Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Sombrero for hat. We came across this sombrero vendor on Calle del Arco while leading a street photography walk around Antigua Guatemala. I have a solid set of techniques and approaches to street photography that I share with those who want to learn how to make candi … Read more
I came across this girl taking a picture of her friend while leading a photo walk around Antigua Guatemala. I believe my framed was greatly improved by including the photographer facing one way and the subject in the back through a reflection which also includes the top of the former cathedral building and Volcán de … Read more
As I mentioned yesterday, I am so fortunate to have gained the trust of the people in Antigua Guatemala the villages around so they now even ask me to their portraits. Of course, whenever possible, I come back with a print of the portrait as a gift. You can find this lovely grandma right across … Read more
I am so grateful that the people in and around Antigua Guatemala trust me to take their portraits. Often instead of my approach, they ask me to make a street portraits of them as was the case of these two vendor friends who wanted to have a picture together. As I have shared before, the … Read more
I have gained the trust of many people, including Mayas in Antigua Guatemala and other villages by being transparent, respectful, and kind, as well as by sharing with them their prints of their pictures. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, … 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
Today’s image is the portrait of Maya girl holding her candid portrait. Giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good vibes in the process. The synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets … Read more
There are so many photogenic spots in Antigua Guatemala that are hidden beyond the walls and often we miss them because we fail to explore inside. Through Antigua Photo Sessions I make candid photos or portraits at as many of these spots as time and strolling pace allows. As I have said before, the photos … Read more
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
Lent processions provide so many opportunities to capture the essence of the Guatemalan identity as well. Here’s a street portrait of a Dolorosa carrying an incense burning during a Lenten procession.
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
After spending a week at the emergency room of the IGSS hospital, the Devil is back a few broken bones, but ready for the Quema del Diablo this December 7th. He was vandalized by a couple unknown hombres malos the night of November 29th and was taken to the emergency room right away. Not in … Read more
Believe it or not, this old man was not posing. In fact, he was just in awe while listening to the municipal play across the street. I saw him standing there and I just knew I had to capture his posture. Once again, a simple quotidian vista from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
One of the unexpected benefits of giving away the portrait prints I make of the strangers I photograph on the streets is that now they look for me to take their portraits. This makes the whole process so much easier. If you would like to pitch in $5 for to help fund this project, click … Read more
We continue with the series of portraits of strangers made on the streets of Antigua Guatemala that later on I print to give back to those who collaborate. As I have said before, I really enjoy seeing the faces of those who receive a photo print that they were not expecting, weeks or months later … Read more