
Antigua Guatemala is one of the most instagrammable towns in the world
Bring home vibrant portraits of you and your loved ones taken in this magical and charming town at the most photogenic and …
Bring home vibrant portraits of you and your loved ones taken in this magical and charming town at the most photogenic and …
Get a gorgeous 11″x14″ metallic print while supporting my efforts to keep sharing daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala and its surroundings …
I guess through the years what is common daily life vistas in Antigua Guatemala change, but Volcán de Fuego eruptions are constant …
Antigua Guatemala is full a stunning settings everywhere making it an ideal destination for lifestyle and street photo shoots that produce some of the most instagrammable images you can imagine. Bring home fun-tastic portraits of you or your loved ones taken in this magical and charming town at the most attractive locations…
Can you believe that it was on May 4th, 2006 when I first shared with y’all a corner of Antigua Guatemala. Since …
Smartphone cameras are the most common cameras people use during the photo walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala. Of course, it is very gratifying to me teach people how to best use their smartphone cameras and all the features they offer to be able to capture daily life vistas during their travels…
Starting with the first Sunday of 2022 I will be offering you the opportunity to decorate your home or office with a metallic print or luster print or digital download so you can make your own print that you can use dress up walls or to give as gift to a friend or family member… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
We begin 2022 with this portrait of the nutcracker of Antigua Guatemala taken during a recent market photo walk. I believe my …
n Guatemala the New Year’s Eve dinner can vary a lot, from the typical tamales, to baked turkey, baked hen, pepián or one of the favorites of the night: lomo relleno, stuffed top loin. The stuffing can include black chorizo, red chorizo, white longaniza, ham, ground meat, olives, hard-boiled eggs, to named the most popular stuffings.
Hobbitenango, a Hobbit-themed private park is probably the most successful venue, along with Altamira, up in the north hills of Antigua Guatemala …
Up in the north hills of Antigua Guatemala you can also find fields of lavender flowers surrounded by walking trails, green areas …
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mirador for view point. Giant hands floating out of the mountains are the most …
As I mentioned yesterday, up in the hills located in the villages on the north side of Antigua Guatemala you can find …
Up the hills of the north villages of Antigua Guatemala you can spend a day or two in Instagram paradise with some …
As I have said before, the foodie options for vegetarians and vegans keep on getting richer and tastier. One doesn’t even have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a delectable bowl such this Indian bowl that is pack with so much flavor, textures and nutrients that you will not miss the meat.
Are you in need of new vibrant and colorful headshots or portraits? Now you can also book a headshot photo shoot while visiting Guatemala… TAP to see the full size photos and details.
Poinsettias are autochthonous to Guatemala and Mesoamerica so they can be grown in gardens either by design or as wild intruders as well as in the fields as wild plants. In Guatemala poinsettias are known as Flor de Pascua, or simply as…
Today I share with you a photo from Antigua Guatemala’s bus terminal. I made this image during the photo walk I lead on Thanksgiving while I was teaching how to properly use natural frames, an effective use of layers as well as perspective. Down below you can see the photo made by Sergey… TAP to see the full size photos.
Here’s a sneak preview of a surprise street photography engagement session that I shot recently in Antigua Guatemala with a couple while …
Today I share with you a candid slice of daily life in Antigua Guatemala with a touch of vibrant colors. I don’t …
Are you in need of new Headshots or Portraits? Now you can also book a Headshot Photo Shoot while visiting Guatemala. Take …
My Antigua Photo Sessions are a fun-tastic photo experience and a sure way to take home remarkable mementos of your trip to Guatemala. That’s what Gina and I did recently as we hit the best instagrammable spots in Antigua Guatemala… TAP to see the full size photos and post.
