Whether she’s wandering a thrift store, working on a craft project, or documenting Birmingham’s creative community, Mary Fehr is drawn to people who are building, making, and dreaming. The Birmingham native lives in a 115-year-old Glen Iris home and is currently working on a coffee table book featuring Birmingham chefs in their home kitchens. Her advice? Take more selfies.

Ryan and Jessica of BlackBird Creative have spent the last 15 years telling stories together, both behind the camera and at home. The Ellisville, Mississippi, husband-and-wife duo still call their hometown home, where they’re raising their two children. When they’re not working on creative projects, you’ll find them cheering from the baseball sidelines, drawing with their kids, watching classic movies, or spinning vinyl records.

A writer and wine professional living in Montgomery, Alabama, Hanna Brown has a deep appreciation for hospitality in all its forms. Drawn to stories about independent vineyards, thoughtful restaurants, and the people behind them, she spends her days selling wine, creating educational programs, and encouraging others to try something new. If there’s a dog around, she’ll probably be the first to say hello.