Processions provide us with lots opportunities to shoot in black and white as well as in color; depending of what you include in the frame. «Dolorosas» or «hermanas cargadoras» with their mostly black and white attires make it really easy to choose.
As I said a few weeks ago, often in Antigua Guatemala people when they think of tourists, they think of foreigners who visit Guatemala while in reality the largest number of tourists come from other parts of Guatemala. Here I photographed a group of Guatemalan tourists from San Juan Comalapa, a village famous for its … Read more
I am sorry to report that Antigua Guatemala has fallen. There has been a high number of “Black Mirror” infections across all levels of the society. Of course, this was bound to happen, how could we not get infected when over 1.5 million people per year visit us; many of them carrying their black mirror … Read more
Two Mayan women talk to each during the lunch break steps away from the entrance of the Cathedral ruins in Antigua Guatemala. That’s your typical vista dispatch from the colonial city formerly known as Santiago de Guatemala.
I really enjoy spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are so eager to share smiles at every chance they get. So, take advantage of the plentiful of free smiles found in and around Antigua Guatemala. In fact, take as many home as you can, we’ll make more! 😉
The synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets of Antigua Guatemala is incredible. Give it a try next time you can, you’ll be surprised. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good … Read more
Two women worlds apart found at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala. We came across Irma, this illuminated balloon vendor at Parque Central while leading a street photography walk around Antigua Guatemala. We made a couple candid shots first and when Irma noticed us she asked us to do some portraits as well so we can give … Read more
All Saints Day and Day of the Dead are the perfect occasion for large family gatherings in Guatemala. Families bring fiambre and other foods to spend time at the graveyards remembering family members who have buried there. Kids and adults fly kites to help the dead reunite with the living. For third consecutive year I … Read more
The early morning photo walks are the best because the quality of the light and the quality of the vistas one finds on the streets. First of all, since most workers have not come into town yet, most streets are clear of vehicles. Early in the morning you find the ambulant vendors that hit the … 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
I continue to make people happy with prints made from the portraits I have previously made of them. As I have said before, giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good vibes in the process. The synergy created … Read more
As I have said many times before, Parque Central is charged with such special vibes that only after hanging around for a few minutes, either talking with locals or visitors, eating an ice cream cone or simply having the shoes shone, we walk out with only buenas vibras. Give it a try next time you … Read more
During the photo walks I lead I make a lot of emphasis on keep your eyesight half a block away or more to be prepared when you see a possible subjects or backgrounds. In this particular image, we were practicing some natural framing when I spotted the three women having a fun chat; we approached … Read more
One of the most gratifying things I have been doing is giving away prints of the portraits I make of total strangers on the streets. As I have said previously, giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good … Read more
One thing that still brings a smile to my face is the exposure to so much color as I walk around town; even after 12 of documenting photographically life in Antigua Guatemala. This shot was made during a recent photo walk I was leading.