Street Portraits of Strangers — I am Guatemala No. 13
Today, I am happy to share a portrait of Victoria, a great grandmother, one of the friendliest and kindest people I have …
Today, I am happy to share a portrait of Victoria, a great grandmother, one of the friendliest and kindest people I have …
We continue our countdown to May 1st, 2020, the 14th anniversary of Antigua Daily Photo with a portrait of a Maya Ambulant …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Güipil or Huipil for blouse. It’s been a while since I last shared …
Today I share with you the vibrant colors and smiles from Antigua Guatemala. Meet the sisters Erica and Jackelin, two of the …
We continue our close-up look at the flowers found in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala with camarón amarillo, as we know the …
Believe it or not, since Monday masks are mandatory for everyone in Guatemala whenever you are outside or for workers inside and …
Believe it or not, it’s been over a month since I last saw one of these colorful buses in the streets of …
I don’t know about you, but one my favorite things to do is the take walks and pictures in and around Antigua …
The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station was launched in January 2017 through the collaboration of ClimaYa.com and AntiguaDailyPhoto.com. The Antigua SkyCam Weather Station …
Even though Antigua Guatemala is the top destination in the world for the Holy Week celebrations, many destination through out Guatemala also …
With all the borders closed, including the airport; all non-essential activities forbidden, including religious services, processions and vigils; plus all gatherings prohibited, …
I imagine lots of people are in need to visit their churches and have mass or religious services; especially catholics during the …
2020 will be remembered as the quiet year; a year without processions; a year without massive events; a year without crowds. Yet …
Jacaranda trees bloom during Cuaresma [Lent] and Semana Santa [Holy Week] and this year is no exception. All activities for Lent and …
Any other year, this week the streets of Antigua Guatemala would be packed with people, processions and beautiful Semana Santa carpets. Now, …
Even though we are under quarantine and lockdown national mandates, we still get a chance to enjoy the sunshine and flowers found …
As I said the other day, for the foreseeable future my new goal is to try to only share beautiful, sunny and …
Nothing brings you closer to time traveling than a visit to the many convent and monastery ruins of peppered all over Antigua …
It’s a lovely morning in Antigua Guatemala. I am sending y’all the best vibes from our little town. My new goal is …
Here are some smiles and colors from Antigua Guatemala to brighten your day where you are in the world during these trying …
Doors and windows all over Antigua Guatemala are decorated with purple flowers and banners. The color purple is a sign of penitence.
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Orquídea for orchid. Did you know that Guatemala has more than 1,000 species of …
Join us in exploring the streets of Antigua Guatemala with a camera, any camera from smartphone cameras to pro-level cameras and discover …
Believe it or not, cul-de-sac streets are not common in Antigua Guatemala. I believed you could only find them in gated neighborhoods, …
Here’s your Guatemalan illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cúpula for cupola. Cupolas adorn most of the rooftops in Antigua Guatemala. Cúpulas …
Lent and Easter are coming, get your camera ready! Book one of my Lenten photo walks to have unprecedented access to the …
Some streets of Antigua Guatemala still have signs showing the original names of the streets as Calle del Hospital, nowadays 6a calle …
The foodie scene in Antigua Guatemala just keeps on getting richer and better. Nawal is bringing the cuisine from the Middle East …
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.
As I have shared with you before, this is what Winter season looks like in Antigua Guatemala. If you are suffering from …
Love is to meet to watch the sunsets from any rooftop 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, …
Dramatic lighting can make any bar look amazing. I thought so the first time I saw the rum cellar at Casa del …
This is the Antigua Swing Club playing live Jazz music at the Charleston restaurant. Make sure you follow these fellows, they are …
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what …
It’s your turn to write the caption for this photograph. Go!
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!
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
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…
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!
It is a tough week for Brits the world over. Here’s how some of them are coping with the inevitable Brexit this …
I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other timid photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really …
Once again I was fortunate to meet and make a few portraits of world-famous Allison Strong, a singer, actress and upcoming movie …
I never get tired of sharing the many fantastic backdrops we have in Antigua Guatemala. I was fortunate to able to make …
Antigua Photo Walks are a fun and unique way to introduce groups to La Antigua Guatemala and the country of Guatemala. It’s …
Guatemalan ronrrones are handicrafts that produce a low continuous humming sound similar to drones, as one rotates the stick attached to string …
What a sight, hundreds of people in queue on Sunday morning waiting to be hired by Antigua Guatemala’s leaving municipal administration. Is …
The cloudscapes are incredible during the dry season that spans from November to April in Antigua Guatemala. Here’s what you can expect. …
Did you know that nacimientos, pesebres or Nativity were first introduced to the American Continent through the city of Antigua Guatemala by …
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!
