Antigua Guatemala’s Flower-decorated Windows
Today, I share with you a window dressed up with flowers for Antigua’s Flower Festival. Enjoy!
Antigua Guatemala’s Bus Terminal Photo Walk
Today I share with you a photo from Antigua Guatemala’s bus terminal. I made this image during the photo walk I lead on Thanksgiving while I was teaching how to properly use natural frames, an effective use of layers as well as perspective. Down below you can see the photo made by Sergey… TAP to see the full size photos.
Fresh Tropical Fruits Stand at Market in Antigua Guatemala
How can one not be grateful for all the fresh tropical fruits found year-round in the mercado of Antigua Guatemala, don’t your …
Antigua’s Flower-decorated Doorways and Façades
Honestly, I don’t know why we don’t have more flower-decorated doorways and façades all year long. I mean, flowers are always in …
Antigua Guatemala’s Flower Festival 2021
This past weekend Antigua Guatemala dressed up many of its façades, fountains and parks with flower arrangements. The photograph above show the …
The Remains of the Flower Festival
Today I share with you the latest portrait I got a chance to make of Erica’s family with the remains of the …
Night Vista of Antigua Guatemala with a Full Moon
Once again I was finishing a photo walk with a group of photography enthusiasts when we decided to try to capture some …
Surprise Engagement Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s a sneak preview of a surprise street photography engagement session that I shot recently in Antigua Guatemala with a couple while …
Colonial-style Street Lamps from Antigua Guatemala
Have you noticed that on the east quadrant of Antigua Guatemala the street lights are colonial-style lamps and the cables run underground …
Side Door of the former Cathedral Building
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Portón for large doorway. Just when I think I have shared with you every nook …
Colors and Vistas of the Dry Season
The dry season is upon us and the colors and vistas keep on getting better and better. As usual, during the dry …
Antigua Colors — Browns with a touch of red and orange
Today I share with you a candid slice of daily life in Antigua Guatemala with a touch of vibrant colors. I don’t …
Headshots Shoots in Antigua Guatemala
Are you in need of new Headshots or Portraits? Now you can also book a Headshot Photo Shoot while visiting Guatemala. Take …
Enjoy the Fall Morning Light of Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you two of the most popular colors found in Antigua Guatemala: Blue and Orange. You can also appreciate …
Winter is coming! Antigua Guatemala will accept all hibernators
Winter is coming! Soon the weather will turn unbearably cold in the northern hemisphere. Right now is the time to make your …
Fun and Beautiful Portrait Shoots in Antigua Guatemala
My Antigua Photo Sessions are a fun-tastic photo experience and a sure way to take home remarkable mementos of your trip to Guatemala. That’s what Gina and I did recently as we hit the best instagrammable spots in Antigua Guatemala… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
Handmade Signs from Antigua Guatemala
The handmade sign of Aruma found on Calle del Arco is the latest addition to the most extensive collection of signs from …
Adobe Walls from Antigua Guatemala
Believe it or not, before February 4th, 1976, most walls of the traditional houses in Guatemala were made with adobe or a …
Textured Façades of Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you one of the newest façades with chipped paint textures. This one can be found near Pollo Campero, …
Antigua Guatemala is the city of the búcaro fountains
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, usually near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. Since …
Fall is Here, Winter is Coming!
As I mention every year at the beginning of the Fall season: you better start making your way towards Antigua Guatemala to enjoy the Fall and Winter light and colors and our temperate weather. Don’t get caught in the long, cold, harsh Winter…
Framed Moorish Baroque Architecture from Antigua Guatemala
This gorgeous arch is found in the the Museo de Arte Colonial, which was originally the building for Universidad de San Carlos de …
Antique Doors of Antigua Guatemala
As I have said before, “every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture stylish doors. I was already hook on doorways …
Decorated Façade of Iglesia de La Merced
Today I share with you one of the ever-changing looks of the façade of Iglesia de La Merced. Honest, this of the …
Headshots Sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Today I share a few headshots portrait from a recent Antigua Photo Shoots with the lovely and photogenic Bri. These headshots and …
Antigua Photo Walks Received the Travelers’ Choice Award: Best of the Best 2021
Last month, TripAdvisor & Viator notified me that my photographic experiences were a Travelers’ Choice Award winner! Best of the Best 2021 Top 1% of the Things to Do in the World for the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town and in the rest of the Guatemala. I have also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019… TAP to see the full size photo and award.
Portrait of Maya Mother and her Son Selling Handicrafts
I really enjoy making portraits of Ruth and her lovely family. In this case, we were at Portal de Las Panaderas catching up since we hadn’t seen each other for a few weeks… TAP to see both full size portraits and post.
Happy Bicentennial of Guatemala’s Independence
Today Guatemala and the other Central American countries commemorate the bicentennial of the independence. As part of the no-crowds celebrations, the Banco de Guatemala put in circulation a Commemorative Bicentennial Twenty Quetzals bill… TAP to see the full size photos of the new Q20 bill and to read the complete post.
Guatemalan Flags Vendors
As I mentioned yesterday, on September 15th, Guatemala and the other Central American countrieswill be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Independence. Sadly, because of the pandemic, most massive events will not be allowed. So, Guatemalans are mostly observing the Bicentennial with flags, firecracker bombs and on the streets photo exhibitions… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Let’s Begin the Bicentennial Celebrations
This week Guatemala and the other countries in Central America will be celebrating their 200th anniversary of Independence. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, most massive events will not be allowed. So, Guatemalans are mostly observing the special date with flags, firecracker bombs and fireworks… TAP to see the full size photo and post.