Fleurette Estes is a Navajo visual artist originally from the Navajo Nation Reservation. With a multidisciplinary background in painting and photography her work is inspired by travel, culture, music, and landscapes, elements that shape both her creative expression and her connection with audiences.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. After beginning her professional career in retail in Tyler, Texas, Fleurette shifted to full-time art in 2018 following a move to San Antonio.
In 2021, Fleurette and her husband relocated to Yaoundé, Cameroon, where she explored wildlife photography with a particular focus on silverback gorillas. Their time abroad also took them to Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Kenya, where she continued to document diverse cultures and natural beauty.
A cultural documentarian at heart, Fleurette has dedicated much of her work to photographing Indigenous cultural events and daily life. Since 2019, she has focused on her longterm weaving project, Behind the Loom, which centers on her sisters, Pamela and Delana who are both accomplished weavers from a multi-generational line of artisans, as well as other talented weavers within the community. This deeply personal project celebrates the artistry, resilience, and cultural continuity of weavers who are preserving a sacred tradition while adapting it to modern times. The project generated an exhibition at Lost Origins Gallery in Washington, D.C.
After a brief stay in Chicago, Fleurette moved to Washington, D.C. in August 2024. There, she deepened her commitment to live event photography, capturing the energy of concerts and cultural performances. She also became an active member of Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW), where she now serves as Social Chair, helping foster community and collaboration among fellow creatives.
Fleurette continues to explore new visual narratives and is excited to document the dynamic spirit of Washington, D.C., through her lens.
2025 Baltimore, Maryland Powwow held at the University of Baltimore by the students. The event included two drum groups, Warpaint and Zotigh, intertribal dancing (Potato Dancing, Candy Dance Hoop Dance, MMIR Red Dress Dance, Sweetheart Dance, Grass Dance), and many vendors showcasing their talented works of art/crafts.
2025 Take a romantic stroll through the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. from blooming florals and graceful birds to timeworn headstones rich with history, there’s beauty and wonder around every corner. Enjoy peaceful moments and stunning views in this scenic backdrop.
