This week I was in downtown and I decided to back to photograph something in black and white. Despite I consider now color is my main voice when it comes to street photography, I was looking to document street life in Mexico City, in a old school way and this is exactly where my instinct took me.
I like the pictures presented here because in my opinion I achieved o give them a film mood.
Oaxaca de Juarez
Mexiko / Nordamerika
Tuition in English, Italian, Spanish language.
Max. 8 students.
DEADLINE INSCRIPTIONS: SEPTEMBER 30TH
THE COST INCLUDES: accommodation in a private house, travel in and out of Oaxaca de Juarez with private van, breakfast, tuition, e-books, certificate, exclusive print, professional portfolio review, mentoring program.
For more info, please contact me by sending me an email to: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: The workshop complies with the recommended health provisions and respecting the safety of each participant.
INSCRIPTIONS: https://alexcoghe.com/shop/p/day-of-the-dead-photo-expedition
Mexico City
Mexiko / Nordamerika
Call for models. New artistic editorial photography project. Looking for Hairy girls/women in Mexico City to model for me. Against the stereotypes and cliche on beauty.
After I realized in 2014 the editorial project Mexicana I want to create a new project that defies the clichés of commonly accepted and imposed beauty.
For this artistic portrait project I am looking for women with body hair. Portraits may or may not include nudes, the model decides. Hair on arms, legs, armpits, pubis, face. It is a project that aims to propose something far from the stereotypes and aesthetic impositions of society and I am looking for girls who are motivated and free of problems with this issue. The project wants to be also an empowerment message of the woman, not depending by constraints imposed by society.
The project will take in account the psychology and the desire to get involved in each model, in order to propose a varied and multi-faceted work. For this reason it can include nude or no and it can be simple portraits, nude/erotica, fashion with a provocative approach.
Each work with a model is not related to others, however I want to combine this work with several models to present it on my page and maybe put together a printed book and an exhibition. In accordance with each model we can also carry out interviews and video recording.
The project in general is with TF agreement: to the model I offer the photos of the session / sessions with resolution for the internet use.
Info: [email protected]
I suggest sending a motivational letter with some photos that show you have body hair.
In case you are selected, prepare for a video call and eventually sign a model release.There is no age limit to participate except that of being over 18 years old.
Call always open
Mexico City
Mexiko / Nordamerika
THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHER NOTEBOOK proposes a magazine with 1 or 2 photographers per issue. It is dedicated to Street Photography. The editorial project has been offically launched in 2015.
The magazine is proposed as printed and electronic edition.
We pay a percentage on sales between 20% and 40% per any copy sold with the work of the photographers featured.
The focus of the magazine is STREET PHOTOGRAPHY.
To get familiar with the kind of works we usually feature please download for free 2 copies here:
https://alexcoghe.com/shop/p/the-street-photographer-notebook-issue-70
https://alexcoghe.com/shop/p/the-street-photographer-notebook-issue-65
How to submit your work:
Use wetransfer, dropbox or wesendit.
Images max dimension of the camera;
Include biography/Artist Statement;
Include your website or instagram/flickr/facebook;
Remember to indicate your paypal address if interested in a monographic issue;
Send to [email protected]
Oaxaca de Juarez
Mexiko / Nordamerika
The classic 8 days Photography Expedition in Oaxaca with me during the traditional celebrations of Day of the Dead.
Tuition in English, Italian, Spanish language.
Max. 8 students.
DEADLINE INSCRIPTIONS: SEPTEMBER 30TH
THE COST INCLUDES: accommodation in a private house, travel in and out of Oaxaca de Juarez with private van, breakfast, tuition, e-books, certificate, exclusive print, professional portfolio review, mentoring program.
Please contact me by sending me an email to: [email protected]
I will send you the brochure of this experience.
PLEASE NOTE: The workshop complies with the recommended health provisions and respecting the safety of each participant.
You can join here:
https://alexcoghe.com/shop/p/day-of-the-dead-photo-expedition
Gustavo A. Madero
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika / Nordamerika
SHOOTR is a new magazine featuring the work of street photographers worldwide. It is a printed and electronic edition magazine. It is published on alexcoghe.com
We don't pay the photographers featured because is a collective features magazine, but it can be an opening opportunity to get an invitation to THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHER NOTEBOOK where we pay the featured photographers.
https://alexcoghe.com/shop/p/shootr-street-photography-magazine-issue-0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
https://alexcoghe.com/contact
Documentary Street Photographer. Specialising in portraits.
Street Photography Workshops and Expeditions in Mexico.
Recognized street and portrait photographer known for his bold, raw, and unapologetic approach to visual storytelling. Specializing in black-and-white photography, Alex brings an artistic edge to both street and environmental portraiture, where every shot is a study of human emotion, urban landscapes, and the dynamic relationship between people and their surroundings.
With a career that spans decades, Alex’s work stands out for its authenticity and simplicity. He believes in the power of reduction—stripping away distractions, both literally and figuratively, to focus on the essence of the scene. Whether he's capturing the gritty streets of Mexico City or composing a striking environmental portrait, his black-and-white imagery drives straight to the heart, telling stories that transcend trends and time.
Beyond his work behind the camera, Alex is a mentor, author, and YouTuber, sharing his vast knowledge of photography with a growing global community. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of artistic integrity and personal vision over following the commercialized conventions of the photography world. For Alex, photography is not just a profession, but a way of life—a continuous exploration of light, shadow, emotion, and form.
Through his workshops, masterclasses, and published works, Alex inspires photographers at every level to embrace their own creative instincts, and to pursue photography with passion and purpose. His ongoing project, MONOCHROM MAGAZINE, reflects his deep commitment to black-and-white photography, providing a platform for artists who share his vision.
Alex Coghe's unique ability to blend art and storytelling makes him a sought-after figure in both street and portrait photography, positioning him as one of the voices pushing the boundaries of contemporary visual culture.