—some filled with sand, some with ice sculptures—and some very minimal sets where only the sculptural clothing worn by the model created the dream… Mary Crimmins, photographed by Ruven Afanador for the Fall/Winter 2018 Issue MICHEL COMTE The images with Chanel Iman were captured 12 years ago, brightening up our house in La Collina [Beverly Hills] with her energy and beauty. Chanel Iman, photographed by Michel Comte for the Fall/Winter 2010 issue 88 BAL HARBOUR