The handmade sign of Aruma found on Calle del Arco is the latest addition to the most extensive collection of signs from …
Believe it or not, before February 4th, 1976, most walls of the traditional houses in Guatemala were made with adobe or a …
A búcaro fountain is half fountain normally embedded in a wall, usually near an inside patio, but it can be anywhere. Since …
As I have said before, “every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture stylish doors. I was already hook on doorways …
Today I share a few headshots portrait from a recent Antigua Photo Shoots with the lovely and photogenic Bri. These headshots and …
Last month, TripAdvisor & Viator notified me that my photographic experiences were a Travelers’ Choice Award winner! Best of the Best 2021 Top 1% of the Things to Do in the World for the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town and in the rest of the Guatemala. I have also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019… TAP to see the full size photo and award.
Today I am sharing a simple vista with the things that one often encounters while strolling around Antigua Guatemala during the rainy …
If you don’t know what Macondo is, follow the white rabbit into the rabbit hole of magic realism… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
As I have mentioned a few times before, Guatemalan food is so rich with stews. If the stews are watery we call …
This is the entrance to the ruins of the former cathedral complex of Antigua Guatemala. It’s located on the side of 5a calle oriente. I believe this is only the second time I share this vista with you… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Let me introduce you to Crisula, the pigeons enchanter of Antigua Guatemala. Can you guess how she manages to summon the pigeons …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemala Spanish word of the day: Heladero for ice cream vendor. Ice cream is in high demand during this …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Piscina for swimming pool. Swimming pools are perfect for this heatwave we had …
We continue with the game of discovering of architectonic details. As explained previously, with each new post I share an architectonic detail …
Let’s continue with the architecture discovery game from this week. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
Let’s retake the discovery game we had in previous years. With each new post I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
Bring home gorgeous portraits of you and your loved ones taken in this magical and charming town at the most photogenic and …
Join me and discover some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with my Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect photographic experience to …
The rainy season brings out the vibrant colors of the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. You need to take strolls during the wet …
I have shared with you pictures or wall textures. I have also shared photographs of the colorful buses of Guatemala. However, I …
In Guatemala holidays and festivities are not celebrated on the weekend unless that’s date a holiday falls. Today, for instance, we celebrate Día del padre, Father’s Day.
Meet world-famous Ruth and her daughter Gaby, the Mayan Mad Hatters of Antigua Guatemala. If you’re in need of a hat this …
As I have mentioned a few times before, Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the …
As I often say, Antigua Guatemala is full a colorful spots, making it an ideal destination for lifestyle photo shoots that produce …
Believe it or not, I have been making portraits of selfies for quite a while now. Take a photographic tour through the …
I would venture to say that these two colors are the most often used to paint the façades of houses and buildings through out this enchanting town… TAP to see the full photo and the official Cartilla del Color of La Antigua Guatemala.
Did you know that the slogan for Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Spring? Well, then Antigua Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Sunshine because… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of the …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Micro cervecería for microbrewery. As I mentioned earlier this month, we are very fortunate to …
Guatemalans celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10, regardless of what day of the week it falls on. Nevertheless, there are many people …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cerveza Artesanal for craft beer. The cervecerías artesanales, craft breweries, movement went to …
I met Leticia while delivering José’s free portrait print [The Mayan Mad Hatter]. Leticia was eating mangoes [thus the mask hanging out …
Back on May Day 2006 I set out to share with you daily life vistas and something else from Antigua Guatemala, a …
Actually in five days we will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. You know, I will be stopping the daily updates …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Mimo for mime. Today I share with you a behind the scenes vista …
You won’t believe how many times I have seen millennials and influencers using the classic cars they encounter in Antigua Guatemala as …
How about some premium Guatemala coffee with some delicious sweet bread. Did you know it is common practice in Guatemala to dunk …
Every block of Antigua Guatemala provides opportunities to capture fabulous doorways. I was already hook on doorways from Antigua Guatemala before I …
During this afternoon’s photo walk, I was teaching how to capture candid pictures of strangers. The woman on the left was giving water …
I have been contacted by quite a few people with interesting in traveling to Guatemala in the coming months and wanted to know how is life in Antigua Guatemala, how are we coping with the pandemic. This is what I told them… KEEP READING.
