Typical Cupola from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cúpula for cupola. Cupolas adorn most of the rooftops in Antigua Guatemala. Cúpulas …
2020 Special Sunday Cuaresma Photo Walks
Lent and Easter are coming, get your camera ready! Book one of my Lenten photo walks to have unprecedented access to the …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Calle del Hospital
Some streets of Antigua Guatemala still have signs showing the original names of the streets as Calle del Hospital, nowadays 6a calle …
Foodie Fridays — Lamb Shawarma with Hummus and Mediterranean Salad from Nawal Antigua Guatemala
The foodie scene in Antigua Guatemala just keeps on getting richer and better. Nawal is bringing the cuisine from the Middle East …
Flags of Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala
Since the new municipal administration took over on January 14th, huge flags, about twice as big as before, are flown over the Palacio del Ayuntamiento.
Typical Vista of the Winter Season in Antigua Guatemala
As I have shared with you before, this is what Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering from …
Winter Season Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala
Love is to meet to watch the sunsets from any rooftop in Antigua Guatemala!
Gorgeous Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
The Antigua Photo Shoots are an great way to take stunning vacation mementos of your trip to Guatemala. I shoot these informal street photos, …
Bar Display at Charleston Antigua Guatemala
Dramatic lighting can make any bar look amazing. I thought so the first time I saw the rum cellar at Casa del …
Live Jazz thanks to Antigua Swing Club
This is the Antigua Swing Club playing live Jazz music at the Charleston restaurant. Make sure you follow these fellows, they are …
The Mayan Colors of Antigua Guatemala
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what …
Quotidian vista from Antigua Guatemala: Pilas de Santa Clara
It’s your turn to write the caption for this photograph. Go!
Daily Life Vista from Parque Central
I feel that by making intimate photographs some of you can experience vicariously daily life in Antigua Guatemala. Let me know if you do… tap for full image!
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Fresh Fruits Vendors
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Night Photography Walks in Antigua Guatemala
This night vista of Pilas de Santa Clara, better known as Tanque de La Unión, was made as part of a recent Night Photography Workshop where we capture the dramatic lighting of the Spanish colonial architecture of Antigua Guatemala…
Winter Vistas from Antigua Guatemala
This is what Winter looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering this long harsh Winter, don’t wait any longer, book your flight today!
Surviving Brexit in Antigua Guatemala
It is a tough week for Brits the world over. Here’s how some of them are coping with the inevitable Brexit this …
Street Photography Workshops in Antigua Guatemala
I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other timid photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really …
Portrait of Allison Strong in Antigua Guatemala
Once again I was fortunate to meet and make a few portraits of world-famous Allison Strong, a singer, actress and upcoming movie …
Portrait of Vanessa Pilon in Antigua Guatemala
I never get tired of sharing the many fantastic backdrops we have in Antigua Guatemala. I was fortunate to able to make …
Introducing Groups through Antigua Photo Walks
Antigua Photo Walks are a fun and unique way to introduce groups to La Antigua Guatemala and the country of Guatemala. It’s …
New Year, New Job in the Antigua Guatemala’s Municipality
What a sight, hundreds of people in queue on Sunday morning waiting to be hired by Antigua Guatemala’s leaving municipal administration. Is …
Winter Cloudscapes in Antigua Guatemala
The cloudscapes are incredible during the dry season that spans from November to April in Antigua Guatemala. Here’s what you can expect. …
Merry Christmas wishes from Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that nacimientos, pesebres or Nativity were first introduced to the American Continent through the city of Antigua Guatemala by …
Warm Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala
The best sunsets can be experienced in Antigua Guatemala during the dry season, which engulfs the entire Winter season… hint, hint, hint for those already suffering the harsh cold weather… tap for full image!
Colorful wall textures as photo backdrops
Antigua Guatemala has gorgeous wall textures everywhere, making it the quintessential destination for lifestyle photo sessions that produce some of the most …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Double Via
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish words of the day: Doble Vía for two way street.
Antigua Guatemala is Colorful and Sunny
Winter is coming, we know what’s coming with it. —Jon Snow Well, if you are looking for a warm and colorful destination …
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations in Antigua Guatemala
As every year, on December 12, kids are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day. All around the atrium …
Antigua Photo Shoots with the wall textures of Antigua Guatemala as backdrops
Today I share with you a portrait of Giovanna against green wall texture. I really like the color contrast between her attire …
Antigua Typical Vistas: Sunset and Fuego Volcano
Here’s your illustrated word of the day: Celajes for cloudscapes.
