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Framed Rooftop Cupolas in Antigua Guatemala

Framed Rooftop Cupolas

In colonial times, the cupolas marked where the hearts of the houses were located: the kitchens. Nowadays though, cupolas are used to …

Early Morning at Calle del Arco

Early Morning at Calle del Arco

The best time to take photos of Calle del Arco without pedestrians and traffic is early in the morning, around 7am. That’s …

Blue-green Door on Yellow House from Antigua Guatemala

It’s Refacción Time!

The Guatemalan labor code allows for two short breaks of about 15 minutes (in addition to the lunch break); one in the …

Yo ❤️Antigua Guatemala

Yo ❤️Antigua Guatemala

If a picture is worth a thousand words there’s no need for a caption for today’s photo, don’t you agree?

Lent 2022 Decorations

Lent 2022 Decorations

Wednesday March 2nd is the beginning of Lent 2022 or Cuaresma as we call it in the Spanish-speaking world. Purple banners and …

For Whom the Bell Tolls? Take 2

No man is an island, entire of itself… any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never …

Antigua Photo Shoots at the Most Vibrant Spots of Antigua Guatemala with photographer Rudy Giron

Antigua Photo Shoots at the Most Vibrant Spots of Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala is full a stunning settings everywhere making it an ideal destination for lifestyle and street photo shoots that produce some of the most instagrammable images you can imagine. Bring home fun-tastic portraits of you or your loved ones taken in this magical and charming town at the most attractive locations…

Old Couple Having Ice Cream at Parque Central

Sights of Antigua: Old Couple Having Ice Cream at Parque Central

In summary, chances are that if you travel to Guatemala now, you might be safer here than at your own city simply because most Guatemalans are following all the health protocols that keep the pandemic at bay. Furthermore, Guatemala began its booster shot campaign the first week of 2022… TAP to see the full post.

PHOTO STOCK: Photographer shooting something above her head taken during a photo walk lead by Rudy Giron.

Do Look Up!

One of the things I teach in the photo walks I lead is to change perspective often and to look up often to discover interesting subjects, such as these Saint James ceiling tiles.

Antigua Makes Us Happy — Take 17

Make sure you take photographic tour through preview entries of the Antigua Makes Me Happy. Today I shared a group portrait of some young men having a blast at Parque Central. They were kind enough to remove their mask for the portrait… TAP to see the full size photo and post.

Capturing Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala

Capturing Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala

Smartphone cameras are the most common cameras people use during the photo walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala. Of course, it is very gratifying to me teach people how to best use their smartphone cameras and all the features they offer to be able to capture daily life vistas during their travels…

PHOTO STOCK: New Year's Eve Guatemalan Dinner: Lomo Relleno

New Year’s Eve Guatemalan Dinner: Lomo Relleno

n Guatemala the New Year’s Eve dinner can vary a lot, from the typical tamales, to baked turkey, baked hen, pepián or one of the favorites of the night: lomo relleno, stuffed top loin. The stuffing can include black chorizo, red chorizo, white longaniza, ham, ground meat, olives, hard-boiled eggs, to named the most popular stuffings.

PHOTO STOCK: Portrait of a Selfie — The Bride and Groom

Another Portrait of a Selfie at Calle del Arco

Years ago, perhaps as long as a decade, I began making portraits of selfies. Believe it or not, this is not the first time I captured a bride and groom doing a selfie. Take a photographic tour through the many portraits of selfies found in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. Enjoy!

PHOTO STOCK: Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor at Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala

Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor — Take 3

Today, once again, I am sharing with you the vibrant colors and warm smile of another Maya ambulant vendor through a portrait made a few steps away from Fuente de Las Sirenas at Parque Central… TAP to see the full size photo and post.

PHOTO STOCK: Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor at Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala

Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor — Take 2

As I often say, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers through my Antigua Photo Walks and seeing how other timid photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers or candid authentic slices of life in a single session… TAP to see the full size photo and post.

PHOTO STOCK: Street Portrait of Maya Textile Vendor at Parque Central in Antigua Guatemala

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.

Foodie Fridays — Indian Bowl from Unión Café Antigua

Foodie Fridays — Indian Bowl from Unión Café Antigua

As I have said before, the foodie options for vegetarians and vegans keep on getting richer and tastier. One doesn’t even have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a delectable bowl such this Indian bowl that is pack with so much flavor, textures and nutrients that you will not miss the meat.

Calle del Arco May Turn Into a Pedestrian Passageway

Calle del Arco is Turning Into a Pedestrian Pathway

Yesterday I noticed how the municipal transit police closed completely the one block where the Arco de Santa Catalina is located. Honestly, they should have turned the entire strip of 5a avenida, from Parque Central to Iglesia de La Merced, into a pedestrian pathway, don’t your agree?

PHOTO STOCK: Yellow Corner House of Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala Colors of the Dry Season

One of the constant color of the dry season in Antigua Guatemala is the sky blue. If you pair the sky blue with the rich tones of the yellow and orange houses and buildings found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala you get a picture like the one shown above. Enjoy!

PHOTO STOCK: Dried Autochthonous Corn from Guatemala

Dried Autochthonous Corn from Guatemala

I still can’t believe that in the US over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow Dent #2. What a difference is the situation in Guatemala and the rest of Mesoamerica, the cradle for the most popular cultivated cereal in the world… TAP to see the full size photo and post.

PHOTO STOCK: Autochthonous Corn from Guatemala

Autochthonous Corn from Guatemala

In Guatemala; especially corn grown by the Maya people. We still appreciate the autochthonous corn which comes in white, yellow, red and black with its non-uniform kernels… TAP to see the full size photo and post.