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Rosa María Zamarrón

Rosa María Zamarrón is a documentary photographer from Southwest Detroit. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.A in Photography, and has exhibited in Grand Rapids, New York City, Detroit, Austin, and Rome, Italy. Her work has been in various publications including Vogue, Hour Detroit Magazine, The Detroit Free Press, Metrotimes, BridgeDetroit, D Business Magazine and WDET.
 
Rosa María is co-founder of La Sirena Studio, which is a collaborative female lead studio in Southwest Detroit that provides studio space in the community. You can check out more of her work here

Rosa María Zamarrón's Latest Articles

PHOTOS: Southwest Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo parade celebrates the many faces that make up a community

Revelers of all ages at the annual parade in Southwest Detroit weren't deterred by a little rain this year. Photographer Rosa María Zamarrón was on hand to capture the bright moments. 

PHOTOS: Detroit harvest begins with an elder’s stories

While Lucy Harrison educates others about a connection with the earth, she is the first to share that it is the plant world that has taught her how to grow a "three sisters" garden: "Their language is one of quiet observation." Model D photographer Rosa Maria Zamarron accompanied the Anishinaabe elder during harvest this year. 

PHOTOS: “Pow wow in the D” returns

American Indian Health and Family Services is set to break ground on a new facility this year to serve Detroit’s urban Native community. The group held its annual powwow recently, after a two-year hiatus, at Romanowski Park in Southwest Detroit. Rosa María Zamarrón was there to capture the vibrant scene.  

PHOTOS: How Southwest Detroit’s Blessing of the Lowriders continues to evolve, and why it matters

Southwest Detroit's Blessing of the Lowriders ceremony, founded in 1997 as a way to destigmatize lowrider culture in the neighborhood, holds a special place in the hearts of the Latinx community. Here, photographer Rosa María Zamarrón captures the way the festivities today cut across different sections of the community, fueled by family, faith, and a love of all things wheels. 

PHOTOS: Sugar bush ceremony continues, despite police interruption

Photographer Rosa María Zamarrón was on hand to capture a sugar bush celebration in River Rouge Park, documenting the resiliency of the community as they gathered to honor the season, despite interruptions from police. This powerful photo essay tells a story of finding joy and strength, in the face of barriers. 

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