This picture was made during a photo walk where I was teaching how to compose a photograph using symmetry and color contrast. Having the woman walked into the corner wearing a bright yellow skirt was perfect for this exercise. Also, notice how all the street signs are hand-made and made from with ceramic tiles.
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
Today I share with you the sight of a booth of one of the egg vendors inside the market of Antigua Guatemala. Let’s just call the shot an environmental portrait, shall we?
I was leading a photo walk on 7a avenida, I saw a nun came out of through this doorway and I sensed that there were a potential for a stronger image with more nuns in the frame. Then a second nun came out and lastly a third nun was about the exit and that’s when … Read more
Today I share with you a photo from Antigua Guatemala’s bus terminal. I made this image during the photo walk I lead on Thanksgiving while I was teaching how to properly use natural frames, an effective use of layers as well as perspective. Down below you can see the photo made by Sergey… TAP to see the full size photos.
Last month, TripAdvisor & Viator notified me that my photographic experiences were a Travelers’ Choice Award winner! Best of the Best 2021 Top 1% of the Things to Do in the World for the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town and in the rest of the Guatemala. I have also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2016, 2017, 2018, & 2019… TAP to see the full size photo and award.
As I have mentioned a few times before, Antigua Guatemala is a magnet for influencers on the prowl looking for just the perfect spot for a photo shoot so they can feed their followers. Of course, Antigua Guatemala on the weekends has national and international influencers alike hunting for the most colorful and unique instagrammable spots. The … Read more
Did you know that the slogan for Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Spring? Well, then Antigua Guatemala is The Land of the Eternal Sunshine because… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Today I am sharing with you a street portrait I made of the pregoneros, town criers, and visiting girls with the façade of the cathedral as backdrop. I made this photograph during one of the Antigua Photo Walks that I lead around town. We had a blast and laugh a lot while making portraits and … Read more
Last Saturday I mentioned that poco a poco, little by little, some of the activities from the old reality are coming back to our new normality; slightly modified to include current health protocols. I am happy to report that the Antigua Photo Walks I lead around town are back as well. This is a fun … Read more
If you love to photograph Antigua Guatemala as well, come along with me during one of the photo walks I lead around town and get your own personal I LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH ANTIGUA sticker!
Exploring the streets of Antigua Guatemala with a camera is an enchanting experience — a photographic adventure really and through pictures, one can relieve over and over again as well as share with others. Through Antigua Photo Walks I share quick tips and simple techniques for bringing home amazing images you can be proud of … Read more
With every block offering great textures and unique backdrops, easily Antigua Guatemala can snatch one of the top spots as one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world. The Antigua Photo Walks are the perfect activity for those unique Instagram shots! I can take you exactly to those special locations that will make your … Read more
Explore some of the most photogenic spots of Antigua Guatemala and learn how to capture them photographically. Join us next time you visit Guatemala to take home so many pictures of hidden gems and 20 other shoot assignments to capture the beauty and charm of this enchanting colonial town. Book a fun and unforgettable photographic … Read more
Often I get exposed to the manifestations of dignity by the elderly working class of Antigua Guatemala that I encounter during the comings and goings of daily life. This candid portrait of this ambulant candle vendor who sets up shop at the entrance of iglesia de La Merced is such an example. The moment I … Read more