Holy Week Carpets Inside the Museum of Colonial Art
As I mentioned yesterday, the pandemic has changed how the Semana Santa and other festivities are observed in Guatemala. One of those …
Holy Week Temple Decorations in Antigua Guatemala
The pandemic has disrupted life in Guatemala in so many ways. The religious and cultural manifestations that brought together huge crowds are …
Palm Sunday Bouquets
Once again Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, was observed in Antigua Guatemala. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy …
Sights of Antigua: Jacaranda Blooms at Parque Central
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio …
Sights of Antigua: Mayan Mother and Daughter Doing a Selfie
Today I share with you the latest addition to my series Portraits of Selfies where I have been capturing people in the …
Sights of Antigua: Colorful Portrait of a Maya Street Vendor
After years of leading photo walks in Guatemala, I have gained the trust of the some of the Maya people in Antigua …
Sights of Antigua: Cat against a Bougainvillea Backdrop
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the …
Weekend Guatemalan Comfort Food!
How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], …
Influencers on the Prowl in Antigua Guatemala
Needless to say that Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect image to feed …
Street Portrait of Town Criers and Visiting Girls
Today I am sharing with you a street portrait I made of the pregoneros, town criers, and visiting girls with the façade …
Morning Light Bathing The Ruins of Santa Rosa
Honestly, I never get tired of sharing with you images of the beautiful warm morning light we experience in Antigua Guatemala. In …
Antigua Guatemala Has Sunshine and Vibrant Flowers All Year Long
No wonder people from really cold latitudes love to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala during the harsh winter months. Imagine having gorgeous warm …
Lenten Decorations at Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Just because we are not having processions during Cuaresma [Lent] or during the Semana Santa [Holy Week] it doesn’t mean we are …
Meet the Mayan Mad Hatter
Let me introduce you to José, Ruth’s son, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today. How lucky am I that I get …
Colorful Portrait of Maya Girls
One thing is for sure, we love color in Guatemala. It is quite understandable since we are exposed to vibrant colors in …
Street Portrait of World-famous Ruth
My good friend Ruth needs no introduction; she’s probably the most famous Maya woman in Antigua Guatemala. Ruth is a polyglot. Ruth …
Street Portrait of a Maya Woman
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made while leading a photo walk [pre-pandemic] with a group of Spanish students. The …
Mayan Matryoshka Portrait
Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to …
Attractive Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before the Antigua Photo Shoots are an great way to take fabulous vacation pictures of your trip to Guatemala. I shoot …
Discover some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala
Explore with me some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect activity to capture those …
Enjoy the Spring Weather of Antigua Guatemala Now!
Believe it or not, there are a lot of foreigners who have moved in recent months to Antigua Guatemala to hibernate and …
Architectonic detail of Real Palacio de La Cultura
I believe this is the best and cleanest photograph I have shared with you of the main center piece of the Real …
Architectonic Details of the Former Catedral de Santiago de Guatemala
Once again, fortune came my way I was able to capture a near full moon. However, luck was not on my side …