There are now 5,400 posts in the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto, organized neatly in reverse chronological order, by category order and by hash tags. This is the largest multimedia resource in English about the Guatemalidad or the Guatemalan identity, traditions and culture. I have tried to cover just about everything I have come across in these +16 years…
The majority flowers also blossom, not just sunflowers are always in bloom in Antigua Guatemala. In fact, during my morning photo walks …
The chilly winds blowing from the true north create the conditions for flying colorful kites over the skyline of Guatemala. Come and …
Hola my friends, today I share with you a candid shot of the mad hatter transaction by Iglesia de La Merced in …
Today’s photo is a sight of a traditional ice cream cart vendor roaming the streets of Antigua Guatemala looking por potential clients. Enjoy!
Fairy floss or cotton candy ambulant vendors are quite common all over Antigua Guatemala. Here I captured the vendor taking a break while waiting for potential sales at Parque Central. Enjoy!
These ambulant coffee vendors will bring a delicious cup of cappuccino, mocaccino or black coffee to your favorite bench at Parque de La Union, La Merced or Parque Central. Three choices with or without sugar; that is it. Make sure to patronize these ingenious ambulant vendors on your next visit to Antigua Guatemala… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Life begins after coffee and these three fellows know it; that’s way they have this thriving business of ambulant coffee vendors. A cup of black coffee will set you back Q5 or about US$0.65 and a cup of cappuccino or mocaccino sells for Q10. Come back tomorrow if you want to see the faces of these ingenious ambulant coffee vendors.
Slowly but surely, all the traditional ice cream carts have been transforming into trucks, colorful buses, and pull man buses. Follow the …
The city of Antigua Guatemala has to be one of the most instagrammable destinations in the world if you consider that every …
I believe I have a fun and solid street photography workshops/photo walks that produce consistent results for photography enthusiasts. I really enjoy …
Here’s another take on the series Antigua Makes Me Happy. Once again, I share a portrait of a Spanish student enjoying her …
As I have mentioned before, up the hills of the northern villages of Antigua Guatemala one can spend a day or two in Tik Tok and Instagram heaven with so many amazing shooting spots with giant butterflies, sculptures, giant hands floating into the air pointing the colossal volcanoes guarding Antigua Guatemala and much more… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Once again I have the pleasure to share another photograph from the series Antigua Makes Me Happy. In this case I captured …
During a recent street photography walk we came across Teresita, a lovely grandmother selling Mayan ceramic pottery at a corner. We asked …
Whenever I roam the streets with my camera, I am hyper aware of color combinations, from the basic complimentary colors of red …
Slowly but surely the rains are coming in to Guatemala. We had some sporadic rains at the end of April and few …
I can believe it’s been over a year since I last posted a picture for the fun series: Antigua Makes Me Happy. …
The Guatemalan labor code allows for two short breaks of about 15 minutes (in addition to the lunch break); one in the …
Slowly but surely I have become the official photographer for senior pictures for those looking to take home amazing destination pictures for …
If a picture is worth a thousand words there’s no need for a caption for today’s photo, don’t you agree?
Winter is here! Antigua Guatemala will accept all hibernators with big smiles. Right now is the time to make your bags, book …
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.
Well, in Guatemala the law of the land since the pandemic began is that one must wear a «mascarilla», face mask in …
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.
We begin 2022 with this portrait of the nutcracker of Antigua Guatemala taken during a recent market photo walk. I believe my …
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.
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.
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.
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.
How can one not be grateful for all the fresh tropical fruits found year-round in the mercado of Antigua Guatemala, don’t your …
Today I share with you the latest portrait I got a chance to make of Erica’s family with the remains of the …
Today I share with you a candid slice of daily life in Antigua Guatemala with a touch of vibrant colors. I don’t …
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.
