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 …
Hola my friends, today I share with you a candid shot of the mad hatter transaction by Iglesia de La Merced in …
I believe I have a fun and solid street photography workshops/photo walks that produce consistent results for photography enthusiasts. I really enjoy …
During a recent street photography walk we came across Teresita, a lovely grandmother selling Mayan ceramic pottery at a corner. We asked …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made of Gaby, who just turned 18 last Sunday. I was leading a photo …
As I have mentioned before, often when people think of tourism to Antigua Guatemala, they think of foreigners travelers who visit Guatemala …
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mandarinas for tangerines. Today I share with you a simple daily life vista to …
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 …
Guatemala is world-famous for their colorful and intricate, hand-woven textiles, so it comes as no surprise that masks were with these Mayan …
A chance encounter at the pharmacy provided the opportunity to capture the portraits of these three Mayan women. One of them said …
A Mayan woman set up a pop-up pottery shop as life must go on under the conditions set by this new reality. …
Honestly, I wonder how many people are still buying lottery tickets. Covid-19 has proven to be a formidable virus, turning the world …
Today you write the caption. Be creative!
Today, I am happy to share a portrait of Victoria, a great grandmother, one of the friendliest and kindest people I have …
We continue our countdown to May 1st, 2020, the 14th anniversary of Antigua Daily Photo with a portrait of a Maya Ambulant …
Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative. — H. G. Wells (1866-1946) I have always admired the speed at …
Here are some smiles and colors from Antigua Guatemala to brighten your day where you are in the world during these trying …
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what …
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!
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
As part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop I carried an instant camera/printer so I can give prints on the spot and let me …
Here’s another print I gave to this family as part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop, as I brought along an instant camera/printer so …
As I said yesterday, for this year Day of the Dead Photography Workshop, I took along an instant camera/printer so I can give prints on …
This year as part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop I carried an instant camera/printer so I can give prints …
As I have said many times before, Antigua Guatemala is such a photogenic town that you will encounter people taken photos of …
We continue our series of tourists visiting Antigua Guatemala with this colorful portrait of a family from Chichicastenango. Follow the white rabbit …
As I said a few weeks ago, often in Antigua Guatemala people when they think of tourists, they think of foreigners who …
I am sorry to report that Antigua Guatemala has fallen. There has been a high number of “Black Mirror” infections across all …
Often in Antigua Guatemala when people think of tourists, they think of foreigners who visit Guatemala while in reality the largest number …
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 …
Two women worlds apart found at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala. We came across Irma, this illuminated balloon vendor at Parque Central while …
All the kite shops are ready for the vientos fuertes, strong winds from the north. Here I share with you a window …
The early morning photo walks are the best because the quality of the light and the quality of the vistas one finds …
As I mentioned yesterday, I am so fortunate to have gained the trust of the people in Antigua Guatemala the villages around …
During the street photography walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala or abroad we learn how to compose images that tell …
I have gained the trust of many people, including Mayas in Antigua Guatemala and other villages by being transparent, respectful, and kind, …
I continue to make people happy with prints made from the portraits I have previously made of them. As I have said …
As I have said many times before, Parque Central is charged with such special vibes that only after hanging around for a …
During the photo walks I lead I make a lot of emphasis on keep your eyesight half a block away or more …
One of the most gratifying things I have been doing is giving away prints of the portraits I make of total strangers …
One thing that still brings a smile to my face is the exposure to so much color as I walk around town; …
May 10th is Mother’s Day in Guatemala, so I decided to surprise a few mothers with portrait prints. Most Guatemalans take their …
This is the end of the daily updates of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com; it’s been 4,384 days since our first post on May 1st, 2006. …
Today’s image is the portrait of Maya girl holding her candid portrait. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for …
Dónde come uno, comen tres. Where one eats, three can eat. Guatemalan buñuelos, one of the comfort foods for December, are kind …
Recently I shared with you a photograph of three boys having a blast with a portable wooden staircase on a platform and …
Last week, Guatemala’s Constitutional Court sided with the Guatemalan weavers and their copyrights to intellectual property of their weavings. Now congress will …
Market days or Días de mercado in Santa María de Jesús fall on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, although you can find vendors …
Here’s a portrait of a K’iche’ family from Xela visiting the different villages of Antigua Guatemala. I captured them here while posing …
Today was a very good day. This morning I lead a group of 11 volunteers through the streets of Antigua Guatemala. During …
On the weekends you can enjoy traditional Guatemalan marimba music thanks to this family of Kakchiquel musicians. Of course, with the new …
Guatemala’s National Telephone Company was so bad that land lines only represent less than 5% of all the telephone lines in Guatemala. …
One more entry for the 5-day countdown to the 11th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto on May 1st with the miniseries of street photography …
As I have said before, I find the singing of the Maya people extremely haunting and touching, even though, they are singing …
This is a behind the scenes picture of a recent photo session I helped to set up for a photographer from abroad. …
This portrait of the young part of a Mayan family was made during a private photo walk through the villages of Antigua …
If you watch carefully you will notice how much care and holding there’s among Maya women. Friends and family members always walk …
The streets of Antigua Guatemala are full with people on the move, the Mayas not excluded. So, often times, it’s best to …
Many people believe that the Maya don’t like to be photographed or filmed. Well, if you browse the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com you …
There’s a belief that states the Maya people don’t like to be photographed or make photographs. I am happy to report here …
Normally, the first week of January is the coldest of the entire year. This is what it looked like. Sunshine and comfortable …
If you want more smiles in your life, booking another visit to Antigua Guatemala is the merry solution. Enjoy!
Oh what a wonderful combination of just the right ingredients is this charming and photogenic city we call now La Antigua Guatemala. …
I am glad someone can still smile and find some hope in the news. Leave it to Guatemalan to always find ways …
Some of you may or may not know that La Antigua Guatemala is located within Kackchikel territory, one of the largest Maya …
Today I share with you a candid portrait of Ruth, one of the vendors that offers colourful hand-woven Mayan textiles from the …
At the end of a photo walk, I captured a family meeting outside their business to watch passers-by. I raised my camera …
Push and pull, push and pull, slowly but with all the strength of her little muscles this little girl was able to …
There’s a myth that declares that the Maya people don’t like to be photographed. Something I have noticed in the over two …
Often during the photo walks I lead around town, people ask me if the Maya don’t like to be photographed. I say …
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Candid street portraits are my specialty. Here I was able to capture two Maya generations with enough context to place the candid …
Years ago the Pilas de Santa Clara used to be a very busy place with Maya women doing laundry. Most women came …
Market days are awesome days to be in the mercado municipal of Antigua Guatemala. Everything is fresh and there’s so many more …
Two women worlds apart! Each girl represent a different way of being human, with all the implications that may carry. What are …
Recently I was asked to help with a photo session of two beautiful Maya women on the streets of Antigua Guatemala. Here’s …
Poco a poco, slowly, all the traditional and typical tiendas and tienditas, borough convenience stores, have been bought and turned into abarroterías …
Often photography enthusiasts and photographers taking a photo walk with me ask if the people still do laundry at the public lavaderos …
Here’s another typical stamp of daily life from Guatemala. I hope you like it and find the words in your heart to caption it. I will send a real photo post card to the best caption for this photograph via the traditional postal service.
