Lorenzo dela Cruz is a photographer, content creator, and creative director from Sacramento, California. As a recent graduate at the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Film & Media, Lorenzo has always strived to use art as a medium to represent the human experience. He founded Nopality Magazine as a safe space for young Asian Americans and creatives in general to have a platform for their voice and work, highlighting their work and personal expression.

Laurel Westphal is a fine artist and musician currently based in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art from UTSA, Laurel is always experimenting with different mediums. Whether it’s DAWs, screenprinting techniques, large oil paintings, or digital art, she’s always creating something new. Loves electronic indie sleeze, acoustic folk, and anything experimental.

Based in Texas, Lisa has her bachelors in Biochemistry from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Professional yapper and food eater, Lisa has a lot of opinions about things that concern the young (and likely) Asian community of the San Antonio-Austin area. Living in Texas for over 15 years, Lisa has seen lots of change and growth that she will explore with her reviews.

Leila Miranda is a photographer born and raised in Austin, TX. In her free time, she can often be found capturing street scenes along Congress Avenue or Guadalupe Street. She’s also a big live music fan, so if there’s a show going on, there’s a good chance she’s up front snapping shots of the band—or the crowd going wild.