Take my picture, take my picture!
Smiles, big smiles, that’s something that I really enjoy about roaming the streets with a camera in hand. Sometimes I look for …
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 Senior Pictures Shoots
It’s official, I have become the official photographer for senior pictures for those looking to take home amazing destination pictures for the …
Destination Senior Pictures Shoots in Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, slowly, one photo shoot at time, I have become the official photographer for senior pictures for those …
Senior Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
Slowly but surely I have become the official photographer for senior pictures for those looking to take home amazing destination pictures for …
Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor — Take 1
Today I share with you the vibrant colors and timid smile of this Maya ambulant street vendor made a few steps away from Fuente de Las Sirenas at Parque Central… TAP to see the full size photo and complete post.
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 13
Today’s image is the portrait of a smiling grandmother and her granddaughter that I made a couple of days ago. On my …
Take a Stroll Through Streets of Antigua Guatemala
I don’t know about you, but one my favorite things to do is the take walks and pictures in and around Antigua …
Basic ingredients of the Guatemalan Gastronomy
Here are the most often used ingredients in the Guatemalan gastronomy. You can find this beautiful display at either branch of La …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 10
In these 12 years of photographing the people whom I’ve came across in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding area, I have been …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 9
What if you are just walking by when a group of students ask if you will be willing to do a group …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 8
Everyone who visits Guatemala agrees that what really makes every visitor happy is friendliness of Guatemalans; always ready to offer a smile. …
Let me show you my pictures of the eruptions of Fuego
Networking 101 for La Antigua Guatemala: Hang out at Parque Central. The main square of Antigua Guatemala has been our social media …
Antigua Guatemala’s typical “I wish you were here” picture
This picture was captured during a street photography walk around Antigua Guatemala. The approach here is how to photograph from behind people’s …
My bicycle takes me everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
Even though nowadays motorcycles are much more popular as means of transportation around Antigua Guatemala, you can still find plenty of bicycles, …
Here’s your picture, do you like it?
As I was walking on Calle del Arco yesterday, I was lucky to catch the interactions between this photographer and the man …
Facts and Myths about the Giant Guatemalan Sompopo Ant
Once again the May sompopos ants actually arrived in May and on time! Are you ready to drop your jaw and say, …
Please, take our photo instead!
I just love it when photographs walk or ride into my viewfinder. Better yet, when they even call on me to take …
Take My Photo or Simple Rainy Season Vista
Call it synchronicity or better yet, serendipity because that’s the story behind this simple rainy season vista. For a while now I …
Here, Take My Photo
On the weekends Calle del Arco is turn into a pedestrian strip and several business bring out benches, carts and flowers and …
Myths and Facts about the Guatemalan Sompopo Ant
Even though the Guatemalan winged sompopo ant appears every year in May, on average most Guatemalans know very little about them (myself …
Selfies and the Maya
Often during the photo walks I lead around town, people ask me if the Maya don’t like to be photographed. I say …
Dramatic Travel Lifestyle Photo Shoots in Altamira
Altamira has become one of my favorite locations to shoot dramatic lifestyle portraits with nature and the colossal volcanoes as backdrops. Explore …
Breathtaking Lifestyle Photo Shoots in Altamira
Altamira has become one my favorite locations to shoot dramatic lifestyle portraits with nature and the colossal volcanoes as backdrops… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
Discover the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with a Photo Walk
Explore with me some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with my Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect photographic experience to capture …
Tik Tokers of the World Unite in Altamira, Antigua Guatemala
As I have mentioned before, up the hills of the northern villages of Antigua Guatemala one can spend a day or two in Tik Tok and Instagram heaven with so many amazing shooting spots with giant butterflies, sculptures, giant hands floating into the air pointing the colossal volcanoes guarding Antigua Guatemala and much more… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Photo Shoots in Altamira, Antigua Guatemala
Slowly but surely Altamira is becoming one my favorite locations to shoot dramatic lifestyle portraits with nature and the colossal volcanoes as …
Decorations for the Day of the Holy Cross
Today is observed and celebrated the Día de la Santa Cruz, Day of the Holy Cross,in the Catholic world. As in previous …
Explore the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala
Join me and discover some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with my Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect photographic experience to …
