Wendy Ball is a former photo editor and Dara Albanese has a background in journalism and filmmaking. Met in Northern California, now based in Brooklyn. Favorite quick getaway is Montreal, so they can practice their French. Images were selected for this year's American Photography.

Photojournalist who once crossed the Guatemala/Mexico river border with migrants via innertube raft. Hopes to one day return to her previous life of surfing cold waters. Ideal dinner includes roasted chicken, corn tortillas, and beer. Check out her blog for recent work and upcoming travel.

He's an Englishman, if you didn't know. Crossed the pond back in the late 90's, has been shooting professionally since 2006. Has a degree in architecture (studied in three different countries). Follow him on Twitter to catch some of his dry English wit or meet him for a beer one day to chat.

Son of an Argentinian mother and Italian father. Moved all over the world as a kid. Married a Venetian girl. Free time spent playing with his young kids and thinking up future travel plans. Also loves the outdoors–trekking remote areas and breathing in fresh air. Speaks five languages.