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Biography
Award winning photographer Lola Reid Allin's admiration of indigenous cultures began in early childhood. The allure of these fascinating and remarkable cultures eventually spurred her studies of anthropology, psychology, and genetics (University of Waterloo Psychology).
Following a ten-year career in commercial aviation during which she piloted single & multi-engine land and floatplanes to acquire nearly 6,000 hours of flight time, she commenced an ethnographic study of the Modern Maya in 1992.
Lola relocated to Mexico in 1993, traveling extensively from her home there throughout Mesoamerica, living with four different Maya groups in their homes. She now returns regularly to Belize and Mexico to continue her photographic journal of their lifestyles.
While living in Mexico, Lola sold her watercolour paintings to visitors from around the world, conducted lecture presentations to travelers using her slide photographs of the Maya and their ancient archaeological sites, and led guided expeditions to the nearby aviary and archaeological sites. Her lecture circuit continues in Canada using images of nature, travel, and wildlife in addition to those of the Modern Maya peoples and their ancient cities.