Antigua Guatemala has gorgeous wall textures everywhere, making it the quintessential destination for lifestyle photo sessions that produce some of the most …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish words of the day: Doble Vía for two way street.
Winter is coming, we know what’s coming with it. —Jon Snow Well, if you are looking for a warm and colorful destination …
As every year, on December 12, kids are dressed up to commemorate Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day. All around the atrium …
Today I share with you a portrait of Giovanna against green wall texture. I really like the color contrast between her attire …
Learn how to capture the magic of Antigua Guatemala in pictures with www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com and take home the charm of this nearly quincentennial …
Antigua Guatemala is full a gorgeous wall textures, making it an ideal destination for lifestyle photo shoots that produce some of the …
The Christmas season in Antigua Guatemala begins with a cleansing pyromaniac ritual by burning the devil which represent all the negative feelings …
Let’s explore the streets of Antigua Guatemala with a camera, any camera from smartphone cameras to pro-level cameras and Discover the most …
Every sidewalk is a fashion show cat walk in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree?
Every week there’s something exciting to experience in Antigua Guatemala. This Thursday for instance we had Pre-Hispanic Dances in front of the …
At the beginning of the year I started offering two kinds of Street Photo Shoots for those looking to take home professional …
Introduce groups to La Antigua Guatemala and the country of Guatemala through the fun Antigua Photo Walks. It’s also a great primer …
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 …
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 …
It is common practice in and around La Antigua Guatemala to decorate fountains with flowers, especially during the Flower Festival of Antigua …
When the President of Guatemala is in Antigua Guatemala we also get to see Army patrols, SAAS [presidential guards] and Kaibiles on …
Antigua Guatemala is served by so many different police officers: Here are the one that come to mind right away: Policía de …
As part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop I carried an instant camera/printer so I can give prints on the spot and let me …
Here’s another print I gave to this family as part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop, as I brought along an instant camera/printer so …
As I said yesterday, for this year Day of the Dead Photography Workshop, I took along an instant camera/printer so I can give prints on …
This year as part of my Day of the Dead Photography Workshop I carried an instant camera/printer so I can give prints …
It’s time again for the Guatemala’s most baroque salad, a mixture of over 50 ingredients, prepared for only Day of the Dead. …
Antigua Guatemala has to have one of the most impressive collection of antique door knocker. The other day while leading an architectural …
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Zaguán for entrance hall or hallway. Antigua Guatemala is full of entrance hall …
The rains are leaving. The winds are coming. The kites are flying everywhere. That means the dry season is upon us and …
Along the years I have photographed these lovely yellow arches providing cover to the public washbasins of Pilas de Santa Clara better …
We continue our night photography tour of Antigua Guatemala with a visit to the ruins of San Agustín in the southwest part …
Here’s a little light trivia for you. The ruins of the Antiguo Colegio de La Compañía de Jesús are lit with flood …
Antigua Guatemala’s most distinctive landmark is also one of the best spots to photograph at night because of its dramatic lighting and …
The best time to start shooting night photography is right after sunset, at the start of the blue hour, usually around 6pm …
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 are an excellent way to take beautiful vacation mementos of your trip to Antigua Guatemala. These Antigua Photo Shoots …
Verdurous walls covered with lush wall creepers or bougainvillea plants are quite common in the gardens of Antigua Guatemala. Take a photographic …
Antigua Guatemala is full with lush gardens. In fact, along with colonial color palette and the fountains found everywhere, I believe the …
Experience and capture with your camera one of the most amazing, colorful and photogenic traditions and festivals in the world: Day of …
How about bringing home some beautiful photographs of you or your loved ones at the most photogenic and instagrammable spots of Antigua …
For better or worse the modern world services have arrived to Antigua Guatemala. First, it was the arrival of almost all the …
Walking is the best way to get around Antigua Guatemala, I have been saying here since 2006. Here I capture two students …
As motorcycles have become more affordable sadly the number of people you see riding bicycles in Antigua Guatemala has decreased. In my …
I captured these group of classic motorcycles and their easy riders at Pilas de Santa Clara as I was finishing a Destination …
I never get tired of showing all the photogenic places of Antigua Guatemala I come across through my strolls through town. With …
Years ago when I shared with you photos of the ambulant nuts vendors, they used to carry the different kinds of nuts …
The Day of the Dead in Guatemala is a must in your bucket list if you haven’t experienced it yet or if …
The Sun does not rises the same for everyone; that’s a self-evident truth, some might argue. We have this saying in Latin …
One thing is certain about the daily life sights from Antigua Guatemala, they are full of color; there’s color in every direction …
This was an updated version for the coat of arms for the equivalent of The United States of Central America or Federación …
Did you know this was the original coat of arms for the United States of Central America better known as Federación del …
This emblem of Saint James of Guatemala was carved on a volcanic rock just as many of the architectonic details of the …