Antigua Photo Walks Are Back

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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

Antigua Photo Walks for are the perfect short and fun activity for Cruise ship passengers

Cruise ship passengers enjoying the Antigua Photo Walks with RUDY GIRON at Calle del Arco, Antigua Guatemala

For cruise ship passengers who enjoy taking pictures, Antigua Guatemala is paradise with so many photographic opportunities no matter in which direction you point your camera; any kind of camera, including smartphone cameras. The subjects can be anything one likes, such as architecture, food, flora, colors, textiles, etc., to the people; the most desirable subject … Read more

Explore the hidden gems of Antigua Guatemala

Explore some of the most photogenic spots of Antigua Guatemala with RUDY GIRON of AntiguaPhotoWalks.com

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

Enjoy the most fun and #1 rated activity in Antigua Guatemala

Enjoy the most fun and #1 rated activity in Antigua Guatemala — AntiguaPhotoWalks

“Great photowalk in Antigua! Our group had the perfect size and Rudy told us about the most important rules about photography. I really enjoyed the walk and took home some great ideas and pictures, even though my camera is not professional. I learnd a lot and had fun 🙂 Thank you!” — Nadise S., Germany … Read more

Photographic Explorations Through The Hidden Gems of Antigua Guatemala

With over 12 years of photographing Antigua Guatemala and publishing daily photo posts on www.AntiguaDailyPhoto.com of every aspect of life here, I can honestly say that I have amassed a list of lesser known and sometimes hidden gems which oddly enough are within popular places. I have turned slow-paced strolls through these photogenic spots into … Read more

Antigua Guatemala Farming Fields Photo Tours

Antigua Guatemala Farming Fields Photo Tours with Rudy Giron

Today we added a new photo tour to the repertoire of Antigua Photo Walks: The Farming Fields Photo Tours. We get dozens of photo opportunities during the hours we spend exploring the farming fields around Antigua Guatemala. Of course, there’s always a chance to make portraits with the people we meet there. For this initial … Read more

Explore the most photogenic and exclusive spots in and around Antigua Guatemala

Explore the most photogenic and exclusive spots of Antigua Guatemala with Antigua Photo Walks

Once again Antigua Photo Walks that I lead around Guatemala are rated as the #1 activity to do in Antigua Guatemala. Thanks to all the photographers who have taken the time to review the photo walks. We have developed an approach to photography with a simple set of rules of composition and clear understanding of … Read more

Most Photogenic Spots of Antigua Guatemala

Most Photogenic Spots of Antigua Guatemala shown by Rudy Giron of Antigua Photo Walks

After publishing daily for nearly 12 years, I can honestly say that I know quite well the most photogenic spots and times to photograph La Antigua Guatemala. Also, since I have used dozens of cameras through the years, I can also say that I have developed an approach to powerful photography based on simple sets … Read more

Holy Week Vistas — Processional Carpets

Some of the more intricate and complex designs of alfombras, carpets, can take as long as 12 hours. Such was the case of this carpet with macadamia nuts, placed one by one to form the images. Each image took about 3.5 hours to make. The creators were so proud of their carpet design and lend … Read more

Having Lots of Fun During Photo Walks

No camera is too small to have lots of fun while doing street portraits and learning photographic composition during the Antigua Photo Walks. I try to make the learning process of making photographs as fun as possible as you can see here. Brilliant photo walk, highly recommend!! We learnt so much from Rudy about photography … Read more

The Shoe-shine Transaction

The Shoe-shine Transaction © Rudy Giron

Here’s one of my tips from the street photography walks: Anticipate your photos. In other words, visualize your picture before it becomes a reality. When you do that, you can be ready with your finger on the shutter release the moment the picture materializes. During the photo walks I go through many samples and ideas … Read more

Capturing daily life photographs in Antigua Guatemala

Capturing daily life photographs in Antigua Guatemala © Rudy Giron

The Antigua Photo Walks is the best vehicle I have found to teach and shared my approach to street photography and capturing natural images of daily life in Antigua Guatemala. Of course, the principles and approaches I share work everywhere, but we get the chance to put them in practice right away on the streets. … Read more

Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala

Photo Walks in Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Girón

You know, I have toyed with the idea of giving one-day and/or one-week photo workshops in Antigua Guatemala taking advantage of my over six-year experience photographing the most enchanting and photogenic city in Central America. I have even considered the one-week photographic workshops to be all inclusive. Well, for now, take a look at www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com … Read more