Black Mirror People Found Now in Antigua Guatemala
I am sorry to report that Antigua Guatemala has fallen. There has been a high number of “Black Mirror” infections across all …
Panza Verde Portraits — Doña Gavi
Today I will begin a new series and category: Panza Verde Portraits. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is …
Tourists waiting for their bus in Antigua Guatemala
Often in Antigua Guatemala when people think of tourists, they think of foreigners who visit Guatemala while in reality the largest number …
Visual Overview of the 4th Avocado Festival in Antigua Guatemala
The 4th Avocado Festival of Antigua Guatemala was once again a total success. 150 fortunate attendees were able to experience and taste …
Graffiti for International Women’s Day in Antigua Guatemala
In general, graffiti is not tolerated in Antigua Guatemala. So whenever I catch a wall with a message or stencil art I …
Lent Season Has Began
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish phrase of the day: Miércoles de ceniza for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent …
Two Degrees of Separation at the 19th International Jazz Festival of Guatemala
Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six, or fewer, social connections away from each other. As a result, …
Street repairs before the Lent begins
Today is the last day of Carnival in Guatemala. Tomorrow Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. You can see lots of repairs and …
Take Home Fabulous Photos of You at the Most Photogenic Spots of Antigua Guatemala
There are so many photogenic spots in Antigua Guatemala. Through my Antigua Street Shoots I make candid photos or portraits at as …
Antigua Photo Walks for are the perfect short and fun activity for Cruise ship passengers
For cruise ship passengers who enjoy taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala is paradise with so many photographic opportunities no matter in which direction …
Explore the hidden gems of Antigua Guatemala
Explore some of the most photogenic spots of Antigua Guatemala and learn how to capture them photographically. Join us next time you …
Don’t Miss The 4th Avocado Festival in Antigua Guatemala
If you will be in Antigua Guatemala around Saturday, March 9th, don’t miss the 4th Annual Avocado Festival at Casa Popenoe. The …
Feeding Pigeons at La Merced
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. —Mahatma Ghandi I …
Adopting a Guatemalan Puppy
Today I have a feel-good story to share with you. This puppy was rescued by an English woman, a friend, who lives …
The hidden Santa Rosa Ruins of Antigua Guatemala
I am almost certain that most visitors to Antigua Guatemala do not walk through this part of town since it is quite …
Sunshine Worshipers Gathering in Antigua Guatemala
Oh Canadians, Minnesotans and Dakotas, you can spot them a kilometer away; they are the sunshine worshipers who gather around doorways or …
BTS of Filming of “Pékin Express” in Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you some behind the scenes photos of the filming of the European Reality TV show “Pékin Express” in …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Ambulant Cotton Candy Vendor
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Algodones for cotton candy or candy floss or tooth floss or fairy floss. …
Framed Butcher at Mercado Municipal of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Carnicero for butcher. This framed portrait of a butcher was made on a market …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Ambulant Candle Vendor
Often I get exposed to the manifestations of dignity by the elderly working class of Antigua Guatemala that I encounter during the …
Warm Winter Sunshine Available Now in Antigua Guatemala
Everyone enjoys the warm sunshine available even during Winter in Antigua Guatemala. What are you still waiting for?
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Announcements Wall
Here’s another typical vista of daily life from Antigua Guatemala; someone looking for work, another person going to work. I don’t know …
Antigua Guatemala is the Premier Destination for Cruise Ship Passengers
Once again the location of Antigua Guatemala has proven to be strategic and beneficial for yet anothe type of tourism. Antigua Guatemala …
Learn how to capture photographically the beauty of Antigua Guatemala
Explore some of the most photogenic spots of Antigua Guatemala and learn how to capture them photographically. Join us next time you …
Remembrance of the Earthquake of February 4th, 1976
The only surviving arch at Iglesia de La Recolección was a symbol of Antigua Guatemala ruins for many years. The 1917 and …
Motorcycle parking areas in Antigua Guatemala
There are three designated [painted] parking areas on the streets of Antigua Guatemala. Blue is for handicap-marked vehicles. White is for motorcycles …
It’s Wedding Season in Antigua Guatemala
As I have said before, simply put, street wedding photography is all about telling a story. Using street photography techniques, images are …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Office with a View
As I have said before, coffee houses had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Sunshine Strollers
If you are still suffering the effects of one of the coldest Winters in decades, don’t suffer any longer, we provide Winter asylum and warm shelter. Heck you can even take strolls on the sunny side of the streets to get the vital vitamin D. What are you waiting for?
