For the past two decades, photographer David Lubarsky has created what he calls "genuine visual statements of people in places" for editorial and corporate clients. His background as a social documentarian helps shape a distinct view of the human experience that continues to inspire his work. He photographed Wireless by Design.

Writing about reseller-delivered IT support in Smooth Service Keeps SMBs on Track was old hat to Half Moon Bay, California's Matt Villano, who covered security for CRN before returning to the freelance world. He writes for a variety of publications, from Backpacker to the New York Times. Outside the office, he likes to run and watch whales.

A freelance illustrator for more than 20 years, the work of Berkeley, California's Mick Wiggins has appeared in numerous juried art annuals, and he's received many awards. Past clients include Atlantic Monthly, AT&T, BusinessWeek, IBM, HarperCollins, the New York Times, Penguin Putnam, and Time. He illustrated Combining Security and Regulatory Compliance.

Jim Buchanan writes on a range of technology topics through his company, Soundpost Writing Services, LLC. He also appreciates the technology behind violin design and plays Irish traditional fiddle. "In the fiddle, the soundpost helps transform the vibrations of the strings into sound," he explains. Buchanan wrote Winning Strategies for Customer Responsiveness.

Photographer Chris Casaburi lives in Lake Carmel, New York, and specializes in shooting location portraits of real people. His images are featured in a variety of publications including Barron's, BusinessWeek, Business 2.0, Fast Company, Forbes, and Money. He photographed employees of F.W. Honerkamp Co. for Managed Services Help You Thrive.

iQ Magazine, Third Quarter 2006