Three Nuns on the streets of Antigua Guatemala
I was leading a photo walk on 7a avenida, I saw a nun came out of through this doorway and I sensed …
Christmas Lights Decorations at Parque Central
In additions to the over 100,000 Christmas lights installed in every tree of the Parque Central, this year they added Christmas lights sculptures like the one shown above so people can take their selfie… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
Antigua Photo Walks Received the Travelers’ Choice Award: Best of the Best 2021
Last month, TripAdvisor & Viator notified me that my photographic experiences were a Travelers’ Choice Award winner! Best of the Best 2021 Top 1% of the Things to Do in the World for the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town and in the rest of the Guatemala. I have also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019… TAP to see the full size photo and award.
Lenten Aromas: Corozo and Pine needles
Today I share a photo of a little boy picking up pine needle and corozo palms from processional carpet; these two plants …
Little boy carrying a processional float
Normally the weight of a float is divided among all those carrying it. Here I share with you a little boy carrying …
Antigua Guatemala is one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world
With every block offering great textures and unique backdrops, easily Antigua Guatemala can snatch one of the top spots as one of …
Antigua Photo Walks for are the perfect short and fun activity for Cruise ship passengers
For cruise ship passengers who enjoy taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala is paradise with so many photographic opportunities no matter in which direction …
Explore the hidden gems of Antigua Guatemala
Explore some of the most photogenic spots of Antigua Guatemala and learn how to capture them photographically. Join us next time you …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Ambulant Candle Vendor
Often I get exposed to the manifestations of dignity by the elderly working class of Antigua Guatemala that I encounter during the …
Learn how to capture photographically the beauty of Antigua Guatemala
Explore some of the most photogenic spots of Antigua Guatemala and learn how to capture them photographically. Join us next time you …
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala
Nothing beats Street Photography when it comes capturing authentic images of daily life. The less intimidating way to capture candid photographs is to shoot from across the street…
Walking Among Giants in Antigua Guatemala
Since we are talking about the Gigantes, which are used in Dances of the Giants or Baile de los Gigantes, through this link you will find the agenda of activities for The End of the Year Festival at Calle del Arco. Enjoy!
Chicken Bus Terminal in Antigua Guatemala
This photograph and many of the images I have shared during the last ten days were made while leading a very intense and comprehensive one-on-ne street photography workshop. We shot inside the market, the bus terminal, the municipal cemetery, on the streets of Antigua Guatemala and the Mayan village of Santa María de Jesús. We shot in the morning, afternoon and at night. As part of this comprehensive workshop we also covered Lightroom workflow and editing and camera settings for different photo styles and best lenses for street photography and street portraits. If you would like to bring up the level your photography book a comprehensive and intensive photography workshop with me. I will be glad to share everything I know.
Full Moon Over The Candelaria Ruins
Last week I came across a shot of the full moon above the ruins of Candelaria taken with a cellphone camera where …
Creative Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
I came across this girl taking a picture of her friend while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala. I believe my …
Antigua Guatemala Welcomes All Visitors
We had so much fun learning to do creative group portraits at different locations in Antigua Guatemala during the last photo walk …
Palm Sunday Processions in Antigua Guatemala
We kick start the Semana Santa with the procession of Jesús Nazareno of La Merced around 9am this Palm Sunday morning. Below …
Discover the most photogenic spots in Antigua Guatemala
Discover the most photogenic spots of La Antigua Guatemala for capturing the continuous eruption of Volcán de Fuego by booking a photo …
Explore the most photogenic and exclusive spots in and around Antigua Guatemala
Once again Antigua Photo Walks that I lead around Guatemala are rated as the #1 activity to do in Antigua Guatemala. Thanks …
Amazing Día de Muertos in Guatemala
Be part of the amazing Day of the Dead Photography Photo Walk in Santiago Sacatepequez with its giant kites festival and a …
Street Photography Workshops in Antigua Guatemala
