Impromptu Guatemalan Family Portrait
I am happy to be trusted to capture such personal and family moments such as this get together at end of the year. This is a family who inspires by the work, ethics and their entrepreneurial spirit.
Street Portraits
Strolling Through Antigua Guatemala After Sunset
Believe it or not, this picture was made in Antigua Guatemala, can you guess where in Antigua Guatemala was this photo made?
Portraits Prints as Presents for This Christmas Season
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
Antigua Photo Shoots — Gorgeous German Girls
I was fortune to capture the beauty of these two German girls who recently visited Antigua Guatemala at different spots throughout the city. Here are some of the images we made. Whether you are travelling solo, with your family and friends I can help you capture your trip in a candid, fun and creative way, … Read more
Portrait of an Ambulant Sombrero Vendor
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
Creative Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
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
Street Portraits of Strangers — Antigua Handicraft Vendor Grandma
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
Street Portraits — Antigua Street Vendor Friends
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
Street Photo Shoots at Charming Locations in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is full of charming and photogenic spots that are hidden beyond the walls and unless you walk inside to explore, you might miss them completely. Through Antigua Photo Walks I share as many of these spots as time and strolling pace allows; longer photo walks provide many more photogenic spots. Of course, if … Read more
Portrait of Mayan girls at Parque Central
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
Street Portraits of Strangers — Mayan Mother and Daughter
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
Making People Happy with Portrait Prints
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
Antigua Makes Me Happy — Take 12
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
Family Photo Shoots in Antigua Guatemala
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
Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 10
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