Welcome to Colorful Antigua Guatemala
Winter is here! Antigua Guatemala will accept all hibernators with big smiles. Right now is the time to make your bags, book …
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.
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.
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.
The Remains of the Flower Festival
Today I share with you the latest portrait I got a chance to make of Erica’s family with the remains of the …
Free Portrait Prints Projects Delivers
Today I bring you an update on the Free Portrait Prints Project. Some of you might remember tale behind these portraits I …
Sights of Antigua — Street Portrait of Clara
Meet world-famous Clara, a good friend I have been fortunate to know for several years now. Every time we encounter each other, …
The Mayan Mad Hatters of Antigua Guatemala
Meet world-famous Ruth and her daughter Gaby, the Mayan Mad Hatters of Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in need of a hat this …
Sights of Antigua: Portrait of Leticia at Fuente de Las Sirenas
I met Leticia while delivering José’s free portrait print [The Mayan Mad Hatter]. Leticia was eating mangoes [thus the mask hanging out …
Sights of Antigua: Colorful Portrait of a Maya Street Vendor
After years of leading photo walks in Guatemala, I have gained the trust of the some of the Maya people in Antigua …
Colorful Portrait of Maya Girls
One thing is for sure, we love color in Guatemala. It is quite understandable since we are exposed to vibrant colors in …
Street Portrait of World-famous Ruth
My good friend Ruth needs no introduction; she’s probably the most famous Maya woman in Antigua Guatemala. Ruth is a polyglot. Ruth …
Street Portrait of a Maya Woman
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made while leading a photo walk [pre-pandemic] with a group of Spanish students. The …
Mayan Matryoshka Portrait
Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to …
Support The Free Portrait Prints Project
As I have said before, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing through AntiguaDailyPhoto for several years now has …
Maya Portraits — Guatemalan Grandmother
Today I share with you a portrait of a Maya grandmother posing for her “Foto de muerto”. Ask me about it in …
Thanks to all loyal readers
I want to take a momento to thank all the loyal readers who have followed the daily photographic updates through nearly 15 …
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 13
Today’s image is the portrait of a smiling grandmother and her granddaughter that I made a couple of days ago. On my …
Columbus Day or Día de la Raza?
In Guatemala as in many Latin American countries October 12 is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Native …
Sights of Our Times: Walking Through Deserted Streets
Walking is the preferred way to get around Antigua Guatemala as the city still small enough that one can walk from end …
Sights of Our Times — Mayan Fabric Masks
Guatemala is world-famous for their colorful and intricate, hand-woven textiles, so it comes as no surprise that masks were with these Mayan …
Sights of Our Times — Smiles Behind Masks
A chance encounter at the pharmacy provided the opportunity to capture the portraits of these three Mayan women. One of them said …
Street Vendors Waiting for Tourists
Today you write the caption. Be creative!
Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 13
Today, I am happy to share a portrait of Victoria, a great grandmother, one of the friendliest and kindest people I have …
Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 12
We continue our countdown to May 1st, 2020, the 14th anniversary of Antigua Daily Photo with a portrait of a Maya Ambulant …
Vibrant Colors and Smiles from Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the vibrant colors and smiles from Antigua Guatemala. Meet the sisters Erica and Jackelin, two of the …
Adapt or Perish
Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative. — H. G. Wells (1866-1946) I have always admired the speed at …
Colors and Smiles from Guatemala
Here are some smiles and colors from Antigua Guatemala to brighten your day where you are in the world during these trying …
The Mayan Colors of Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what …
Free Portrait Prints Always Bring Out Smiles
As I have said recently, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing for a couple of years now is giving away free instantaneous prints of the portraits I make of total strangers on the streets while leading the Antigua Photo Walks… tap for full image!