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Let me introduce myself. While many of the street photographers here know me, I figure maybe I should let others in on who I am.
My name is Alex Coghe. I am Italian, born in Rome but I moved definitely in Mexico City in 2010.
I shoot Mexico City since 12 years ago so this means that I know enough this city. As a professional photographer I do photojournalism and portraits, specializing in books for models. I worked also for Leica Camera Ag on assignment and for Burberry. That was my debut in fashion photography.
I have been providing street photography workshops for quite a few years now.
My workshops are real experiences and usually I work with small groups or private one to one for all levels. My workshops in Mexico City are a success with students coming from any part of the world. Recently I added Oaxaca as city available for my masterclass street photography workshop. I propose also photographic expeditions in Oaxaca, for example in October&November during Day of the Dead celebrations.
For STRKNG I decided to focus on street photography but I reserve in future to show part of my work with models.
On my website alexcoghe.com you will find a lot of resources and I am publishing a small guide to street photography.
About Street Photography I can say that is part of me every single day. It doesn't matter if I'm in my barrio or in downtown: every time I go out I have to do it with a camera, digital or film.
I ask my students what their motivations are. Because I believe that they have to be strong if you want to be a street photographer. There is a difference between being and doing it. I don't want to go into too much depth here on the ontology of being street photographers but let me tell you that for me it's about being willing to bleed. I mean not literally but willing to really pour ourselves into the work we are going to do.
When I am on the street I certainly do not hide what I am doing, or photographing. I am in an open and positive attitude, I smile because I love what I do and in all these years I must say that even shooting in places considered difficult if not dangerous I have never had excessive problems.
I photographed also with flash, it happens often to get very close to people, using lenses between 28mm and 35mm. The goal for me is a photograph showing gestures and that special humanity that you can find in a shot.
What I do is to interpret what has always been my curiosity towards other people. I do it and I did it as a writer and I don't turn it off when I have the camera with me.
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28.10.2024
Day of the Dead Photography Expedition in Oaxaca
These 8 days in Oaxaca with Alex Coghe during the traditional celebrations of Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) are a fantastic expedition and human experience.Montag, 28.10. 07:40h - Montag, 04.11. 07:40h
Oaxaca
Mexiko / Nordamerika
OCTOBER 28TH- NOVEMBER 4TH, OAXACA DE JUAREZ (OAXACA), MEXICO
THIS EXPERIENCE IS RESERVED TO A GROUP OF MAXIMUMM 4 PARTICIPANTS. BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY.
EARLY BIRD INSCRIPTIONS UNTIL APRIL 30, 2024 DISCOUNT PRICE 3000 US$
DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Tuition in English, Italian, Spanish language.
Max. 4 students.
***BEST SELLING EXPERIENCE MAKING THIS WORKSHOP IN OAXACA SINCE 2015***
Join acclaimed street photographer Alex Coghe and take your photography to the next level.
Alex will review your work and during the workshop he will guide you, taking photographs together, in classic places of the city and the surrounding villages, but also in places not beaten by tourists,.thanks to his experience and knowledge of Oaxaca, a place that Alex loves and which is a bit like his second home. Without neglecting the possibility of taking photographs of all kinds from portraits to documentary, this workshop will focus on street photography, a genre that Alex dominates and of which he boasts an experience of over 15 years that has led him to photograph in different places in the world, even in those considered the most difficult and dangerous.
During this intense and full immersion experience, Alex will identify your photographic inclinations but he will also inspire you to go outside your comfort zone, trying several approaches and techniques with the end goal to make you a better photographer, with a personal vision.
Thanks to the daily reviews you will have the opportunity to learn how to read a photograph and how to recognize the elements making a good photograph . Alex also will show you techniques to shoot at night in the festivities around Oaxaca, with or without a flash. He will show you how using the flash or choosing extreme exposure combinations, working on shutter speed, can be used creatively to give you images with a strong emotional impact.
Thanks to his experience and his character, as an open and cheerful person, Alex will make you experience the workshop with a good vibe, with moments full of fun, and therefore it is certainly a workshop where the learning of the proposed subject is put at the center but always with the attention to live this experience well, in friendship and where human contact plays a fundamental role.
This workshop is for all levels. A laptop and SDHC memories are required to all the participants. Any camera is accepted.
THE COST INCLUDES: Tuition, e-books, certificate, exclusive print, professional portfolio review, mentoring program, FEATURE on THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CHANNEL on YouTube.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DON’T PROVIDE ANYMORE ACCOMODATIONS BECAUSE WE WANT TO AVOID PEOPLE THINKING TO DO A VACATION AND NOT INTERESTED IN THE WORKSHOP. WE CAN RECOMMEND HOTELS ON THE LOCATION OF THE EXPEDITION. WE WILL COUNT WITH A NICE MEETING POINT FOR OUR BRIEFINGS AND FEEDBACK.
For more info, please contact me by sending me an email to: [email protected]
Event created by Alex Coghe / 2024-09-27 15:47:02
Link: Montag, 28.10. 07:40h - Montag, 04.11. 07:40h / Day of the Dead Photography Expedition in Oaxaca| These 8 days in Oaxaca with Alex Coghe during the traditional celebrations of Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) are a fantastic expedition and human experience.
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- Info Photographer Alex Coghe
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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.