Cyril Mouty is a Paris-based photographer whose images have appeared in Trope Paris and Trope Rome. His career began in international luxury and hospitality. Through his various roles in different hotels, Cyril found himself traveling to numerous destinations, immersing himself in a tapestry of countries, cultures, and lifestyles. It was amidst these adventures that Cyril's lens began capturing more than just iconic landmarks and attractions. His focus shifted to the heartbeat of each nation—the people. Street photography and reportage metamorphosed into a profound passion, compelling him to document the essence of every place he visited. Today, for Cyril, the true luxury lies in the exploration of places, cultures, and people. This ideology serves as the foundation for all his work. Cyril endeavors to present photographs that encapsulate the authentic reality of each locale, capturing the scenes as perceived by the human eye.

Born in Rome and raised between Italy and the Philippines, John Michael Rivera is a self-taught travel, landscape, and car photographer whose images have appeared in Trope Rome and The Reader. His journey with photography began in middle school, sparked by a desire to capture the moments he lived. Remembering things has always mattered to him — and photography quickly became the most natural way to hold onto those memories. From smartphone snapshots to carrying a camera everywhere he went, documenting life became a quiet habit. Today, that habit has evolved into a passion driven by perspective — showing the world not just what he sees, but how he sees it.