About the Photographer: Mari Siegel is a Mexican photographer based in North Carolina. She travels extensively through Mexico to capture everyday beauty, culture, and traditions, honoring her roots and preserving the stories that matter to her heritage. About the Photograph: This piece portrays a Purépecha woman carrying cempasúchil flowers during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Santa Fe de la Laguna, Michoacán. The cempasúchil, known as the “flower of the dead,” is central to Día de Muertos, symbolizing love, remembrance, and the enduring connection between the living and those who have passed.