About me
Va'chiose Yogolole!
Nede lé Mía Lêonor Rovira
Hello everyone! My name is Mia Leonor Rovira, otherwise known as Semmia.
Semmia is a 17-year-old photographer based in Los Angeles whose work is deeply rooted in the cultural ties of their Zapotec heritage. Beginning her photography at 11 with AMP Studios in Highland Park, she later pursued her passion with the Las Fotos Project.
Semmia’s intention with photography is to highlight her underrepresented communities, essentially capturing the essence of their abundance. She aims to tell a story of resilience, beauty, and pride through each photo.
photo taken by @swagstina
More about Semmia
Guided by her cultural perspective, each photograph she creates aims to preserve the oral histories of the elders and cultural bearers in her community. Semmia began her passion for photography at the age of 11 with AMP Studios and continued to pursue storytelling through visual media at Las Fotos Project. She uses photography as a tool to help her Indigenous Zapotec community feel seen, heard, and valued.
Photo taken by @swagstina