Capture Antigua’s Charm
Learn how to capture the magic of Antigua Guatemala in pictures with www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com and take home the charm of this nearly quincentennial …
Portraits sessions in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala is full a gorgeous wall textures, making it an ideal destination for lifestyle photo shoots that produce some of the …
This Devil Will Burn in Antigua Guatemala on December 7
The Christmas season in Antigua Guatemala begins with a cleansing pyromaniac ritual by burning the devil which represent all the negative feelings …
Best Instagrammable Spots of Antigua Guatemala Photo Walk
Let’s explore the streets of Antigua Guatemala with a camera, any camera from smartphone cameras to pro-level cameras and Discover the most …
Street Fashion Style from Antigua Guatemala
Every sidewalk is a fashion show cat walk in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
Pre-Hispanic Dances at Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
Every week there’s something exciting to experience in Antigua Guatemala. This Thursday for instance we had Pre-Hispanic Dances in front of the …
Street Photo Shoots at Landmarks of Antigua Guatemala
At the beginning of the year I started offering two kinds of Street Photo Shoots for those looking to take home professional …
Antigua Photo Walks for Groups
Introduce groups to La Antigua Guatemala and the country of Guatemala through the fun Antigua Photo Walks. It’s also a great primer …
The Little Prince and Antigua Guatemala
Did you know that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry‘s The Little Prince is based on the surroundings of Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlan? Let me …
I Love Antigua… How About You?
This year theme for the Flower Festival of Antigua Guatemala was The Little Prince as it’s claimed that Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was inspired to …
Fountains Decorated with Flowers in Antigua Guatemala
It is common practice in and around La Antigua Guatemala to decorate fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua …
Guatemalan Army Patrol in Antigua Guatemala
When the President of Guatemala is in Antigua Guatemala we also get to see Army patrols, SAAS [presidential guards] and Kaibiles on …
Typical Vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Municipal Police Officer at a Corner
Antigua Guatemala is served by so many different police officers: Here are the one that come to mind right away: Policía de …
Antigua Guatemala’s Antique Door Knockers
Antigua Guatemala has to have one of the most impressive collection of antique door knocker. The other day while leading an architectural …
Zaguan shops of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Zaguán for entrance hall or hallway. Antigua Guatemala is full of entrance hall …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Pilas de Santa Clara at Night
Along the years I have photographed these lovely yellow arches providing cover to the public washbasins of Pilas de Santa Clara better …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Ruins of San Agustín at Night
We continue our night photography tour of Antigua Guatemala with a visit to the ruins of San Agustín in the southwest part …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Ruins of the Compañía de Jesús at Night
Here’s a little light trivia for you. The ruins of the Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús are lit with flood …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Arco de Santa Catalina at Night
Antigua Guatemala’s most distinctive landmark is also one of the best spots to photograph at night because of its dramatic lighting and …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Parroquia de San José Catedral at Night
The best time to start shooting night photography is right after sunset, at the start of the blue hour, usually around 6pm …
Don’t miss this fantastic Día de los Muertos Photo Tour
In case you didn’t know it yet, here’s a little known trivia: Guatemala has one the most amazing, vibrant and photogenic traditions …
Antigua Photo Shoots — Beautiful Vacation Mementos
Antigua Photo Shoots are an excellent way to take beautiful vacation mementos of your trip to Antigua Guatemala. These Antigua Photo Shoots …
Antigua Gardens: Verdant Walls
Verdurous walls covered with lush wall creepers or bougainvillea plants are quite common in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic …
Antigua Gardens: Lush and Serene
The calming nature of a green gardens with the murmur of running fountain make for very peaceful and relaxing atmospheres, don’t you …
Antigua Gardens: Vertical Succulent Garden
Antigua Guatemala is full with lush gardens. In fact, along with colonial color palette and the fountains found everywhere, I believe the …
Join this Amazing Photo Tour for Day of the Dead in Guatemala
Experience and capture with your camera one of the most amazing, colorful and photogenic traditions and festivals in the world: Day of …
Beautiful Portraits in Antigua Guatemala
How about bringing home some beautiful photographs of you or your loved ones at the most photogenic and instagrammable spots of Antigua …
Uber Eats in Antigua Guatemala
For better or worse the modern world services have arrived to Antigua Guatemala. First, it was the arrival of almost all the …
Walk Everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
Walking is the best way to get around Antigua Guatemala, I have been saying here since 2006. Here I capture two students …
