Francisca Mattéoli was born in Santiago, Chile, to a Chilean father and Scottish mother. After living for many years in Brazil, she now resides in Paris as a respected travel writer. Her work has been published in magazines such as National GeographicFrance and Condé Nast Traveler, and her previous books, including Hotel Stories and Extraordinary Voyages, have been translated into many languages.

Tuca Reinés is a Brazilian architect and photographer who unites his knowledge in both areas to give shape to his unique photography work. His work has been featured in international publications including Vogue, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Wallpaper*, among others, for almost three decades, as well as in a number of books, including Bahia Style, Living Bahia, and Great Escapes South America. He lives in São Paulo.

Brazilian image maker Gleeson Paulino produces photographs and videos in São Paulo, London, and Paris. His work has been published in multiple high-fashion magazines and exhibited internationally

Pia Riverola was born and raised in Barcelona, and currently resides between Mexico City and Los Angeles. With an acute eye for detail and color, she creates captivating imagery across the genres of fashion, still life, landscape, and architectural photography.