Ali Lapetina (she/they) is a mother and portrait + documentary photographer based in Detroit, Michigan. Her personal practice as a photographer is rooted in collaborating with individuals and communities through long-form visual storytelling, focused on social justice and human rights. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of the community arts non-profit Women of Banglatown. Ali is dedicated to growing arts programming and opportunities for girls and young women. She received an undergraduate degree from the College for Creative Studies and has lived in Detroit for nearly 14 years.

Member of: Women Photograph, The Journal Collective, Everyday Projects

Available for assignments in the US.

email: ali@alilapetina.com