I have seen her many times before and had wanted to make a portrait of her. In fact, I might have made a candid portrait already; I’ll check. Carol always wears black or dark colors; except today; well sort of. Fortunately, I saw a blue wall nearby and I just thought she would make a … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the the day: Manías for peanuts. In Guatemala, we often eat peanuts [often roasted peanuts] with lime juice, salt, chile and ground roasted pumpkin seeds. These peanuts are so delicious. Have you had peanuts as described above?
Today we continue the new Panza Verde Portraits series with a portrait of Francisco who guards the main entrance to the Real Palacio de los Capitanes. As many of you know, Panza Verde, green belly is the nick name by which people of Antigua Guatemala are known. So, the Panza Verde Portraits is series to … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Sombrero for hat. We came across this sombrero vendor on Calle del Arco while leading a street photography walk around Antigua Guatemala. I have a solid set of techniques and approaches to street photography that I share with those who want to learn how to make candi … Read more
Through the Antigua Photo Walks I found a vehicle to teach how make fun and interesting environmental portraits by surrounding the subject with enchanting vistas of Antigua Guatemala to add context and a sense of place. Furthermore, I share how to make gorgeous portraits even during the harsh light of the noon hours by shooting … Read more
As I mentioned yesterday, I am so fortunate to have gained the trust of the people in Antigua Guatemala the villages around so they now even ask me to their portraits. Of course, whenever possible, I come back with a print of the portrait as a gift. You can find this lovely grandma right across … Read more
I am so grateful that the people in and around Antigua Guatemala trust me to take their portraits. Often instead of my approach, they ask me to make a street portraits of them as was the case of these two vendor friends who wanted to have a picture together. As I have shared before, the … Read more
I continue to make people happy with prints made from the portraits I have previously made of them. As I have said before, giving away these portrait prints is the best gift for me as well as I receive such wonderful smiles and sólo buenas vibras, only good vibes in the process. The synergy created … Read more
I met Elsy years ago when I stopped her on the streets for a quick portrait of stranger. Since then we have collaborated in several photo sessions. Today’s portrait is from the last recent session. Honestly, I don’t know how far a portrait of stranger will take me, however, I am really happy to have … Read more
Believe it or not, this old man was not posing. In fact, he was just in awe while listening to the municipal play across the street. I saw him standing there and I just knew I had to capture his posture. Once again, a simple quotidian vista from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
We continue our mini series of “Portraits Prints as Gifts” with surprised face of this shy Maya girl. In fact, she was reluctant to even participate in the making of the first portrait. Her mom had to encourage her. Introverts are like that, it takes a solid argument to convince them to participate in a … Read more
One of the things we teach during the Antigua Photo Walks is how to make more creative group portraits. This especially important for groups of volunteers or students, as well as families. How to find creative compositions to make group portraits at different landmarks of Antigua Guatemala. Sign up for a memorable photo experience at … Read more
I feel very fortunate to be able to help other photographers come to make pictures around the villages of Antigua Guatemala through the Antigua Photo Walks. There is nothing more authentic in Antigua Guatemala than its villages and life there. We walk through the raw streets photographing people and the human condition as well as … Read more
Some people believe that Maya people don’t like to be photographed. My experience has been quite the opposite, but I guess it’s all in the approach. Well, what would the aforementioned people think of Mayas making family portraits on public spaces? I would like to know your thoughts as well.
