This chapter of my Diné Women Empowerment Series brought together Tiana, her 10-year-old niece Nicolette, elders, sheep, horses, family land, and an unexpected proposal in Ganado, Arizona. As I continue learning, listening, and researching Diné history and culture, this session reminded me that portraiture can hold more than a face. It can hold lineage, memory, relationship, land, and the beauty of what continues across generations.

A 24-hour trip to see Annie Leibovitz, a Living Legend, reignited my passion for storytelling through photography. Here’s what it taught me about visibility and being seen.