*Chiapas Photography Project (CPP) was initiated in 1992 by Carlota Duarte (Mexican-American artist and a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart, an international order of Catholic nuns) as part of her service to others. Realizing that communities have been photographed and represented by non-indigenous people, the project is to provide them with the use of photography for themselves, for their own interests, and thus the opportunity for cultural and artistic expression. Since its inception, several hundred women and men from different ethnic, religious and political groups have learned the use of photography s a means of personal expression. CPP has been a catalyst for other entities that promote and preserve indigenous photography and support for the development of independent photography activity. In 2017, Juana, Martha and Antonia who were active members of CPP and CPP staff, collectively decided to identify as Indigenous Women Photographers (MIF). Their interests incorporate the CPP goals and objectives. At present MIF is the core team, together with Helena Rojas, that carries out the original CPP mission. Activities include photography workshops for indigenous and ethnic groups in rural or urban areas, and activities for publications and exhibitions.