The Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) is a holiday to remember loved ones by sharing a meal with them as one would when they were alive. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers. It is originated in Mexico.
Daniel Taveira was born in Tocantinopolis, Tocantins, Brazil. In 2010, after putting aside his Masters Degree in Finances from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Taveira moved to Mexico. In Mexico, he met renowned photographer Nadine Markova and became her disciple. Studying under Markova, Taveira began to pursue the “decisive instant,” which meant his lenses would capture the uniqueness of everyday moments through light, colors, forms, expressions and emotions. Taveira has a talent for highlighting the mood of his subject, whether it may be a living soul or an inanimate object.
Awards Press Choice Award Photography, ArtBrazil 2017 | Honors Award Overall Outstanding Participation Photography, ArtBrazil 2017 | Shoot The Frame International Photography Award, Best Portrait April Shoot The Face Award 2018 | Monochrome Awards - International Black and White Photography contest 2018 - Portrait Honorable Mention.