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Sunshine Worshipers
I have been posting about the freezing cold harsh Winter hitting Canada and the U.S. this week for the entire week. Today I share with you two photos of the Sunshine worshipers already in Antigua Guatemala enjoying of our warm temperate Winter. What are you waiting for?
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Traditional Ice Cream Carts
Another benefit of living in “El país de la eterna Primavera” [the land of the eternal spring] is that we can have delicious ice cream any day of the year.
Come to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala and have as much ice cream as you please during the Winter season…
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Flower Blooms
The slogan for Guatemala is the “El país de la eterna primavera,” the land of the eternal Spring which is quite appropriate because our weather is always temperate Spring and flowers and plants are always blooming…
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Windows with Flowers
By the way, I just read this coming week will be one of the coldest in decades in the U.S. and Canada and here now we walk around like it were Summer. So, I wonder what are you still suffering, come on down to enjoy our warm Winter season…
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Manifestations
Even though La Antigua Guatemala is a small town it has a very vocal community of activists. The general population though conservative is quite outspoken…
Foodie Fridays — Crepes from Unión Café Antigua
The sweet crepes here are from Unión Café Antigua, one of the best options in town for delicious and healthy breakfasts. They also offer a great selection of smoothies and coffee to go along with their all day breakfast and lunch options. I have tried their smart smoothie, which also includes a shot of espresso coffee. Bon appetite!
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Colorful meetings
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.
Antigua Street Photography Workshops For Everyone!
As I say often, I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other apprehensive photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers and candid authentic slices of life in a single session of the Antigua Photo Walks…
Freshly Pressed Orange Juice Everywhere in Guatemala
We are very fortunate in Guatemala to be able to have freshly pressed jugos [fruit juices] and licuados [smoothies] everywhere in the country, from the streets to the markets, as well as the omnipresent specialty juicing shops.
Full Moon Rising over Ermita Santa Isabel Ruins
Even though the main day for the Lunar eclipse and the Super Blood Wolf Moon was January 20th, for the next few …
Super Blood Wolf Moon over Los Remedios Ruins in Antigua Guatemala
This Sunday night, January 20th, we had the chance to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse happened after 10:0pm. We were not lucky in Antigua Guatemala since all afternoon and night the sky was filled with clouds.
At a break in the clouds I was fortunate to be able to capture the Super Blood Wolf Moon over the ruins of the former Parroquia de Los Remedios, at the start of Alameda El Calvario.
Ruins of Los Remedios in Antigua Guatemala
On Sunday night, January 20th, we will be able to see a Super Blood Wolf Moon and a Lunar Eclipse on the Western hemisphere. The actual lunar eclipse will happen much later in the evening, after 10:0pm. I hope to use this ruin as the backdrop for the rising of the moon right after sunset. Stay tuned!
Foodie Fridays — Salads from La Escalonia
Antigua Guatemala has plenty options for eating deliciously healthy and peacefully. Café La Escalonia is among the top options with tables surrounded by a vibrant and luscious garden area; part of a nursery with a menu full of delectable and wholesome dishes from sandwiches to soups and salads that accommodate meat-lovers and vegetarians alike.
Guatemalans Make Me Happy
I really enjoy spotlighting the fact that Guatemalans are so eager to share smiles at every chance they get. So, take advantage of …
Make People Happy with Free Portrait Prints
The synergy created by the act of giving prints of the portraits made on the streets is incredible. Give it a try next time you hit the streets…
Street Photo Shoots at Iconic Spots in Antigua Guatemala
Take home gorgeous pictures of this magical and charming town at the most photogenic spots by booking a fun Street Photo Shoot at » www.AntiguaPhotoShoots.com.
Antigua Photo Shoots Against the Textured Walls of Antigua Guatemala
I shoot these informal street photos, using mostly available light and some fill-flash, perfect for those seeking a professional street photographer to document their trip in a natural style, whether candid and/or posing in ‘A day in the life of’ style photoshoot…
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 7
Limestone-based paints are the recommended paints to use on the exterior walls of Antigua Guatemala by the Consejo Nacional Para La Protección de La Antigua Guatemala, CNPAG, the Protection Agency…
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 6
The random patterns of natural textures is organic and pleasing to the eyes. This is why I will turn these textures images into calendars and high quality decoration prints. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers!
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 5
Some people see figures in the textures patterns, how about you? Do you see shapes or figures?
