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.
Through the Antigua Photo Walks I found a vehicle to teach how make fun and interesting environmental portraits by surrounding the subject with enchanting vistas of Antigua Guatemala to add context and a sense of place. Furthermore, I share how to make gorgeous portraits even during the harsh light of the noon hours by shooting … Read more
Experience one of the most amazing, colorful and photogenic traditions and festivals in the world: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite Festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala on Nov. 1st through this intensive photographic exploration around the villages of Santiago Sacatepequez, Sumpango,and the Necropolis of Antigua Guatemala with the guidance of renown … Read more
As I say often, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other apprehensive photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers and candid authentic slices of life in a single session of an Antigua Photo Walks. I believe I have a … Read more
The Antigua Photo Walks are the #1 rated activity in Antigua Guatemala. No two photo walks are alike as every time we explore a different aspect or theme to always keep the photo walks fresh, from the mermaids to the architecture, from street photography to the villages, from the market to the the colorful buses, … Read more
Master long exposure photography and capture some truly remarkable views of the cities you travel to by booking a Night Photography Walk at www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com. Each photo walk is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos of ruins, fountains, monuments, churches and streets, you can also expect to learn: • … Read more
During the Antigua Photo Walks we learn how make environmental portraits by putting the subject on either side of the frame and allowing the environment to add context and a sense of place. Also, we learn how to make gorgeous portraits even during the harsh light of the noon hours by shooting in the open … Read more
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you, with so many photographic opportunities no matter in which direction you point your camera. The subjects can be anything you like, such as people, food, flora, colors, textiles, etc., the people; of course, the colonial Moorish baroque architecture found in Antigua Guatemala is … Read more
Our goal is to have lots of fun during my photo walks and workshops. I make the learning process of shooting street photography as fun as possible as you can see in these images where we were putting in practice the tips and techniques we learn during the initial presentation. Book the #1 rated experience … Read more
Hats and umbrellas to protect from the harsh sunlight hitting Antigua Guatemala this fall season. This photograph was captured during a street photo walk where I was sharing my techniques for using natural frames. Here we have the hats and the leading lines on the sidewalk that takes us to the Maya people using umbrellas, … Read more
Experience one the most impressive, colorful and photogenic traditions in the world and festivals: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite Festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala with renown photographer Rudy Giron. Join me on an amazing photographic exploration of the Mayan highlands around Day of the Dead celebrations, the Giant Kites festivities … Read more
If you like taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala will be paradise for you, with so many photographic opportunities no matter in which direction you point your camera. The subjects can be anything you like, such as people, food, flora, colors, textiles, etc., The colonial Moorish baroque architecture found in Antigua Guatemala is a big hit with … Read more
During the street photography walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala or abroad we learn how to compose images that tell stories by visualizing photos that are not yet formed. That’s how I made this photograph where the leading lines point to a specific spot set up for our subjects to walk into. Book … Read more
As I have said before, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other apprehensive photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers and candid authentic slices of life in a single session of an Antigua Photo Walks. I believe I have … Read more
Less is best is one of the composition rules I teach during the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town. Here for instance we chose to remove everything in the window, except the crate bars. Thus we get an M&M in jail. Enjoy!
Through the Antigua Photo Walks I am able to share some hidden gems of Antigua Guatemala with visitors looking to go beyond the tourist’s usual spots. How about our own La Antigua sign at a rooftop with incredible panoramic views of the city and surrounding volcanoes? Make sure you join me in a photo walk … Read more