Month: July 2019
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Hotel Antigua
Most signs in Antigua Guatemala are made by hand using metal, wood or ceramic as it is required by the signage regulation. Every once in a while we come across sign carved on volcanic stones such as this sign from Hotel Antigua, now Porta Hotel Antigua.
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Coat of Arms of Santiago de Guatemala
The town of Antigua Guatemala was founded as Santiago de Guatemala on July 25, 1524. The location of Antigua Guatemala was third official setting for the city of Santiago de Guatemala which was the metropolis and capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala for 231 years, which spanned from south of Mexico all the way to … Read more
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Framed Portrait of a Butcher
Making environmental portraits of strangers can be quite a challenge, especially at places where people shy away from cameras. I enjoy sharing the techniques to walk away with portraits of total strangers during the photo walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala. All the photographs posted this week were captured during one of my … Read more
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Pop-Up Fruits and Vegetables Stand
In the beef, pork and fish corridors of the municipal market of Antigua Guatemala one can often find pop-up stands selling mostly vegetables and fruits, but often just about anything. Of course, these pop-up stand take at least half the width of the already narrow hallways, I guess no one seems to mind for as … Read more
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Grain Flours Young Vendor
Making portraits of strangers can be quite challenging, especially at places where people shy away from cameras. I often share the necessary techniques to walk away with portraits of total strangers during the street photo walks I lead. All the photographs posted this week were captured during one of my Vibrant Market + Colorful Bus … Read more
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Black Tortilla Stand
In the back of the market, towards the bus terminal end, there are quite a few tortilla booths, many preparing black tortillas on the spot; this is one of them. All the photographs posted this week were captured during one of my Vibrant Market + Colorful Bus Terminal Bonus photo walks. Make sure to book … Read more
Mercado Municipal Vistas: Pepsi vs Coca-Cola
This battle is fought every day at every market in the world; doesn’t matter who wins, the people always lose, right? All the photographs posted this week were captured during one of my Vibrant Market + Colorful Bus Terminal Bonus photo walks. Make sure to book a travel / street photography with me next time … Read more
Foodie Fridays — Pho from Como Como
The delicious Vietnamese soup Pho is one of the most elusive dishes in Guatemala. In fact, before the restaurant Como Como put it on their daily menu lunch specials, I have never seen it being offered anywhere in Guatemala, so when I was craving pho, I cooked it myself at home. Obviously, having the chef … Read more
The emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain is found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
For 297 years what we now know as Guatemala was part of Kingdom of Spain and there’s plenty of proof about it everywhere you look.
Architectonic Detail of the Former Colegio Tridentino in Antigua Guatemala
Look for the emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain in this architectonic detail of the former Colegio Tridentino.
Antigua Photo Shoots at the Most Instagrammable Spots of Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is full a gorgeous settings everywhere making it an ideal destination for lifestyle and street photo shoots that produce some of the most instagrammable photographs you can imagine… tap the link to see the full size image.
Street Wedding Photography Sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Street wedding photography is all about telling a compelling visual story. Using street photography techniques, images are weaved together to narrate the account of the wedding day. As you look at the wedding photography images I have shared through the archives of Antigua Daily Photo you may realise that my approach is slightly different to … Read more
Could you please practice English with me
English speakers are on demand on Antigua Guatemala… come and help out!
Framed Agua Volcano by Arch of Santa Catalina
Here’s the typical vista of Arco de Santa Catalina framing the Volcán de Agua taken during the blue hour during a rainy afternoon. You can get a high quality print of this and many photos posted on AntiguaDailyPhoto; ask me how?