Getting inspiration at Cusco

Where Ancient Echoes Awaken Modern Inspiration

Usually people who never created something new ask themselves ¿how creativity and inspiration comes from? and the answer is "from everywhere", I mean you might be traveling along a new destination, or perhaps you are reading a new book, visiting a new museum or even watching a new movie, that's how inspiration comes from.



1. Immortalizing Memories in Cusco

From the vibrant streets of ancient cities to the tranquil majesty of natural landscapes, I'm constantly seeking out stories waiting to be told and moments yearning to be frozen in time. As a tour guide, I believe in more than just showing you sights; I aim to immerse you in experiences, sharing the rich history, local culture, and hidden gems that make each destination unique. And as a photographer, I strive to translate those experiences into compelling images, revealing the beauty, emotion, and intricate details that often go unnoticed.

Here, you'll find a blend of my adventures – part travelogue, part photography diary. I'll share insights from my tours, offering glimpses into the places I explore and the people I meet. You can expect practical tips for fellow travelers, whether you're planning your next big trip or simply dreaming of far-off lands. More importantly, I'll be sharing my ongoing photographic journey, from experimenting with new techniques to dissecting what makes a truly impactful photograph. I'm still learning, still growing, and excited to share both my triumphs and my challenges. Join me as I navigate the fascinating intersection of guiding and capturing, turning fleeting moments into lasting memories. Let's discover the world together, one tour and one click at a time!

The best ideas can occur anytime, but now let me give a brainstorm of several possibilities when you travel to old cities like Cusco and take urban Photography:

• Ancient Architecture and designs:

Take pictures of Inca walls, these stonework are scattered around the whole city especially in downtown near the main plaza; these amazing architecture most of the time is combined with the colonial and Republican architecture.

• Observatories and Street photography:

Take pictures from look out points like that one of the neighborhood of San Blas, Saint Christopher, or the site of Sacsaywaman and White Christ. Or if you are in the countryside as your tour guide if possible to get the top of certain mountains for you to take advantage of the scenery.



• Astronomical events:

Figure out when astronomical events are about to occur, because they are great opportunities to take amazing photos like the winter or the Summer solstices, or full moons, but keep in mind eclipses, usually the weather changes dramatically during these circumstances.

• Rainy season:

If you visit Cusco during the Summer season, you might encounter a lot of rainy days; however it may be a great opportunity to take pictures of rainbows which logically takes places in the afternoon due the inclination of the Sun light and the tendency to rain more in the late afternoons. Furthermore during the rainy season you can see all flowers blooming and you can captures occasionally lightning strikes usually in the late afternoon.



• Shadows and lights

Take advantage of seasons such as the winter solstice where we can observe the longest shadows of the year, in combination with the Sun light it can provide so much contracts to our photography like that one taken by the famous photographer Martin Chambi in the 20^thcentury who used the shadow projection generated by the tall and imposing Cathedral church.

• Colorful Countryside:

Fields resembling tapestries, diversity of birds, impressive mountains and farmers are abundant in most Peru, in the coast of Perú perhaps the most colorful are near rivers that comes from the highlands. Not to mention the towns and villages in the Amazon region where cascades, coffee, chocolate, trees and medicinal plants are abundant. After all the name of Perú comes from the quechua word “Pirwa” that means storage, granaries and therefore its relationship with the “ABUNDANCE”.

• Festivals, folklore and processions:

Due the combination of christian religion and andean pagan believes, the traditions are melted and intrincated together giving the visitors the chance to observe and admire this hidden symbolism of the aforementioned ancient roots. Thus if you are arrive at Cusco near the Groundhog Day celebration taken place in Pennsylvania, you will see for sure processions and festivals in Cusco. Most of the Big festivals beside Christmas occur on April during the wholy week, on May at the beginning of the famous and old pilgrimage toward Ausangate, -one of the two highest snow capped mountains in Cusco-. This festival is now connected with a christian festival called “Corpus Christi” that it might take place in June, everything depends on the full moon in which the christian calendar is based on.



• Markets and food:

This is another chance to diversify your perspective of Urban photography. Traditional markets such as that one of San Pedro or in little towns are open most of the time for you to take pictures of it.

• Sightseeing, Natural Attractions and ancient ruins

In the ancient embrace of Cusco, where cobblestone whispers tales and Andean light paints mountains in hues of gold, a journey of vision awaits. Imagine capturing the soul of this sacred city, not merely with a click, but with an artist's eye, guided by those who speak the language of light and shadow.

Our expert photographers, intimately familiar with every hidden alley and breathtaking vista, will unlock Cusco's visual secrets for you. Beyond snapshots, learn to compose the grandeur of Inca ruins, frame the vibrant life of local markets, and immortalize the ethereal mist clinging to mountain peaks. This is your invitation to transform fleeting moments into timeless art, to see Cusco not just as a destination, but as an unfolding masterpiece.

Join us. Let your lens awaken the poetry of Cusco. Your masterpiece begins here.

For sure one of the most interesting areas to take pictures are over the landscape of Perú, where on can watch amazing geological formations such as canyons, plateau areas, cliffs, sedimentary layers tilted by tectonic plates, valleys in which old Andean cultures and kingdoms created the Andean civilization whose blueprint and signatures are scattered along the whole region of Perú.

If you are planning a trip to Perú, for sure you will want to arrive at Machupicchu and to take Incredible Cusco Photos, in doing so you might wish to contract an experience tour operator in Cusco to provide you a unique photographic tour with the best and expert tour guides. ¡Follow the link down below! to reserve a tour in Cusco