My photo series of “Portraits of Selfies” is getting large enough that I might be able to something more meaningful with this photo collection. The last entry was capture during a flash photography workshop during Halloween as part of my Day of the Dead photography workshop.
Luis, a Maya man from Sumpango talks about all his dead family members and the importance of communion with the dead in the Mayan communities. If you would like to capture fantastic photographs of the Day of the Dead festivities? Join this fun and intensive full day photo tour.
Maya man touching up the crosses at his family mausoleum at the cemetery of Sumpango before Day of the Dead. Would you like to capture extraordinary images of the Day of the Dead festivities? Join this fun and exclusive full day photo tour.
This portrait of my good friend Pedro «El Brasileño» was made in a split second while he was impersonating the famous clown «Panchorizo» during a flash photography workshop. Pedro arrived from Brazil decades ago and in a very shot time he made himself at home in Antigua Guatemala and ever since he’s been working to … Read more
It’s time again for the Guatemala’s most baroque salad, a mixture of over 50 ingredients, prepared for only Day of the Dead. If you will be in Guatemala around November 1, give it a try.
Antigua Guatemala has to have one of the most impressive collection of antique door knocker. The other day while leading an architectural photo walk that focused on the architectonic details, we noticed that the most popular themes for door knockers are: hands, lions, elephants and reptiles. How about having a beautiful print of this stylish … Read more
These particular marigold flowers are known as cempasuchil in Mexico or simply as flor de muerto, flowers for the dead, in Guatemala and Central America. The flowers of the dead are widely available during October and November and many people take them to the cemetery on Day of the Dead to decorate the tombstones and … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Zaguán for entrance hall or hallway. Antigua Guatemala is full of entrance hall shops.
The rains are leaving. The winds are coming. The kites are flying everywhere. That means the dry season is upon us and the best time of the year begins with the commemoration of Día de los Muertos in Guatemala. Día de los Muertos is one of the most fantastic and vibrant traditions in the world. … Read more
Along the years I have photographed these lovely yellow arches providing cover to the public washbasins of Pilas de Santa Clara better known as Tanque de La Unión from every angle and a different times of the day and night. Get high quality prints from your favorite photographs of Antigua Guatemala to give as special … Read more
We continue our night photography tour of Antigua Guatemala with a visit to the ruins of San Agustín in the southwest part of town, only two blocks away from the Parque Central. Do you know how many churches there were in Antigua Guatemala in colonial times? Photographs like this one is what we make during … Read more
Here’s a little light trivia for you. The ruins of the Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús are lit with flood lights Monday through Wednesday and with the dramatic spot lights as shown here Thursday through Sunday. Help support this web portal by buying beautiful wall art prints from Antigua Guatemala at: https://www.rudygiron.photography/wall-art-prints
Antigua Guatemala’s most distinctive landmark is also one of the best spots to photograph at night because of its dramatic lighting and rich saturated yellow color with white details. This night version of the Arco de Santa Catalina includes red light trails and green laser light painting. Tap here to look at a fisheye version … Read more
The best time to start shooting night photography is right after sunset, at the start of the blue hour, usually around 6pm in Antigua Guatemala, for dramatic contrast between the yellow lights and buildings and the blue sky as shown above with the night vista of Parroquia de San José Catedral. Here’s some of the … Read more
In case you didn’t know it yet, here’s a little known trivia: Guatemala has one the most amazing, vibrant and photogenic traditions in the world: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite Festival. Experience this unique festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala with an intensive full-day photo tour. Book your spot today for the … Read more