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 4
We continue the textures of Antigua Guatemala mini series with gorgeous wall with light blues and yellows. I am definitely turning these textures into calendars and high quality decoration prints. Let me know if you’re interested. Enjoy!
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 3
Wall textures or door textures, which one you like better? I like wall textures better, but for this mini series, I shot both kinds of textures. I will turn them into calendars and high quality decoration prints. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers!
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 2
We continue the mini series of Antigua Guatemala textures with this red and yellow wall textures; two of the most popular colors in town. I will turn them into calendars and high quality decoration prints. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers!
Textures of Antigua Guatemala — Take 1
In every block of Antigua Guatemala you can find colorful, incredible and organic textures. Today I begin a mini series to show a few of photos of my collection of textures from Antigua Guatemala. I will turn them into calendars and high quality decoration prints. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers!
Día de los Reyes in Antigua Guatemala
For Día de Reyes or Epiphany we break a piece of bread known as Rosca de Día de los Reyes. Whoever gets the plastic baby placed inside has to pay for the tamales and ponche on Día de la Candelaria, February 2nd, or Groundhog Day. Click through the link to see Rosca de Día de los Reyes…
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala
Nothing beats Street Photography when it comes capturing authentic images of daily life. The less intimidating way to capture candid photographs is to shoot from across the street…
Foodie Fridays — Lomito Steak from Como Como
For this first Foodie Friday we recommend you try the lomito de res, beef loin steak, from Como Como, located on 2a avenida sur, south from Pilas de Santa Clara. Let us know your impression afterwards. ¡Buen provecho!
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.
Father and son carrying wood fuel
Last year, this new year, life goes on for this father and son carrying their load of wood fuel back home. In …
Happy New Year 2019
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Chinchines for maracas as they are widely known. Let’s begin the new year …
End of the Year Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala
In Antigua Guatemala we celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new year with lots of music, dances, plays, and …
Walking Among Giants in Antigua Guatemala
Since we are talking about the Gigantes, which are used in Dances of the Giants or Baile de los Gigantes, through this link you will find the agenda of activities for The End of the Year Festival at Calle del Arco. Enjoy!
Pop-Up Art Galleries on the Streets Antigua Guatemala
Calle del Arco is where most art galleries pop up in Antigua Guatemala, especially on the weekends when the entire strip becomes pedestrian.
Have you ever bought a painting from these ambulant art vendors?
Fisheye view of Fuente de Las Sirenas at Night
We made this image of Fuente de las Sirenas during a recent night photography walk where we learn how to shoot with a manual fish lens and in manual mode for a 20-second exposure which pretty much vanished all the people walking around the fountain.
Traditional Guatemalan Ice Cream Wooden-cart
Follow the white rabbit to take a photographic tour of the different ice cream carts found in and around Antigua Guatemala.
Explore the Hidden Gems of Antigua Guatemala
Explore the Hidden Gems of Antigua Guatemala with photographer Rudy Giron of AntiguaPhotoWalks.com
Merry Christmas from Antigua Guatemala
Merry Christmas to y’all!
For today, I decided to shared a humble corn-husk Nacimiento, another popular style found in Guatemala.
Here’s the most complex Nativity scene in Antigua Guatemala in 2018
You must watch the video tour and pictures included in this post to believe the complexity and size of this Nativity scene. Heck, they recreated most landmarks of Antigua Guatemala as part of this Nativity scene.
Guatemalan Christmas Syncretism
Gabriela Orozco García, 19 years old, puts the final touches on a figure of a Mayan-inspired Nativity scene. The Orozco García family from Antigua Guatemala are renown artisans who produce ceramic Nativity scenes with Mayan attires from all regions of Guatemala.
Traditional “Posada Navideña” of the Brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno of La Merced Church
Posadas navideñas are small processions enacting the search for shelter of Joseph and Mary right before the birth of baby Jesus. Here …
Nativity Scene Inside Iglesia San Francisco El Grande in Antigua Guatemala
The nacimiento or pesebre, Nativity scene, at the San Francisco El Grande church in Antigua Guatemala is even bigger than the one …
Nativity Scene Inside Iglesia La Merced in Antigua Guatemala
The Nacimiento inside Iglesia La Merced is huge. I had to use a fisheye lens to capture most it and I still missed at least 25% of the Nativity scene. Click the link to watch a short video clip of this Nativity Scene.
Nativity Scene at Capilla de Belén in Antigua Guatemala
This week will have a mini series on Nacimientos, Nativity scenes, a Guatemalan tradition that goes hand in hand with Posadas, the enactment of the search for shelter of Joseph and Mary right before Christmas.