Yesterday we took a look south to see the colossal Volcán de Agua towering over the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. Today …
I never get tired of sharing unique and different perspective of the volcanoes surrounding Antigua Guatemala. Today, I am sharing a south …
Through my Antigua Photo Sessions I have been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to capture beautiful family portraits of families, …
What better way to show you the colors of the Eternal Spring of Antigua Guatemala than with the vibrant hues of the …
The pandemic has disrupted life in Guatemala in so many ways. The religious and cultural manifestations that brought together huge crowds are …
Today I share with you a panoramic vista of the Parque Central of Antigua Guatemala taken from the rooftop of the Palacio …
After years of leading photo walks in Guatemala, I have gained the trust of the some of the Maya people in Antigua …
How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], …
Needless to say that Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect image to feed …
No wonder people from really cold latitudes love to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala during the harsh winter months. Imagine having gorgeous warm …
As I have mentioned before the Antigua Photo Shoots are an great way to take fabulous vacation pictures of your trip to Guatemala. I shoot …
Explore with me some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect activity to capture those …
Believe it or not, there are a lot of foreigners who have moved in recent months to Antigua Guatemala to hibernate and …
Once again, fortune came my way I was able to capture a near full moon. However, luck was not on my side …
The Farming Fields Photo Experiences that I lead through Antigua Photo Walks provide dozens of photo opportunities during the time spend exploring …
This impromptu portrait was made pre pandemic, I am just getting around to sharing with you. This little girl was very happy …
Today I share with you a portrait of a Maya grandmother posing for her “Foto de muerto”. Ask me about it in …
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made of Gaby, who just turned 18 last Sunday. I was leading a photo …
Antigua Guatemala is one of the most instagrammable towns in the world. Antigua Guatemala is full a vibrant spots, making it an …
Guatemalan white sausages are called longanizas and the red sausages chorizos. If you have tried them both, which is your favorite?
Don’t you agree that modernity usually comes with visual pollution, especially in colonial Antigua Guatemala. Nevertheless, I have tried to capture power …
I don’t want to brag or anything, but this how the volcanoes skyline looked right before sunset today. No storms or snow …
This is a good question, is the milhojas a cake or a pie? What are your thoughts? Believe it or not, I …
The Antigua Photo Shoots are a fun-tastic photo experience and a sure way to take stunning vacation mementos of your trip to Guatemala. That’s what …
Today I am sharing with you a panoramic vista of the volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango as seen from Portal del Ayuntamiento, or …
During a recent morning photo walk, I was scouting new photo opportunity spots when I saw Pedro “El Brasileño” on his way back …
As I mentioned earlier this week, the temperate Winter season in Antigua Guatemala comes with gorgeous light in the morning and afternoon …
This house is the newest textured wall found in Antigua Guatemala. As I have said before, because the high levels of humidity …
The temperate Winter season in Antigua Guatemala comes with gorgeous morning light and comfy temperatures between 10ºC/50ºF and 25ºC/77ºF. Canadians and people …
With this photograph of the Parroquia de San José Catedral framed through one of the arches of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento we …
Fuego volcano puffing about rooftops is another typical sight from Antigua Guatemala. Fuego volcano could make this photograph better if it had …
The two obvious elements of what make this typical sight of Antigua Guatemala are the Acatenango volcano and the cupola. The less …
During a recent photo walk, I was teaching how to use leading lines effectively to guide the viewer’s eye towards the subject …
I wish y’all a new year full of light, creativity and love. If you would like to get a gorgeous print from …
Metallic window grates cast fabulous shadows early in the morning and late in the afternoon. As I have said before, the original …
Plants and flowers pots inside the windows are common sight in Antigua Guatemala as well as yellow walls with white windows.⠀ By …
We continue our mini series Abstractions from Antigua Guatemala with a lamp casting a sharp and well-defined shadow against a vibrant red …