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I photographed cosmetics, I photographed clothing, I even photographed my first fashion spread.

Shortly thereafter, Eddie bought me a digital camera and I felt like a kid on Christmas Day. The shots came out well and I was proud of my work, but I told Eddie that I couldn't afford to buy any more film. I agreed when he asked me if I would shoot the photos as a favor.Īfter packing a few rolls of Fuji Superia and Kodak Ultra Color, I found myself traveling to the financial district to photograph cocktails, then to Tribeca to photograph furniture. He was was working on a prototype of Debonair with a classmate (Ben Kneen).Įddie had hired models and a professional photographer for the cover shoot, however, he also needed some products photographed and he couldn’t afford to hire a pro whenever he needed pictures taken. I was earning $400 a week as a graphic designer and struggling to keep my head above water when Eddie called me. Years later, I found myself serving as a co-parent of that baby.

Eddie had a vision and a tagline: "Executive Class, Mailroom Budget." His plan was to take the absurdly-expensive outfits, restaurants and travel destinations that men's magazines wrote about, then find reasonable equivalents that anyone could afford.Īnd so was born the idea for Eddie's baby, Debonair Magazine.