Bicycle riding in Antigua Guatemala
As motorcycles have become more affordable sadly the number of people you see riding bicycles in Antigua Guatemala has decreased. In my …
Vintage Motorcycles Photographed in Antigua Guatemala
I captured these group of classic motorcycles and their easy riders at Pilas de Santa Clara as I was finishing a Destination …
Antigua Guatemala is full of instagrammable spots
I never get tired of showing all the photogenic places of Antigua Guatemala I come across through my strolls through town. With …
Antigua Sights — Ambulant Nuts Vendor
Years ago when I shared with you photos of the ambulant nuts vendors, they used to carry the different kinds of nuts …
Antigua Sights — Hats Vendors
The Sun does not rises the same for everyone; that’s a self-evident truth, some might argue. We have this saying in Latin …
Antigua Sights — Cotton Candy Vendors
One thing is certain about the daily life sights from Antigua Guatemala, they are full of color; there’s color in every direction …
Coat of Arms at the Real Palacio in Antigua Guatemala
This is one of the most prominent emblems in Antigua Guatemala as it is the middle of the Real Palacio at the …
Quotidian Vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Pour over walls plants and flowers
It’s been a while since our last post on the Guateflora series. Our daily life vista is framed by the plant called …
Beautiful Night Portraits in Antigua
How about taking home some fun-tastic night photographs of you or your loved ones at the most photogenic and instagrammable places of …
Day of the Dead Photo Tour in the Highlands of Guatemala
Did you know that Guatemala has of one the most fantastic, colorful and photogenic traditions in the world: Day of the Dead …
Fuente de Las Sirenas, Antigua Guatemala
The fountain of the sirens at Parque Central is a sight you can never get tired of and if you hear singing …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Church Domes
Here’s another wall art photograph of the main dome of Iglesia de La Merced decoration piece to hang in your home or …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala — Real Palacio at Night
How about having a beautiful print of this dramatic photograph of the Real Palacio of Antigua Guatemala captured at night hanging in …
Quotidian vistas of Antigua Guatemala – Volcanoes Fuego and Acatenango
This week I will be sharing quotidian vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Of course, the volcanoes are an omnipresent vista from just about …
Antigua Guatemala is one of the most instagrammable towns in the world
Antigua Guatemala is full a gorgeous spots, making it an ideal destination for lifestyle photo shoots that produce some of the most …
Explore the hidden gems of La Antigua Guatemala
There are lots of hidden gems and out of the way spots to discover in Antigua Guatemala. The Antigua Photo Walks are …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Five Octagonal Windows
Today is the last day of the mini series the discovery game of this week. Each day I shared an architectonic detail …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Street Lights
Two more days to go with the discovery game of this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Baroque Doorway
Let’s continue with the discovery game of this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Mermaid
Let’s continue with the discovery game of this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you …
Architectonic Details of Antigua Guatemala — Ruins
Let’s play a discovery game this week. Each day I will share an architectonic detail from Antigua Guatemala and you tell me …
Destination Family Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
Another popular destination photo session that I have done quite a lot if Family portraits at some of most photogenic spots in …
Destination Quinceañera Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
As I mentioned the other day, I am happy to be given the opportunity to be part of this interesting new approach …
Destination High School Senior Pictures in Antigua Guatemala
Once again I am happy to be given the opportunity to be part of this interesting new approach for the Destination “High …
Architectonic Baroque Details of Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Barroco for baroque.
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Bougainvilleas
Which is your favorite colour of bougainvillea?
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Kitchen cupolas
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cúpulas for cupolas or domes.
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Fresh goat milk home delivery
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cabras for goats.
Typical vistas of Antigua Guatemala: Colorful Façades
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Fachadas for façades.
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Hotel Antigua
Most signs in Antigua Guatemala are made by hand using metal, wood or ceramic as it is required by the signage regulation. …
Antigua Guatemala Signs: Coat of Arms of Santiago de Guatemala
The town of Antigua Guatemala was founded as Santiago de Guatemala on July 25, 1524. The location of Antigua Guatemala was third …
The emblem of the Catholic Kings of Spain is found everywhere in Antigua Guatemala
For 297 years what we now know as Guatemala was part of Kingdom of Spain and there’s plenty of proof about it …