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This full-day street photography experience (8 hours) is a one-to-one mentorship designed for photographers who want to go beyond taking pictures and start understanding their own way of working on the street.
Spending an entire day together allows us to slow down, observe more deeply, and build a real dialogue around your photography. This is not just about shooting more, but about gaining clarity: why you photograph, what attracts you on the street, and how to turn moments into meaningful images.
The day is structured but flexible, adapting to your rhythm, your questions, and what the street offers us.
What you will experience
An initial conversation to understand your background, experience, and goals
Two shooting sessions in different areas and visual contexts of Mexico City
Practical guidance on approach, human interaction, ethics, and awareness on the street
Lunch and coffee breaks used as moments to reflect and talk photography
In-depth image review and editing of the photographs taken during the day
Honest, direct feedback focused on strengthening your personal vision
Long-term advice on how to continue developing your street photography after the experience
Tuition available in English, Spanish, and Italian
Who this experience is for
This experience is ideal if you want to seriously work on your street photography, break repetitive patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of your own visual language. It is especially suited for photographers who feel stuck, confused about direction, or ready to take their work to a more conscious level.
What this experience is not
This is not a tour, not a formula-based workshop, and not about chasing spectacular images. It is about presence, consistency, and learning to read the street with intention.
You can join with any camera. What matters is your willingness to engage with the street, reflect on your images, and question your own habits.
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OAXACA, MEXICO · DÍA DE MUERTOS 2027
More than a decade photographing and leading private photographic experiences during Día de Muertos.
BOOKING DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2027 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO OAXACA AS LOCATION
OCTOBER 10 IF YOU AGREE TO MAKE IT IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION
One Photographer. One Mentor. One Experience.
Día de Muertos in Oaxaca is one of the most extraordinary moments of the Mexican year.
For four days, you will photograph Oaxaca during Día de Muertos with Alex Coghe, working exclusively one-to-one and developing your own photographic response to this extraordinary celebration.
This is not a group workshop.
There will be no group of photographers moving through the streets together, no predetermined group itinerary, and no pressure to photograph the same subjects as everyone else.
The experience is built around a simple idea:
Photography is ultimately a personal and solitary act.
We can walk together, photograph together, discuss photographs together, and learn from each other. But the moment of seeing and making the photograph belongs to the individual.
This is why the experience is deliberately private.
You will have Alex's direct attention throughout the four days, allowing the photographic work to develop according to your interests, your approach, and the reality we encounter in Oaxaca.
Oaxaca During Día de Muertos
There are few places in the world where photography, culture, memory, and human emotion intersect as powerfully as they do in Oaxaca during Día de Muertos.
For four days, we will photograph throughout Oaxaca's historic centre, traditional markets, neighbourhoods, cemeteries, public celebrations, and surrounding communities.
We will respond to what is actually happening rather than follow a rigid itinerary.
Día de Muertos is intense, emotional, chaotic, beautiful, and deeply human.
It offers extraordinary possibilities for documentary photography, but it also demands sensitivity, patience, observation, and respect.
The purpose is not simply to collect photographs of Día de Muertos.
The purpose is to experience it, understand what is happening around you, and create photographs that reflect your own way of seeing.
IS THIS EXPERIENCE FOR YOU?
Are you a tourist or a traveler?
There is a difference. And this experience is designed with the latter in mind.
01. Do you want to see Mexico, or do you want to experience it?
Are you looking for the familiar highlights and postcard views, or are you interested in discovering local traditions, everyday life, unexpected encounters and places beyond the usual tourist routes?
02. Are you comfortable with the unexpected?
Not everything can be planned, controlled or anticipated. Local circumstances, changing schedules, long walks and spontaneous encounters are part of the experience. Flexibility and an open mind are essential.
03. Are you coming to collect photographs, or to develop your way of seeing?
This is not a photo tour designed to take you from one iconic spot to another. It is an opportunity to observe, engage, understand and photograph with greater awareness. The emphasis is on seeing, not simply on shooting.
A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING
This experience is probably not for you if you expect a conventional guided tour, a fixed schedule with guaranteed photographic opportunities, or a comfortable itinerary designed around sightseeing.
It is for you if you are curious, independent-minded, respectful of local culture and willing to embrace the unpredictable nature of documentary photography and travel.
You don't need to be an experienced photographer. But you do need to be willing to look beyond the obvious.
A Completely Personal Photographic Experience
Everything is adapted to you.
Your photographic interests.
Your way of working.
Your pace.
Your equipment.
Your ideas.
You may want to concentrate on documentary photography, portraits, the urban landscape, human encounters, the rituals themselves, or the quieter moments surrounding the celebrations.
We can follow those interests throughout the experience.
We can spend hours walking and photographing.
We can stop to discuss a photograph.
We can return to a location at a different time.
We can change direction because something unexpected has happened.
We can spend time photographing without interruption and later sit together to look at the work.
There is no group schedule to follow and no need to wait for other photographers.
The experience belongs to you.
Your Photographer and Mentor
The experience is led by Alex Coghe, an Italian photographer, photojournalist, educator, and writer based in Mexico City since 2009.
