All Saints Day and Day of the Dead are the perfect occasion for large family gatherings in Guatemala. Families bring fiambre and other foods to spend time at the graveyards remembering family members who have buried there. Kids and adults fly kites to help the dead reunite with the living. For third consecutive year I … Read more
Welcome to the land of the eternal Spring where flowers are always in bloom even during the dry season that spans from November through April. So, what are you waiting for, pack your bags and head down south where we have the gorgeous flowers, beautiful light and temperate weather to hibernate during the harsh Winter … Read more
Through the Antigua Photo Walks I found a vehicle to teach how make fun and interesting environmental portraits by surrounding the subject with enchanting vistas of Antigua Guatemala to add context and a sense of place. Furthermore, I share how to make gorgeous portraits even during the harsh light of the noon hours by shooting … Read more
While driving in the outskirts of Antigua Guatemala, the most peripheral street that one can find, I saw these two kitties and I just had to stop to see them at closer distance. The boy just kept on working, doing some soldering on butterflies piece and the kitties were not at afraid of the sparkles … Read more
What’s fiambre I hear you asking, right? Well, simply put fiambre is a salad. Go down to the bottom of this post to see what this salad looks like. As I have said before, honestly, I don’t know why the salads get such a bad reputation with men. I mean take a look at fiambre, … Read more
People walking in front protruding windows with forged metal crate that enclosed pots with evergreen plants is as typical vista of Antigua Guatemala as the volcanos views from terraces, don’t agree?
I came across this girl taking a picture of her friend while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala. I believe my framed was greatly improved by including the photographer facing one way and the subject in the back through a reflection which also includes the top of the former cathedral building and Volcán de … Read more
Experience one of the most amazing, colorful and photogenic traditions and festivals in the world: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite Festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala on Nov. 1st through this intensive photographic exploration around the villages of Santiago Sacatepequez, Sumpango,and the Necropolis of Antigua Guatemala with the guidance of renown … Read more
As I say often, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other apprehensive photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers and candid authentic slices of life in a single session of an Antigua Photo Walks. I believe I have a … Read more
The Antigua Photo Walks are the #1 rated activity in Antigua Guatemala. No two photo walks are alike as every time we explore a different aspect or theme to always keep the photo walks fresh, from the mermaids to the architecture, from street photography to the villages, from the market to the the colorful buses, … Read more
Master long exposure photography and capture some truly remarkable views of the cities you travel to by booking a Night Photography Walk at www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com. Each photo walk is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos of ruins, fountains, monuments, churches and streets, you can also expect to learn: • … Read more
During the Antigua Photo Walks we learn how make environmental portraits by putting the subject on either side of the frame and allowing the environment to add context and a sense of place. Also, we learn how to make gorgeous portraits even during the harsh light of the noon hours by shooting in the open … Read more
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you, with so many photographic opportunities no matter in which direction you point your camera. The subjects can be anything you like, such as people, food, flora, colors, textiles, etc., the people; of course, the colonial Moorish baroque architecture found in Antigua Guatemala is … Read more
Our goal is to have lots of fun during my photo walks and workshops. I make the learning process of shooting street photography as fun as possible as you can see in these images where we were putting in practice the tips and techniques we learn during the initial presentation. Book the #1 rated experience … Read more
Hats and umbrellas to protect from the harsh sunlight hitting Antigua Guatemala this fall season. This photograph was captured during a street photo walk where I was sharing my techniques for using natural frames. Here we have the hats and the leading lines on the sidewalk that takes us to the Maya people using umbrellas, … Read more