Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Gato for cat. You would not believe the things I come across during the photo walks I lead around Antigua Guatemala. I mean, for instance today, I am sharing a photo of cat taking cover from the harsh sunlight in the side atrium of the former cathedral … Read more
How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], carnitas and chicharrones [pork rinds] are among the most popular weekend comfort foods in Guatemala. Have you tried them last time you were here?
Needless to say that Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect image to feed their followers. Of course, Antigua Guatemala is a feeding frenzy for national and international influencers alike with so many instagrammable spots. Book a fun and instagrammable photographic experience at » www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com In the photograph … Read more
Today I am sharing with you a street portrait I made of the pregoneros, town criers, and visiting girls with the façade of the cathedral as backdrop. I made this photograph during one of the Antigua Photo Walks that I lead around town. We had a blast and laugh a lot while making portraits and … Read more
Honestly, I never get tired of sharing with you images of the beautiful warm morning light we experience in Antigua Guatemala. In today’s picture we can see how the Sun was bathing the Ruinas de Santa Rosa with its gentle and pleasant sunshine. Don’t you wish you were hibernating this pandemic in Antigua Guatemala?
No wonder people from really cold latitudes love to hibernate in Antigua Guatemala during the harsh winter months. Imagine having gorgeous warm sunshine everyday and everywhere you look there are flowers in bloom. Nowadays, we are also welcoming Covid hibernators; those lucky people who can work remotely and it doesn’t matter where they clock-in from. … Read more
Just because we are not having processions during Cuaresma [Lent] or during the Semana Santa [Holy Week] it doesn’t mean we are not going to decorate our balcanies, doors and windows with the emblematic purple flowers and banners. By the way, The purple color is a sign of penitence. Today I share with you the … Read more
Let me introduce you to José, Ruth’s son, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today. How lucky am I that I get to be around Parque Central and meet Ruth and her children when they celebrating their birthdays. Believe it or not, I don’t hit the streets as often as I used to since I … Read more
One thing is for sure, we love color in Guatemala. It is quite understandable since we are exposed to vibrant colors in the flora, fauna and landscapes found in Guatemala. We are also exposed to a lot of color in our houses, our food, our public transportations buses and, of course, our clothes. Today’s portrait … Read more
My good friend Ruth needs no introduction; she’s probably the most famous Maya woman in Antigua Guatemala. Ruth is a polyglot. Ruth is an entrepreneur always looking for new enterprises. The pandemic is making it hard to sell her beautiful wares, no problem, she got online and started doing FB live sessions to showcase her … Read more
Today I am sharing an impromptu portrait I made while leading a photo walk [pre-pandemic] with a group of Spanish students. The entire session lasted less than two minutes and I produced portraits for three different women and a group portrait in about 20 shots. This is my favorite image of the set. All three … Read more
Today’s photo is the portrait of Jenifer holding her Matryoshka portrait print made prior to the pandemic. Jenifer was kind enough to collaborate with the testing phase of this project. Initially I had thought that we can do five portraits with one photo inside each picture, but after trying it out, I believe 3 portraits … Read more
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 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 … Read more
Explore with me some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect activity to capture those unique Instagram shots! I can take you exactly to those special locations that will make your pictures stand out! So, come and explore with me some of the most photogenic settings of Antigua … Read more
Believe it or not, there are a lot of foreigners who have moved in recent months to Antigua Guatemala to hibernate and enjoy the sunshine and temperate weather while they wait for things to get back to normal at their cities of origin. I would do the same in a heartbeat, but I already live … Read more