RA: I always photograph the couture during the couture season. I have such an understanding of it that is completely instinctive. I shoot couture but I don't always go to the couture shows. I'll see a couple, my favorites. I love the theater of Dior and Gaultier.

LC: Brazilian couturier Ocimar Versolato?

RA: I have wanted to, but haven't.

LC: You travel much more than most photographers, places like Iceland for Elle. Do you make it a requirement?

RA: Very much. I travel most of the time. When I'm in New York, it means I'm in-between trips. When I come back I'm mentally exhausted but I still have to do all the editing, retouching and at the same time prepare for the next shoot. As stressful as it is, it's a cycle that works very well for me.

LC: In five years, where do you want to be?

RA: I hope I will have done a lot more books.

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