Ale Uzárraga is a transborder photographer, storyteller, and educator whose work lives at the intersection of art, healing, and social justice. Rooted between Tijuana and San Diego, her practice reflects a lifelong journey of reconnecting with land, memory, and emotion across borders, both physical and internal.

Photography is more than a medium for Ale; it is a sacred tool for reflection, healing, and transformation. Guided by ancestral wisdom, she uses her lens to hold space for what often goes unspoken, inviting stillness, presence, and deep connection with self, others, and the natural world.

Ale’s landscape photography honors the power and fragility of nature while uplifting Indigenous ways of knowing and our collective responsibility to care for the Earth. Through portraits and community-based work, she amplifies personal and collective stories that cultivate empathy, emotional awareness, and belonging.

Her creative process is informed by narrative and art therapy methodologies, blending storytelling with mindfulness to foster cultural appreciation, critical thinking, and trust within the communities she serves.

Ale’s work has been featured in exhibitions, publications, and community-led initiatives. As an artist, educator, and facilitator, she remains committed to using visual storytelling as a bridge toward healing, connection, and meaningful change.