Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas

Torito Burning in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas, Antigua Guatemala. © Rudy Giron

As I mentioned earlier, as part of the Feast of Corpus Christi in the town fairs of Antigua Guatemala all kinds of activities are held, from mass services, processions, and, of course, the omnipresent burning of firecrackers; a torito in this instance. I made this image of the torito in flames and sparks and others … Read more

Corpus Christi Procession in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas

Corpus Christi Procession in the town fair of San Pedro Las Huertas. © Rudy Giron

The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the start of the town fairs of the villages in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. Here’s a night vista made in the aldea of San Pedro Las Huertas, right before the entrance of the Corpus Christi procession into church. I made this image and others I will be sharing this … Read more

XXXV Feria del Libro de Antigua Guatemala

XXXV Feria del Libro de Antigua Guatemala

Once again, as every July, the annual book fair has set up at Parque Central as part of the patron saint festivities in Antigua Guatemala. By the way, Guatemala’s National Book Fair is also held between July and August. So if you like reading, this month is a great opportunity to buy some books at … Read more

Destination Senior Pictures Shoots in Antigua Guatemala

As I have mentioned before, slowly, one photo shoot at time, I have become the official photographer for senior pictures for those looking to take home amazing destination pictures for the senior year. My Summer season is slowly filling up with bookings for Senior Pictures Shoots as well as Quinceañera Photo Sessions. Now, I also offer … Read more

Discover the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with a Photo Walk

Discover the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with a Photo Walk

Explore with me some of the most instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala with my Antigua Photo Walks, the perfect photographic experience 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 … Read more

Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 15

Not only is Antigua Guatemala a colorful destination, perfect for vibrant lifestyle photo shoots, this colonial city also has its fair share of monochromatic spots ideal for black and white photo sessions as well. Of course, most clients ask for my vibrant and colorful portraits from my Antigua Photo Shoots, yet some clients appreciate the … Read more

Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 14

Black and white Reflections at Calle del Arco taken during the Antigua Photo Walks

Today I share with you a typical rainy season vista taken during one of my recent Antigua Photo Walks. In this particular photo walk we we hunting for pools of water found after the heavy rains to capture some reflections of the iconic images and landmarks of Antigua Guatemala. Tap to see the full size … Read more

Black and White Daily Life Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Take 11

Antigua Guatemala has so many enchanting cafes that provide so many photo opportunities. Today I shared with you a street portrait of a stranger: A woman wearing white cowgirl boots and a black and white outfit waiting for her smoothie at Union Cafe Antigua. 

Foodie Fridays — El Jefe Breakfast from Unión Café Antigua

Healthy and delicious normally are not together in a sentence; somehow someone forgot to send the memo to the staff of Unión Café Antigua, located on 6a calle oriente. Not only are most of the dishes vegetarian, some are even vegan; they all are mouthwatering and delightful to the eye and cameras. Of course, they … Read more

Setting up the Corpus Christi Decorations at the Former Catedral de Santiago in Antigua Guatemala

The Feast of Corpus Christi marks the beginning of the town fairs season in Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. Today I share with you a image of a crew setting up the Corpus Christi decorations adorning the façade of the former Catedral de Santiago, Saint James Cathedral, a day prior to Corpus Christi Day. This … Read more