I am Guatemala

Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 10

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As I mentioned yesterday, procession give us a window into the full spectrum of the Guatemalan identity. Here’s a Maya woman with a religious attired used during the carrying of the processional floats. Join me for a very special photo walk every Sunday of Lent to learn my approach techniques for street portraits and much … Read more

Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 8

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One of the things that I share during the Photo Walks I lead is how to approach our subjects with respect and engage with honest interest. As I often say, you get out of the streets what you put in. In that respect, I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to make portraits … Read more

Street Portraits — I am Guatemala No. 7

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I met Elsy years ago when I stopped her on the streets for a quick portrait of stranger. Since then we have collaborated in several photo sessions. Today’s portrait is from the last recent session. Honestly, I don’t know how far a portrait of stranger will take me, however, I am really happy to have … Read more

Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 5

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Guatemala is full with photographers. I know personally hundreds of them. Here is the smiling face of photo-journalist Santiago Billy and a colleague taking a break at Parque Central; the favorite spot of many to hang out and to watch people. Of course, the good vibes around the Plaza Mayor, the official name for the … Read more

Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 3

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Young Guatemalan men work the streets selling nuts, floss candy, ice cream, whatever people would buy. We have to make a living. Guatemala is a land of opportunities, people say, but the majority of the people, especially the young can not seem to find them. There’s plenty of wealth in Guatemala for sure; it’s just … Read more

Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 2

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Yes, believe it or not, you can find images like this one on the streets of Antigua Guatemala. Well, to be precise, you can find vistas like this one on the ruins of Antigua Guatemala. I encountered this image inside the ruins of the former Cathedral ruins. What do Guatemalans are supposed to look like? … Read more

New Granizada Flavors for the New Guatemalans

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Many loyal readers of Antigua Daily Photo had pointed in the past that when we grew up, we didn’t have salty granizadas, shaved ice pues. Well, since then I have shared that many different flavours that are not available for the new young Guatemalans. Limón, picosita, michelada, are just some of the variations of the … Read more

Transculturation and Gender in Guatemala

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Gender and identity. Gender and transculturation. Is there a difference in how men and women assume their identity and their traditions. What about culture, are girls and boys being thought differently? What are your thoughts about his picture of a Guatemalan young adult dressed in an U.S. flag t-shirt, jeans, and tenis shoes while his … Read more

I am Guatemala as well

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Honest, I don’t know if anybody else is documenting the fashion and style of the young Guatemalan. From eye wear, to hats, to clothes and accessories I have been noticing a very distinctive style from many young adults, boys and girls for sure. Now that I have started collecting the different images and styles, I … Read more