Red Dr. Marten’s boots, that’s street style for you! During the street photography walks we learn how to compose images that tell …
Holy Week Vistas — Processional Carpets
Some of the more intricate and complex designs of alfombras, carpets, can take as long as 12 hours. Such was the case …
Lent Vistas — Street Portraits of Cucuruchos made during Lent Photo Walks
The special Lent and Holy Week photo walks are a fun way to make great up-close photographs of people, all kinds of …
Lent Vistas — Procession from Jocotenango near Parroquia de San Pedro in Antigua Guatemala
Thanks to the Special Lent Photo Walks I am leading on Sundays during Cuaresma and Semana Santa I am able to bring …
Lent Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala
Every Sunday of Lent I am leading some very special photo walks, from 2pm to 5pm, and during the Holy Week, from …
Indiscreet Window — Street Photography in Antigua Guatemala
A penny for her thoughts. Here are mine: Lines and leading lines. Light and shadows. Triangles and arches. Layers and depth of …
Around the Villages of Antigua Guatemala Photo Walks
We finish the entrepreneurial series with a behind the scenes portrait session of the maize mill owner taking during an “Around the …
Photographing in the villages of Antigua Guatemala
I feel very fortunate to be able to help other photographers come to make pictures around the villages of Antigua Guatemala through …
Be part of the exceptional Day of the Dead Photography Workshop and Photo Walks in Guatemala
This November 1st, I will be leading a fabulous and unique photography workshop and photo walks to document the giant kites plus …
Having Lots of Fun During Photo Walks
No camera is too small to have lots of fun while doing street portraits and learning photographic composition during the Antigua Photo …
Photo Walks Through the Villages of La Antigua Guatemala
Today I lead a private photo walk through Antigua Guatemala Villages of San Juan del Obispo, San Gaspar, Santa Catarina and San …
Visiting and Photographing Secret Spots of Antigua Guatemala
In the “Secrets of Antigua Guatemala” photo walks we often visit secret spots not often known by even locals. Of course, as …
The Art of Street Portraits of Strangers
If you would like to learn the art of photographing strangers, you should book a street photography photo walk through my www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com …
Things To Do in Antigua Guatemala — Antigua Photo Walks
Of course, we could not leave out on the list of things to do in Antigua Guatemala the TripAdvisor top-rated www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com, lead …
Capturing El Sombrerón on the streets of La Antigua Guatemala
Often times we get lucky during the photo walks that I lead in La Antigua Guatemala because it seems that there is …
Portraits of Strangers: The Violin Player
Many years ago I shared a portrait of a rugged violin player. This was one of the first portraits of strangers I …
Capturing daily life photographs in Antigua Guatemala
The Antigua Photo Walks is the best vehicle I have found to teach and shared my approach to street photography and capturing …
Show your love with a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala
This picture of a couple with cameras taking a break at parque central was my second option for Día del cariño. What …
Photographing The Locals During a Photo Walk in Antigua Guatemala
One of the things I encourage during the photo walks I lead around Antigua Guatemala is to take lots of portraits of …
Antigua Photo Walks During Dry Season
This is the group of photography enthusiasts that I lead during the most recent public photo walk through the streets of Antigua …
Typical Weekend Vista at Calle del Arco
La Calle del Arco is La Antigua Guatemala’s most popular strip any day of the week, but on weekends is even more …
Photo Walks through the villages of Antigua Guatemala with Foundry Photojournalism Workshop Students
This past week I was very busy helping some of the students and the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop develop their photo projects. Also, …
Guatemalan Portrait: Up Close & Personal
We continue the series Guatemalan Portrait with this intimate picture of a young girl doing what young people do nowadays, socializing 24/7 …
Guatemalan Portrait: Take My Picture
This week we begin a series of up-close portraits, taken within six feet, of strangers we have encountered on the streets of …
Antigua Guatemala Photo Walks
Thanks again for bringing us on such an interesting and fun photo tour of Antigua last Saturday. I really enjoyed the morning! …
Photowalks in Antigua Guatemala
I started the photowalks in Antigua Guatemala last month and so far they have been a total success. This past Saturday I …
Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala
You know, I have toyed with the idea of giving one-day and/or one-week photo workshops in Antigua Guatemala taking advantage of my …