Donovan Shortey

Just a Navajo photojournalist on a mission to show you the Native American experience through photography. Support my mission @

[Donovan Shortey @dshortey]

I'm proud of myself for not buying anything from Amazon this past #AmazonPrimeDay

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Should I start posting again?

[Donovan Shortey @dshortey]

"Twilight over Torreon" #NewMexico #NativeAmerican #photojournalism #FirstNations #INDIGENOUS

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@Yosemitebear62 How have things been since your 15 mins of fame?

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The Waukazoo-Sandoval family sheep in Torreon, NM. This is one of my top 5 images I took during my trip to Torreon last December.

I took this image with my new Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 ultra wide lens that I got just days before I took this picture. I love this lens. #Navajo

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Former Miss Diné bi Eastern Fair Queen 2015-2016 Amberlynn Begay (@amberlynn_begay) #Navajo #NativeAmerican #FirstNations #INDIGENOUS #American #Pageant

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@sfnavajotravler @ABecenti They "lost" my application 2 times at NN personnel. Somebody probably destroyed my application so their relative could get the position I applied for.

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@mblack47 The latest social media banner with my image is awesome. Keep up the good work.

[Donovan Shortey @dshortey]

I am impressed with what @strongheartsdv (StrongHearts Native Helpline) did with his photograph of mine. "We are still here." Indeed we are...and we shall endure any other adversity that comes our way. #NativeAmerican #FirstNations #Indigenous #AntiDomesticViolence https://t.co/0JEoipQOZe

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I had a "double rainbow guy" moment yesterday morning with the majestic fog here in Tségháhoodzání. #Navajo #Arizona #Sunrise

[Donovan Shortey @dshortey]

A few months back I reached out to @strongheartsdv , asking them if I could help out with their mission. Now, a few months later, I am happy to be apart of their goal to help #NativeAmerican communities with my images. #FirstNations #AntiDomesticViolence #Awareness https://t.co/jS0RpbBRSa

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@Dnalord2 Ha. I knew you would eventually find this photo of yourself.

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Rita Bilagody embraces another special session attendee in relief after the defeat of the #GrandCanyon Escalade legislation outside the #Navajo Nation Council Chamber on Oct. 31st 2017. #NativeAmerican #FirstNations #INDIGENOUS #Arizona

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#Navajo Nation's 2011 Veterans Day Memorial service in Window Rock, #Arizona. #photojournalism #FirstNations #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #USMilitary #USAF #USMC #USCG #USArmy #USNavy

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This is the recent news story by @highcountrynews and @jnoisecat (Author) I helped take pictures for. This is one of the types of photography I always wanted to do, help talented journalist tell stories with images that are profound and informative. https://t.co/HOEGBlXQq3

[High Country News @highcountrynews]

No matter how hard they work, or how remarkably (and ironically) well they embody the Western ideal of the rugged American individual, many Navajo families simply cannot build themselves out of the housing crisis. https://t.co/GhKyRFCt9L

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Roland Begay displays his protest sign in front of the #NavajoNation Council Chambers during the #GrandCanyon Escalade special session in Window Rock, #Arizona on Oct. 31st, 2017. #NativeAmerican #INDIGENOUS #FirstNations #Navajo

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"Adagio in Tséhootsooí" - A Window Rock High School student plays the cello at Window Rock Unified School District #8's 2011 Christmas Celebration in Ft. Defiance, #Arizona. #NativeAmerican #Navajo #ClassicalMusic #FirstNations #Indigenous

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Former Miss #Navajo Nation, Leandra Thomas, closes her eyes in elation during her coronation ceremony for the Miss Navajo Nation [2012-2013] in Window Rock, Arizona. #NativeAmerican #FirstNations #INDIGENOUS

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Krystal Curley (left), Kinyaani Ame (middle) and Cooper Curley (right) relax from a tense morning in front of the Navajo Nation Chambers after they learn of the #Navajo Council's vote to oppose the Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement In Window Rock #Arizona.

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A Navajo Gold Star family receiving the strength and warmth of the ceremonial torch as they remember their lost one during the 9th annual Navajo-Hopi Honor Run's torch ceremony. #Navajo #Veterans #NativeAmerican #indigenous #FirstNations #USMC #USAF #USNavy #USArmy #photography