Free Portrait Prints Projects Delivers
Today I bring you an update on the Free Portrait Prints Project. Some of you might remember tale behind these portraits I …
Enjoy Craft Beers and Volcano Vistas Around Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of the …
Portraits Against The Gorgeous Wall Textures of Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, even fast-food restaurants have fantastic wall textures in Antigua Guatemala. For instance, this portrait was made with one …
Maya Portraits — A Young Maya Mother and Her Baby
As I have said before, one of the things that I share during the Street Photography Walks I lead here in Antigua Guatemala …
Antigua Abstractions: Plants Inside Windows
Plants and flowers pots inside the windows are common sight in Antigua Guatemala as well as yellow walls with white windows.⠀ By …
Win a Fabulous Metallic Print of the Former Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Be a participant in the raffle for a chance to win a fabulous 11″x14″ metallic print of this The Former Universidad de …
Snack Break for the Trash Collectors of Antigua Guatemala
I noticed this group of trash collectors taking a snack break during my morning photo walk. I normally walk on the side …
Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura
This long corridor at Portal del Real Palacio de La Cultura, formerly known as Real Palacio de los Capitanes, is one of …
Sights of Our Times — Doing Errands
Back in May 2006 I set out to share with y’all images of daily life from Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings even …
Vibrant Colors and Smiles from Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the vibrant colors and smiles from Antigua Guatemala. Meet the sisters Erica and Jackelin, two of the …
Things Will Get Better
Things will get better, stay safe, stay strong, stay tele-connected with loved ones and stay actively creative. Take advantage of all the …
2020 Special Sunday Cuaresma Photo Walks
Lent and Easter are coming, get your camera ready! Book one of my Lenten photo walks to have unprecedented access to the …
Street Photo Shoots at Landmarks of Antigua Guatemala
At the beginning of the year I started offering two kinds of Street Photo Shoots for those looking to take home professional …
Day of the Dead vistas from Guatemala — Large Mayan Family
Here’s another print I gave to this family as part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop, as I brought along an instant camera/printer so …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Antigua Photo Shoots Against the Textured Walls of Antigua Guatemala
I shoot these informal street photos, using mostly available light and some fill-flash, perfect for those seeking a professional street photographer to document their trip in a natural style, whether candid and/or posing in ‘A day in the life of’ style photoshoot…
Antigua Photo Shoots — Couple in La Merced
The façade of iglesia de La Merced was used by this couple to take home a photographic memento of their visit to …
Street Portraits — Antigua Street Vendor Friends
I am so grateful that the people in and around Antigua Guatemala trust me to take their portraits. Often instead of my …
Street Photo Shoots at Charming Locations in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is full of charming and photogenic spots that are hidden beyond the walls and unless you walk inside to explore, …
Antigua Street Photo Shoots
Antigua Guatemala is one of the most photogenic destinations in the world so it comes as no surprise that many people choose …
Antigua Photo Sessions at Beautiful Locations
La Antigua Guatemala is full of beautiful and photogenic spots that are hidden beyond the walls and unless you walk inside to …
Live Daylight Webcam in Antigua Guatemala
For nearly a year AntiguaDailyPhoto has been providing a daylight live webcam with a panoramic vista of the volcanos Agua, Fuego and …
The best locations for photo sessions in Antigua Guatemala
The best places to photograph in Antigua Guatemala is among the most popular photo walks people take with me. I guess after …
Check out the new Antigua SkyCam Weather Station
AntiguaDailyPhoto and ClimaYa joined forces to launch the Antigua Skycam weather station, the first of its kind in Guatemala. The Antigua Skycam …
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 …
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 …
Conquering Your Fears of Photographing Strangers
One of the things I enjoy the most about leading the Antigua Photo Walks is to share my approach to photographing strangers …
Jocón, The Green Mayan Curry
Jocón is Guatemala’s most famous green stew. We could also call it green mole if we use the wide definition of the …
Panoramic Vista of Fuego Volcano from Ciudad Vieja
The camera is a master key! Below I will explain this statement… read on. Sunday night Fuego volcano offered an uninterrupted show …
Photographing strangers on the streets of La Antigua Guatemala
I often say that if your photos are not good enough is because you’re not close enough. Of course, not everyone can …
Guatemalan Food: Kak’ik from 7 Caldos
Here’s your illustrated Maya word of the day: Ik or hot, spicy, or picante in Spanish. You find the word Ik at …
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 …
Guatemalan Food: Sancocho from 7 Caldos
If you have follow the daily updates from AntiguaDailyPhto you may know that I enjoy taking the most innocent and harmless photograph …
Street Photography Walk Portraits
