Smartphone cameras are the most common cameras people use during the photo walks I lead in and around Antigua Guatemala. Of course, it is very gratifying to me teach people how to best use their smartphone cameras and all the features they offer to be able to capture daily life vistas during their travels…
Today I shared with you an image of three little girls, sisters, waiting for their turn to carry the processional float. This photo was captured during a recent Lenten photo walk. Enjoy!
We made this image of Fuente de las Sirenas during a recent night photography walk where we learn how to shoot with a manual fish lens and in manual mode for a 20-second exposure which pretty much vanished all the people walking around the fountain.
Here’s our illustrated Spanish word of the day: Cava for cellar. This cellar at Casa del Ron in Antigua Guatemala is one of the site we often photographed as part of the Antigua Photo Walks. Would you like to capture interesting images of the lesser known parts of Antigua Guatemala? If so, join me at … Read more
We could argue that officially the kite flying season begins with the celebrations of All Saints Day and Day of the Dead on November 1st. Yet, kites start to show on tienditas and houses doorways such as shown here as early as the last week of September. The kite flying season coincides with los vientos … Read more
After nearly twelve years of photographing Antigua Guatemala I have amassed a list of lesser known and sometimes hidden gems which oddly enough are within popular places. I turned a slow-paced stroll through these photogenic spots into a photo walk available through www.AntiguaPhotoWalks.com where you can enjoy the enchanting architecture, gardens, fountains, patios, et cetera, … Read more
The festival of Barriletes Gigantes of Guatemala takes place in at least three villages of Sacatepequez: Santiago Sacatepequez, the original and most authentic location, Sumpango and Santa María Cauque. To me the most photogenic place is Santiago since the giant kites are flown over a Mayan graveyard. This festival is full of color and hundreds … Read more
This photograph of a bride and her entourage of bridesmaids was captured during a recent Antigua Photo Walk, which was one of the many things this group did before the upcoming wedding. We had a blast walking around town capturing the magic of the city and the energy of these fun New Yorkers. Follow the … Read more
All along the corridor of the Palacio del Ayuntamiento, city hall palace, there are concrete benches that people use to sit down and take a break, have their shoes polished, eat an ice cream or simple watch people go by. Well, often times I do all of the above at the same time plus I … Read more
Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Aldea for village. When was the last time you visited one of the villages of La Antigua Guatemala. If you live here, you have not excuse. In fact, if you are only visiting, you have no excuse either. If you really want to get a glimpse of what … Read more
Believe it or not, often during the photo walks, people ask some of the photographers to take a picture with them. Here we see a quinceañera posing next to the photographer taking the photo walk with me. Each photo walk is different, but all of them are fun. Holidays Aside: On June 30 Día del … Read more
What a challenging day. It started with a photo walk and a hunt for mermaids through out Antigua Guatemala. Next came pointing the camera to strong women from all over Central America challenging gravity in the 4th Annual Antigua Boulder Challenge. I guess they moved it to the dry season since last year it was … Read more
This is the group of photography enthusiasts that I lead during the most recent public photo walk through the streets of Antigua Guatemala. We had a blast with this group from Canada, France, Ireland and the U.S. as we captured with our cameras, from smartphones to point and shoots, street portraits, mermaids, giant kites, and … Read more
He said he’s from Uganda. He was so jovial and well-humored, even chatty. He suggested I visit the African continent where I can find lots of interesting faces for portraits. This magnificent portrait was captured during one of the private photo walks I lead last weekend. I used several techniques here to approach him and … Read more
