This portrait of the young part of a Mayan family was made during a private photo walk through the villages of Antigua Guatemala. At first, the young Maya girls didn’t want to collaborate even though the mother, not shown in the picture, was more willing to have some pictures made of the family. So, we … Read more
If you watch carefully you will notice how much care and holding there’s among Maya women. Friends and family members always walk together, holding each other with love and care. Here’s a simple slice of daily life as seen through out Guatemala. Have you noticed this behaviour among the Maya women?
The streets of Antigua Guatemala are full with people on the move, the Mayas not excluded. So, often times, it’s best to capture candid daily life slices of the Maya on the streets, away from the tourists traps where most of the Maya there are selling their handicrafts and art. Here I captured the smile … Read more
Many people believe that the Maya don’t like to be photographed or filmed. Well, if you browse the archives of AntiguaDailyPhoto.com you will see that quite the opposite is true. Nevertheless, how about a new series about portraits of Maya people. Plus, a little teaser about a new film about the Maya. Many people in … Read more
As I have shared with you before, cariño is a very versatile Spanish word; it can mean honey as ven cariño, come here, honey, or sweetie and darling; it can also be used as tenderness [dilo con cariño]. Cariño can also mean love, dear, and affection, as in Día del Cariño or Day of Affection, … Read more
Last Tuesday the renown quintet QuinTango and Sonidos Para La Vida, an organisation with young musicians, offered a free concert at the atrium of Iglesia La Merced. QuinTango is a classical musical quintet that performs and promotes tango music all over the world. There’s a video below that explains more about them and shows some … Read more
Two or three baskets show up around lunch time, the pots are open to show the food options of the day. Within minutes, workers, street vendors, students, and hungry people show up to order lunch. Some people argued against having affordable food options in Antigua Guatemala, but honestly, what are people with low income to … Read more
We live in the era of the selfie thus a picture of landmark we visit is not as important as a selfie made at said landmark, right? What are your thoughts regarding selfies?
One day I will count all the different ice cream vendors found in Antigua Guatemala, from street ambulant vendors to the shops. How many do you think there are?
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Chapín nickname for Guatemalan. That’s right, chapin is the nickname used by Guatemalans and others that you can use interchangeably with guatemalteco. Guatemalan use the nickname chapin with pride. I believe Guatemalans are the only people in Central America that use their nickname with pride, but … Read more
“Aquí siempre son bienvenidos. Lo poco que tenemos lo compartimos y pueden estar seguro que las sonrisas son nuestro mejor regalo.” —Any Guatemalan Family That’s right, you’re always welcome and whatever little we have, we’ll share it with you and smiles are our best gifts, be assured of that.
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Sombreros for hats. How would you caption this photograph? I will send a real tangible post card to the home or office of the person who posts the most creative caption for this photograph.
As some of you have pointed it out, Guatemala always ranks quite well in the Happiness Index. So, if you’re looking for a mood change and to feel hopeful again, come to spend some time with Guatemalans to have a smile on your face. As you can see here, even a snack break is reason … Read more
We finish the entrepreneurial series with a behind the scenes portrait session of the maize mill owner taking during an “Around the Villages of Antigua Guatemala” photo walk that I lead for a couple of photographer from Kuwait. All the portraits and profiles come from the “Around the Villages of Antigua Guatemala Photo Walks.” People … Read more
We continue with our entrepreneurial series with the metal artisans in San Gaspar Vivar. At this shop the blacksmiths and artisans make all kinds of metal handicrafts such as chandeliers, metal wall decorations, butterflies, candleholders, and a long list of etceteras. As you have seen thus far, the villages of Antigua Guatemala are hot beds … Read more