I believe I have a fun and solid street photography workshops/photo walks that produce consistent results for photography enthusiasts. I really enjoy sharing my approach to photographing strangers and seeing how other timid photographers dramatically transform from being shy to really conquering their fears and making beautiful portraits of strangers and candid authentic slices of … Read more
Today I bring you an update on the Free Portrait Prints Project. Some of you might remember tale behind these portraits I made of three generations of Maya women from Santa María de Jesús a few months back. If not, here’s the summary: … On my way back from the supermarket, I saw three Mayan … Read more
As I have said before, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing through AntiguaDailyPhoto for several years now has been giving away free prints of the portraits I make of local people and the ambulant vendors I encounter in La Antigua Guatemala and surrounding villages. The act of giving these free portrait … Read more
In Guatemala as in many Latin American countries October 12 is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Native People’s Day. Some companies and institutions use the name Día de la Hispanidad for this holiday. In Spain the name this event as Fiesta Nacional.. These holidays have been celebrated unofficially since the … Read more
Here are some smiles and colors from Antigua Guatemala to brighten your day where you are in the world during these trying times. Let’s us know where and how you are; we want to know how are you coping. It’s been nearly 14 years of daily photographic updates from Antigua Guatemala. No one pays me … Read more
Today I share with you the beautiful and colorful smile of world-famous and friend of mine, Ruth and her family. Also, what better way to share with you the color palette you can find in Antigua Guatemala, than to showcase Ruth’s intricate and vibrant textiles.
As I have said recently, one of the most satisfying things I have been doing for a couple of years now is giving away free instantaneous prints of the portraits I make of total strangers on the streets while leading the Antigua Photo Walks… tap for full image!
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As I have said many times before, Antigua Guatemala is such a photogenic town that you will encounter people taken photos of the charming architecture, flora or of themselves in the city as shown above near the entrance of the Recolección ruins. If you need a professional photographer I can help you capture your trip … Read more
During the street photography walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala or abroad we learn how to compose images that tell stories by visualizing photos that are not yet formed. That’s how I made this photograph where the leading lines point to a specific spot set up for our subjects to walk into. Book … Read more
During the photo walks I lead I make a lot of emphasis on keep your eyesight half a block away or more to be prepared when you see a possible subjects or backgrounds. In this particular image, we were practicing some natural framing when I spotted the three women having a fun chat; we approached … Read more
One thing that still brings a smile to my face is the exposure to so much color as I walk around town; even after 12 of documenting photographically life in Antigua Guatemala. This shot was made during a recent photo walk I was leading.
I started AntiguaPhotoWalks.com nearly 12 years ago with one simple goal, to share quotidian sights from Antigua Guatemala and surrounding areas and even though I have expanded the scope to include traditions, history, culture and identity of Guatemalans, I tried to often come back to the daily light vistas. So with only 14 days to … Read more
I have developed a proven approach to photograph any kind of people that I share during the photo walks I lead, from introverts to extraverts, even Maya people. After a couple of years, I have gained the trust of many people on the streets of Antigua Guatemala and now they participate in making their portraits. … Read more
Yes. But we are so close to the dry season, I can even smell it. Of course, there are many crazy people who love the rain; I know, unbelievable right? Anyhow, for these people I make an effort to go out during the rainy season and make some photos; like today’s of two Maya women … Read more