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 me introduce you to Crisula, the pigeons enchanter of Antigua Guatemala. Can you guess how she manages to summon the pigeons …
Today I bring you an update on the Free Portrait Prints Project. Some of you might remember tale behind these portraits I …
Meet world-famous Clara, a good friend I have been fortunate to know for several years now. Every time we encounter each other, …
This is the newest traditional ice cream cart found at Parque Central. It is shaped like a colorful bus. In this particular …
Meet world-famous Ruth and her daughter Gaby, the Mayan Mad Hatters of Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in need of a hat this …
I met Leticia while delivering José’s free portrait print [The Mayan Mad Hatter]. Leticia was eating mangoes [thus the mask hanging out …
Back on May Day 2006 I set out to share with you daily life vistas and something else from Antigua Guatemala, a …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Mimo for mime. Today I share with you a behind the scenes vista …
You won’t believe how many times I have seen millennials and influencers using the classic cars they encounter in Antigua Guatemala as …
As I have said many times before, the synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets is incredible. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I get… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
During this afternoon’s photo walk, I was teaching how to capture candid pictures of strangers. The woman on the left was giving water …
Today I share with you the latest addition to my series Portraits of Selfies where I have been capturing people in the …
After years of leading photo walks in Guatemala, I have gained the trust of the some of the Maya people in Antigua …
Let me introduce you to José, Ruth’s son, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today. How lucky am I that I get …
One thing is for sure, we love color in Guatemala. It is quite understandable since we are exposed to vibrant colors in …
My good friend Ruth needs no introduction; she’s probably the most famous Maya woman in Antigua Guatemala. Ruth is a polyglot. Ruth …
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made while leading a photo walk [pre-pandemic] with a group of Spanish students. The …
Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to …
Believe it or not, there are a lot of foreigners who have moved in recent months to Antigua Guatemala to hibernate and …
As I have said before, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing through AntiguaDailyPhoto for several years now has …
Today I share with you a portrait of a Maya grandmother posing for her “Foto de muerto”. Ask me about it in …
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made of Gaby, who just turned 18 last Sunday. I was leading a photo …
As I mentioned earlier this week, the temperate Winter season in Antigua Guatemala comes with gorgeous light in the morning and afternoon …
As I have mentioned before, often when people think of tourism to Antigua Guatemala, they think of foreigners travelers who visit Guatemala …
My commitment to share with you daily life images from Antigua Guatemala is as strong as it was on May 1, 2006. …
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mandarinas for tangerines. Today I share with you a simple daily life vista to …
During celebrations of La Virgen de Guadalupe, Our Lady of Guadalupe, on December 12, you can find gringa moms, Maya mamás, mestizo …
I want to take a momento to thank all the loyal readers who have followed the daily photographic updates through nearly 15 …
Honestly, I can not tell you when was the last time I read a newspaper. 2020 made it easy for me. How …
Today’s image is the portrait of a smiling grandmother and her granddaughter that I made a couple of days ago. On my …
Winter is coming! Fortunately,Winter in Antigua Guatemala is very comfortable with its temperate weather; blue volcanoes skyline; plentiful supply of freshly harvested …
Since the Municipal government has forbidden the ambulant vendors in all the parks of Antigua Guatemala, including the world-famous Parque Central, vendors …
In Guatemala as in many Latin American countries October 12 is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Native …
This is one of the two bus stops in San Miguel Escobar, 1 kilometers separates the two bus stops. Even though San …
Take a photographic tour around the Parque Central through these posts: Chilling around Parque Central Listen to the alluring singing of the …
I noticed this group of trash collectors taking a snack break during my morning photo walk. I normally walk on the side …
I love Antigua Guatemala; that’s what the colorful sign says all the way near the yellow wall of La Merced. I really …
Most Guatemalan workers get paid every two weeks, at the beginning of the month and after the 15th of the month. A …
Walking is the preferred way to get around Antigua Guatemala as the city still small enough that one can walk from end …
As I have mention before, public transportation was forbidden at the start of the pandemic Covid-19 in March 16 throughout Guatemala. People …
Everyone is wearing a mask in Antigua Guatemala; municipal employees are no exception. I believe the face mask usage compliance is nearly …
As I mentioned before, Guatemalans are resilient. People are doing everything to survive and put food on the table. And that’s how …
Guatemala is world-famous for their colorful and intricate, hand-woven textiles, so it comes as no surprise that masks were with these Mayan …
Pandemic or not, life moves on and things that are necessary at home must still be procured, such food, medicine and water …
Queues are part of this new normality. Keeping a healthy physical distance, 1.5 meter at a least, is part of our new …
Exercising is definitely one of the activities that has suffered the most. Gyms are closed in Guatemala. Whenever in public spaces one …
As I mentioned yesterday, through Pandemic Photo Project I am sharing images of the new normality for Guatemalans even though we have …
Through the Pandemic Photo Project I have been sharing sights of how the new normality will look like for the short-term and …
A chance encounter at the pharmacy provided the opportunity to capture the portraits of these three Mayan women. One of them said …
Finally we have a gradual re-opening date for Guatemala: July 27. The re-opening will be gradual and by municipalities [counties] using a …
A Mayan woman set up a pop-up pottery shop as life must go on under the conditions set by this new reality. …
Even though the government has been providing freely face coverings ever since it was instituted that face masks were mandatory and those …
Farmers often turn a wheelbarrow into a fresh produce stand minutes later after harvesting the vegetables and fruits from their plots, as …
In Guatemala even farmers wear a face mask whenever they are outdoors and in public spaces. They may not use a face …
Ever since face masks became obligatory in public spaces in Guatemala back in March, people have complied nearly 99.99% of the time. …
We continue with another installment of the Pandemic Photo Project from Antigua Guatemala with a candid shot of the coconut vendor catching …
Not everyone waving a white flag is asking for food or economic assistance to feed their family. Some people waving a white …
Guatemala came to standstill on March 16, 2020 and with a single declaration of state of calamity and lockdown a large number …
As I said yesterday, Guatemalans are resilient. Motorcycles and bicycles have turned into the preferred vehicles for all home deliveries. Of course, …
With so many people who have lost their jobs or their main source of income, pop-up stands are showing up everywhere to …
Honestly, I wonder how many people are still buying lottery tickets. Covid-19 has proven to be a formidable virus, turning the world …
Just like many ambulant vendors, shoe shiners must find a way to generate some income to put food on the table during …
Back in May 2006 I set out to share with y’all images of daily life from Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings even …
Welcome to the new normality in Antigua Guatemala. Restaurants can only serve to go or delivery; thus their gorgeous dining areas remained …
