Are you visiting Guatemala and would like to learn more about travel or street photography? We will show you the best spots to photograph Antigua Guatemala’s sites and people, and share the tips, tricks, and secrets of a street photographer. We are also happy to design a private photo walk for you if you would prefer dedicated one-on-one attention and to focus on specific themes or techniques. Book a memorable photographic experience at www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com.
Today’s photo of la encantadora de palomas, the pigeons enchanter, was made during a street photography walk where I was teaching other photographers my approach to capture the decisive moment as well as how to frame your street shots for maximum impact. I hope you like it as much as we did.
One of my favorite photographic approaches for Antigua Guatemala is using the hundreds of arches found in the city as creative frames, such as this image captured inside el Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús. Of course, since most of the frame was monochromatic, I decided to capture it in black and white to … Read more
Today, I share with you a photograph showcasing the human scale versus the architectonic scale made at the Palacio del Ayuntamiento during an architectonic photo walk. I hope you enjoy it.
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.
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…
Up the hills of the north villages of Antigua Guatemala you can spend a day or two in Instagram paradise with some many out of this world location with giant hands floating into the air pointing the colossal volcanoes guarding Antigua Guatemala. You can find giant chairs, miradores, a Hobbit-theme park, zip lines, butterfly and … Read more
Today I share with you the most recent portrait I have made of Ruth and her lovely family. I made this portrait while leading a street photography walk through the streets of Antigua Guatemala where I share my tips for capturing candid shots as well as street portraits of strangers… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
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.
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.
Join me and discover some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with my Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect photographic experience to capture those unique Instagram shots! I can take you exactly to those special locations that will make your pictures stand out! So, come and explore with me some of the most photogenic settings … Read more
Meet world-famous Clara, a good friend I have been fortunate to know for several years now. Every time we encounter each other, she always has a present for me: her beautiful smile. This portrait was made during a photo walk I was leading; Clara was kind enough to remove her face mask for this portrait … Read more
As I have mentioned a few times before, Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect spot for a photo shoot so they can feed their followers. Of course, Antigua Guatemala on the weekends has national and international influencers alike hunting for the most colorful and unique instagrammable spots. The … Read more
Did you know that the slogan for Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Spring? Well, then Antigua Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Sunshine because… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Needless to say that Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect image to feed their followers. Of course, Antigua Guatemala is a feeding frenzy for national and international influencers alike with so many instagrammable spots. Book a fun and instagrammable photographic experience at » www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com In the photograph … Read more
Today I am sharing with you a street portrait I made of the pregoneros, town criers, and visiting girls with the façade of the cathedral as backdrop. I made this photograph during one of the Antigua Photo Walks that I lead around town. We had a blast and laugh a lot while making portraits and … Read more