photography

Beautiful Light and Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala

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I am enamoured with the quality and quantity of light during the dry season. In my opinion, the light and cold winds are what makes the dry season around Antigua Guatemala such a special time to spend in Guatemala. If I ever leave Guatemala again, I would try to come back as often as possible … Read more

Antigua Guatemala is the Perfect Backdrop

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There is no doubt that Antigua Guatemala is the most popular venue and backdrop for photography sessions in Guatemala. In other places, photographers have to look hard to find good backdrops and interesting places to take photos. Not in Antigua Guatemala where almost every block has a nice wall, an interesting doorway, a charming patio, … Read more

Immigration Inception

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What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient… highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate. An idea that is fully formed – fully understood – that sticks; right in there somewhere. (source: Inception quotes at IMDb) The scientific study … Read more

Remittances Architecture

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Immigrants remittances are shaping the landscape of Mesoamerica with houses and constructions built upon the dreams and hard work of people in search of a better life for their families. Why are so many people from Central America looking for a better life somewhere else? Is life elsewhere? What are some of the causes for … Read more

Arquitectura de Remesas Exhibit

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Not too long ago I visited the exhibit Arquitectura de Remesas, an anthropological, architectonic and photographic study of how immigrants remittances are shaping the landscape in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Of course, many people think immigrants are criminals and/or illegal aliens without realizing that immigrants are just people with dreams of a better life, … Read more