Foodie Alert — Authentic Mexican Tacos Al Pastor
For Taco Tuesday I have great news for those who are in Antigua Guatemala and are craving Mexican tacos. Finally we have …
The World-Famous Convite Dances of Ciudad Vieja
This is a centuries old play written by a Franciscan friar as a warning for those who make the wrong choices in …
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?
Street Photography — The Bride and The Photographer
Did you know that Antigua Guatemala is the premier wedding destination in Central America? During the dry season that spans the months of …
Antigua Makes Us Happy During Winter
Winter is coming! Where will you be hibernating this Winter season? I know of a great destination that makes people happy. See these …
Photo Tip for Better Images of Antigua Guatemala
Follow this simple recipe to make better photographs of Antigua Guatemala and elsewhere.
The Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon Begins Now
Retablo of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe found inside Iglesia San Francisco El Grande, Antigua Guatemala. Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon is a concept typical of …
Public Washbasins Pilas de Santa Clara
I believe this photograph shows the best possible way the actual lavaderos, washbasins, of Pilas de Santa Clara better known as Tanque …
Foodie Alert: Pancetta Focaccia Sandwich from Kombu
This delicious and rare pancetta focaccia sandwich with Japanese mayonnaise and wasabi can be had at Kombu Ramen Shop, located on 1a …
Foodie Alert: Omelette from Unión Café Antigua
Healthy and delicious normally do not go together, but someone forgot to mention it to the staff of Unión Café Antigua, located …
Foodie Alert: Chicken Tikka Masala from Toko Baru
Today’s version of chicken tikka masala es from Toko Baru, a great joint located on 1a avenida sur, with lots of curry and pita sandwich options. I highlighted this diner for the first time back in April 2010 with a shorma kebab pita sandwich.
Street Photography — The Devil and El Diablo
Finally I was able to capture a totally unplanned street portrait of my two favorite models together. Of course, one of them …
The City of the Perpetual Roses
Did you know the slogan for Antigua Guatemala is: The City of the Perpetual Roses. I believe I have mentioned a few times …
Fuente de Las Sirenas at Night
Tonight I share with you a vista of the mermaids fountain located in the middle of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala …
Chicken Bus Terminal in Antigua Guatemala
This photograph and many of the images I have shared during the last ten days were made while leading a very intense and comprehensive one-on-ne street photography workshop. We shot inside the market, the bus terminal, the municipal cemetery, on the streets of Antigua Guatemala and the Mayan village of Santa María de Jesús. We shot in the morning, afternoon and at night. As part of this comprehensive workshop we also covered Lightroom workflow and editing and camera settings for different photo styles and best lenses for street photography and street portraits. If you would like to bring up the level your photography book a comprehensive and intensive photography workshop with me. I will be glad to share everything I know.
For Ever-present Flowers and Smiles Come to Guatemala
So, how are you enduring this harsh Winter season thus far? Don’t suffer any longer, pack your bags and come and enjoy the smiles and flowers available even now in Guatemala.
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 …
Quinceañera Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala at Night
Johanna, 15 year olds, from Puerto Barrios, Izabal received for her fifteen birthday photo sessions in Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlan, Quetzaltenango, and …
First Antigua Estelar Festival
As part of the First Antigua Estelar Festival we were treated to a night of music recital, theater, plays, astrology talks, body …
The Dry Season is Renovation Season
Of course, this picture is just an excuse to share with you the wonderful weather we are having in Antigua Guatemala. If …
Before and After: Arches reflected on Pilas de Santa Clara at Night
It was on July 27, 2006 when I shared my version of the reflected arches on Tanque de la Unión, which you …
Basic ingredients of the Guatemalan Gastronomy
Here are the most often used ingredients in the Guatemalan gastronomy. You can find this beautiful display at either branch of La …
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 …
Street Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala After Sunset
Two women worlds apart found at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala. We came across Irma, this illuminated balloon vendor at Parque Central while …
Strobist Photo Workshops in Antigua Guatemala
Photographs made with a flash are often viewed as something crass and/or intimidating. If used correctly an external flash whether on-camera or …
Antigua Guatemala’s Flower Festival at Night
The awesome positive feedback I received of the night photographs of the 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala confirmed my initial thoughts: …
Flower Headers Façade Decoration
Flowers headers were the most popular façade decoration found as part of the 2nd Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala. Flower headers were …