Oh my heart! Visiting Antigua, Guatemala was a dream to come. It was our favorite country stop during our 15-day Central America and Panama Canal cruise, March 2025. The ancient Spanish colonial old town of Antigua is rich with culture, history, old world charm and photojournalist opportunities. The people, the colors, beautiful handmade tapestries, cobblestone stone streets, cathedrals and public squares are enchanting. And, the views of the active volcano Volcán de Fuego, Volcano of Fire, is seen from the town. I will visit Guatemala again. We barely scratched the surface - but this trip gave us a beautiful taste of what there is there. I love it so much! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio.

Looking at Volcán de Fuego and the Unesco World Heritage city of Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Guatemalan woman selling handmade Guatemalan textiles by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Iglesia de la Merced, the yellow church and cathedral adorned with intricate designs by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Iglesia de la Merced, Easter decorations, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Iglesia de la Merced, lighting a candle, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Arco de Santa Catalina, Volcán de Fuego - Volcano of Fire, cobblestones, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Guatemalan women dressed in handwoven clothing sell colorful Guatemalan textiles and souvenirs by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemala life size folk art, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Buildings are dressed up for Easter celebrations, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan children huddle together for a chat, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

A painter paints and hopes to sell his local art, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Town squares, cobblestone streets, tourists and locals, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan men selling cotton candy, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Beautiful colorful Guatemalan textiles at the Centrale Mercado, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Children playing together and textiles for sale, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Centrale Plaza and square with the volcano, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan woman makes tamales and they are for sale, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Taking a rest and getting some shade from the sun, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Volcán de Fuego, Volcano of Fire, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Colorful art for sale at the Centrale Mercado, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Charming old world Spanish colonial Unesco World Heritage city Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Jade is mined in Guatemala. This is Jade Maya. Man polishes jade Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Up close: Jade is mined in Guatemala. This is Jade Maya. Man polishes jade Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan food is delicious! The best chips, homemade, nachos ever, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Guatemalan women smiles whiles selling fresh fruit grown nearby, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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When I’m discovering a new place and culture, I am eager to capture, with my camera equipment, how people live and something unique about the place. I enjoy watching people and walking the streets. I look for color, every day lifestyle, movement, and dogs and cats. I take photos using different light sources and angles. To protect my knees, I wear knee-pads, so I can get down low to photograph my subject without pain. No matter where I am, I am always looking for a story to document in my photographs. I believe if you start to think about telling a story with your photographs, you will see improvement in your photos too. Here are some photos from our recent trip to Patagonia (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands). Enjoy!

Local farmers market in Montevideo, Uruguay

Pedro Bonifacio Palacios, Argentine Poet, graffiti wall

Woman selling vegetables and a Coca Cola sign

Spanish catholic church dome and stained glass windows

When your shooting - using a natural frame, like the tree limb adds something of interest to the photograph. The Coca-cola photo is nice; however having the lady selling her vegetables and the bike adds even more interest an authenticity to the image. And, when you are photographing indoors with flash remember to turn up the ISO on your camera. The photo on the left is a graffiti image of Pedro Bonifacio Palacios, an Argentine poet; iconic Coca-Cola signage and local lifestyle, and the dome of Santera Cathedral in Montevideo, Uruguay.

San Telmo, Argentina architecture, graffiti, and basketball courts and hoops

Collectable stuffed animals at the Sunday San Telmo collectable and antiques market, San Telmo, Argentina

Woman wears a plastic shield mask over her face as she checks he

Dog looks out on a Spanish rod iron balcony

What makes this photo work is the dogs in the picture.

Colonial Spanish architecture, blanconies, and a man checking hi

Lady in red walks past an art mural, Montevideo, Uruguay

Dog and a sunbather at Floralis Generica, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cooking steaks in Argentina. Did you know, people in Argentina eat more meat and steaks than anywhere in the world? We thought the steaks were delicious!

What to become a better photographer? Jolly Sienda Photography offers private one-one lessons. Contact Jolly at info@jollysiendaphotography.com.