Believe it or not, often during the photo walks, people ask some of the photographers to take a picture with them. Here …
The Bride from Ciudad Vieja
Not too long ago I came across this bride as she was getting ready to enter the temple of Ciudad Vieja. The …
The Moon and Fuego volcano at sunrise from Antigua Guatemala
Not often we get the opportunity to see a full moon setting behind the volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango at sunrise, so when …
-6 Days to 9th Anniversary: The Visual Duel
The painter vs the photographer in a duel on Calle del Arco, Antigua Guatemala. Each one with the visual tool of choice. These are quotidian vistas one can find in Antigua Guatemala on a typical weekend…
Vintage Bicycle As Business Sign, Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a creative way to place a business sign on the streets by using a vintage bicycle in front of the doorway. …
The Shoe-shine Transaction
Here’s one of my tips from the street photography walks: Anticipate your photos. In other words, visualize your picture before it becomes …
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 …
Fashion runway on the streets of Antigua Guatemala
Depeche mode, depeche mode a la Antigua Guatemala style! Here’s the latest fashion dispatch from the streets of Antigua Guatemala. I hope …
Spices and Ingredients of the Guatemalan Cuisine
Here is another take on the ingredients and spices of the traditional Guatemalan cuisine. I have shared with you guys pictures and …
Boyhood in Guatemala
We recently watched the film Boyhood, one of the film with more nominations and awards and a good contender for the Oscars. …
Finding New Perspectives to Photograph Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, this was one of the coldest mornings thus far during this Winter season, 8C/46F, yet one of the …
Antigua Guatemala’s Central Park at Night
This picture was taken from the second floor of the municipal palace, around 7pm, even though the City Hall building closes its …
Guatemalan food: Moronga, Morcilla, Rellena, or Blood Sausage
Here are your Spanish words of the day: Moronga, Morcilla, Rellena, or Blood Sausage Although blood sausages have their origin in Europe, …
Shoe-shine Kids vs The Visitors
Here’s your Guatemalan-Spanish word of the day: Chamusca, an informal football match. All you need is a few friends or visitors, a …
The Wedding Selfies
Of course people still hire a professional photographer to capture their wedding ceremony, but many still use their mobile camera phone to …
Wood Carving Artisan’s Bench
Today we see the work another wood artist, a wood carving artisan from Antigua Guatemala. Still surprises me how open and friendly …
Guatemala is the Ultimate Stew Country!
Here’s your Mayan word of the day: Ik or hot, spicy, or picante in Spanish. You find the word Ik at the …
Smiling Student during Marching Band Practice
Once again, we continue the portraits of strangers series with a picture of a big smile of a student while during their …
Strobist Style Portrait in Antigua Guatemala
If doing portraits of strangers within three feet, on the streets of Antigua Guatemala can be difficult for many, I am setting …
Street Portrait of Trash Collectors from Antigua Guatemala
We continue our street portraits series with a picture of a couple trash collectors taking a break. I made this portrait of …
Antigua Photo Walk Captures at Calle del Arco
This is one of the photos taken during the last “street photography challenge photo walk” I lead on the streets of Antigua …
Meet the giant Guatemalan winged-leaf-cutter ant: Zompopo
Once again the May zompopo ants have arrived on time this year! Here are some facts and myths about the giant leaf …
Guatemalan Portrait: Maya Girls
What I really like about this picture is that each girl is looking in a different direction. What I enjoy about doing …
Artistic Senior Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned in my personal blog, things have changed quite a lot since I went to high school in regards to …
Nicaraguan Folk Music Group Tapacalí in Antigua Guatemala
This photograph of the Nicaraguan group Tapacalí, Nahualt for río de caracoles colorados or river of red snails I took it within …
Buying the daily morning bread
Last May I showed you a picture of a little girl playing with her shadow while she was going for the morning …
Guatemalan Maya Nacimientos
As I have shared with you before, during early December, in Guatemala people begin putting up their Nacimientos (Nativity Scenes); a tradition …
Slidshow & Time-lapse Video of 32th Medio Maratón Las Rosas
As every Sunday before July 25th, Santiago Apóstol (Saint James Apostle) patron saint for our enchanting colonial city
Portrait of a Mennonite in Antigua Guatemala
I met Melody at terrace of La Casaca café while I was enjoying the wonderful weather of the last days of the …
Antigua Guatemala is the photographers paradise
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you with so many photographic opportunities no matter where you point …
The south end of 5a avenida sur in Antigua Guatemala
Here is your Spanish word of the day: Alameda, a tree-lined avenue or boulevard. La Antigua Guatemala has three official alamedas, Alameda …
Antigua Guatemala Rainy Season What, When?
This year the rainy season has been fabulous so far. Crystal clear skies and sunny mornings to mid-afternoons with some light rains …
Typical Rainy Season Vista in Antigua Guatemala
In case you haven’t noticed, we embarked on a Rainy Season Vistas series starting a few days back. This whole week I …