I believe the wall textures of the façade of La Tienda de Doña Gavi must one of the most often used backdrops in photo shoots in Antigua Guatemala. My photo shoots clients request this backdrop often.
I can believe it’s been over a year since I last posted a picture for the fun series: Antigua Makes Me Happy. Today I share a portrait of Emily, a Spanish student enjoying her time in Antigua Guatemala, framed within two windows against a typical yellow wall. Enjoy!
As I mentioned a few months back, Hobbitenango, a Hobbit-themed eco park is probably the most successful of the themed ecological playground, along with Altamira Oriole, up in the north hills of Antigua Guatemala, located at nearly 2,350 meters / 7,800 feet above sea level with so many fantastic Tik Tok and Instagram-ready backdrops. So, … Read more
Today I share with you the view of Finca Filadelfia and the village of San Felipe de Jesús and the municipality of Jocotengo as seen from one of the trails from the village El Hato at an altitude of 2,350 meters, 7,700 feet, above sea level. The panoramic vistas of Antigua Guatemala found in the … Read more
Our charming colonial town is full astonishing settings everywhere making it an ideal destination for headshot and lifestyle shoots that produce some of the most instagrammable images you can imagine… TAP for full image and post.
We are almost at the end of the dry season, soon the skyline of Antigua Guatemala will be filled with clouds and rains will be a common happening in the afternoons. Enjoy the last sights of the dry season.
I really enjoy sharing my approach to street photography and seeing how other timid photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making candid authentic slices of life in a single session of my Street Photography Workshops and Photo Walks. I believe I have a fun and solid photography workshops/photo … Read more
12 Onzas is the newest specialty coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala. They only serve coffee from their family coffee plantation Concepción Buena Vista located at 1750 meters above sea level in San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. 12 Onzas has three locations, two in Guatemala City and one in Antigua Guatemala, at 4a calle oriente, right … Read more
In colonial times, the cupolas marked where the hearts of the houses were located: the kitchens. Nowadays though, cupolas are used to air any rooms in the house.
After our Holy Week coverage, we are back to our normal Antigua Guatemala photography feed. I hope you enjoy this touch of colors from your favorite colonial town in Americas. Cheers!
Purple or violet and black are the colors of Lent and the Holy Week. Cucuruchos, float bearers, wear their cone-head purple robes as a sign of penitence. I am offering group and private Holy Week Special Photo Walks. Don’t miss the chance to capture amazing images during one of the most spectacular demonstrations of religious … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Alfombras procesionales for processional carpets. Once again I’ll be offering group and private Holy Week Special Photo Walks. Don’t miss the chance to capture amazing images during one of the most spectacular demonstrations of religious fervor in the world. See sample photos from past years, and … Read more
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Semana Santa [Holy Week] the in Catholic realm. These Palm Sunday bouquets are burned and the ashes kept for next year’s Ash Wednesday forehead crosses. Best wishes for Holy Week/Easter and have a safe vacation, well, those fortunate to have one! Once again I’ll be offering group and … Read more
Finally, after two years of not having any processions in Antigua Guatemala, the government gave the green light to some processions as long as they follow a strict health protocol. Each person participating in carrying the processional float must be fully vaccinated. At each turn where the carrier is switched they must disinfect the carrying … Read more
The vibrant and colorful backdrops of Antigua Guatemala provide to opportunity for stunning photogenic images, don’t you agree?⠀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 … Read more