CoNTrIBuTorS “WHaT IS THE oNE PlaCE IN laS vEGaS EvErY MaN SHoulD kNoW aBouT?” Eva MuEllEr Born in Bavaria but now based in New York City, Mueller studied art direction before transitioning to photography. Stark and minimal images with sometimes dark and humorous twists are the backbone of her portfolio, and she often acts as an art director for her shoots. In Mueller’s work, she loves to incorporate architectural or modern interior design elements, such as a suite in The Cosmopolitan, which is the setting for her dizzy and daring fashion shoot (“Window Dressing,” Page 34). “The Las Vegas Lounge on Karen Avenue. It’s a place full of surprises.” 900 Karen Ave., 702.737.9350
DaNNY axElroD a vegas native by marriage, axelrod has lived in the city for more than 10 years. He has written for Las Vegas Life, Las Vegas Weekly, Las Vegas CityLife, Vegas Seven, Vegas Magazine and Las Vegas Luxury. You can follow his exploits both with and without his 6-year-old daughter at thevegasdad.com. This month, axelrod goes extreme with breathtaking, over-the-top experiences such as riding a Harley through the Grand Canyon (“Thrill ride,” Page 120). “Every guy in Vegas should know about the Freakin’ Frog and Whisky Attic. If beer and whiskey aren’t your thing, I have an AA meeting directory you can borrow.” 4700 S. Maryland Parkway, 702.597.3237; freakinfrog.com
MaurEEN HaNk Hank loves writing about places she doesn’t necessarily frequent. The noir-clad Downtowner explores five of the city’s best barbershops for an old-fashioned straight-razor shave (“Groomed for Success,” Page 60). “The Fireside Lounge in the Peppermill. It’s a sexy Sin City classic. Dim lighting, flame-topped waters and cocktail servers in black evening gowns make it the perfect spot for a first date.” 2985 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702.735.4177; peppermilllasvegas.com
JaNa CruDEr Cruder, a los angeles-based fashion and celebrity photographer, lent her talented eye and creative vibes to capture a bevy of the city’s top gentlemen (“reigning Men,” Page 68). Her current motto, “Got camera, will travel,” keeps her on the road with photo shoots in los angeles, Miami, las vegas and New York City. When she isn’t snapping stars such as Zac Efron, she is surfing, exploring and giving back through her charity, givesomethingtoremember.com. “The Goldstrike Canyon Hot Springs. Outdoorsy types only, please!” Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 702.293.8990; nps.gov/lake
aNTHoNY MaIr as Vegas/Rated’s senior contributing photographer, Mair says he loves every moment spent shooting for the publication. He also loves movies and his two French bulldogs, Jet and Mia. He enjoys creating an overall mood in a photo—if someone says it looks like a scene from a movie, he’s a happy chap. For this issue, Mair captures the city’s community-minded leading ladies (“Hearts on Fire,” Page 76). “Every man should know about Dior Homme, the store—not the cologne—in Crystals at CityCenter. If I had the money, I’d buy everything in the place.” 702.597.0941; dior.com
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