Alex has worked professionally in Mexico and internationally for more than fifteen years, photographing documentary stories, portraits, editorial assignments, urban environments, and everyday life.
His work has been published internationally, including by L'Équipe and France Football, and his professional experience has also included projects for Leica and Burberry.
Since 2011, Alex has worked with photographers from different countries and at very different stages of their development.
His approach to teaching is based on observation, intuition, visual awareness, editing, and the development of a personal photographic language.
Technical perfection is never the primary objective.
The goal is to become more conscious of what you are seeing, why you are photographing it, and what you want your photographs to communicate.
During the experience, Alex will work directly with you in the field, discussing your photographs, your decisions, your approach to people and places, and the development of your own visual narrative.
Photography Before Technique
You do not need a particular camera.
You do not need a particular lens.
You do not need to follow a particular photographic style.
What matters is your curiosity and your willingness to look.
Photography is not primarily about having the perfect equipment or applying the correct technique.
It is about seeing.
The technical aspects matter, but they should support your vision rather than replace it.
The experience is designed to help you become more aware of your own photographic decisions and gradually develop a more personal way of working.
Field Work
The four days will be spent photographing across Oaxaca and responding to the constantly changing environment of Día de Muertos.
Depending on your interests and on what is happening during your stay, our work may include:
Historic Oaxaca and its streets
Traditional markets and neighbourhoods
Cemeteries and Día de Muertos rituals
Public celebrations and processions
Family and community traditions
Portraits and human encounters
Night photography
The quieter moments surrounding the celebrations
The human and urban landscape of Oaxaca
Nothing is guaranteed or staged.
The strongest photographs often appear when you stop looking for the expected image.
Editing and Sequencing
Photography does not end when we stop shooting.
Time will also be dedicated to reviewing and editing your work.
We will look at what you photographed, identify the strongest images, discuss sequencing and visual consistency, and consider how individual photographs can become part of a larger body of work.
Editing is an essential part of photography.
A strong photograph is important, but understanding how photographs work together is what can transform a collection of images into a coherent body of work.
You will leave Oaxaca not simply with a large number of photographs, but with a clearer understanding of what you are trying to say through them.
Who Is This For?
The experience is suitable for photographers at different levels.
You may be relatively new to documentary or street photography, or you may already have years of experience and want to work more deeply on your vision.
Previous experience is not required.
What matters most is curiosity, openness, and a genuine desire to photograph.
You do not need to photograph like Alex.
You do not need to photograph like anyone else.
The purpose of the experience is to help you photograph more like yourself.
Gear
Travel light.
One camera and one lens are often more than enough.
A 28mm, 35mm, 40mm, or 50mm lens can work extremely well in Oaxaca, depending on your approach.
Bring spare batteries and memory cards.
A laptop can be useful if you would like to work on editing during the experience.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Most importantly, bring the camera you know and trust.
What the Tuition Includes
The $3,500 USD tuition fee covers:
Four days of private, one-to-one photographic tuition with Alex Coghe
Individual photographic coaching throughout the experience
Direct field guidance and photographic discussion
Practical work across Oaxaca during Día de Muertos
Individual image review, editing, and sequencing
Discussion of your photographic approach and personal development
Pre-experience photographic preparation and planning
The experience is exclusively for one participating photographer.
There are no group sessions or additional paying participants.
Travel and Other Expenses
The tuition fee covers photographic instruction only. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
The participant is responsible for all expenses required to make the experience possible, including:
International or domestic flights
Accommodation in Oaxaca
Meals and personal expenses
Airport transfers
Local transportation during the experience
Travel insurance
Any other expenses not explicitly included in the photographic tuition
This also applies to the to the expenses required for Alex Coghe to travel to and work in Oaxaca.
The participant is responsible for covering Alex's necessary travel, accommodation, meals, and local transportation expenses for the duration of the experience.
All travel arrangements and estimated expenses will be discussed and agreed upon in advance, before the booking is confirmed.
The participant's travel arrangements and Alex's necessary travel arrangements must be coordinated to ensure that the experience can take place as planned.
Investment
Private One-to-One Día de Muertos Photographic Experience
$3,500 USD
Four days of private photographic tuition. One photographer. One mentor.
The fee covers photographic tuition only.
Travel, accommodation, meals, local transportation, and all other logistical expenses are additional and are the responsibility of the participant, including the expenses required for Alex Coghe to conduct the experience in Oaxaca.
Dates are arranged privately according to your travel plans and Alex's availability around Día de Muertos.
Because Oaxaca becomes exceptionally busy during this period, early planning is strongly recommended.
Booking deadline: March 31, 2027.
Why This Experience Is Different
Most photography workshops bring photographers together and ask them to follow the same itinerary.
That model can work.
It is simply not how I want to teach photography.
I believe that photography is ultimately an individual act.
We may walk together, talk, look, photograph, and edit together, but the photograph itself is yours.
There is something important about giving a photographer enough space to see without constantly being influenced by what several other photographers are photographing beside them.
This experience is therefore intentionally private.
No group.
No predetermined photographic style.
No race to make the same photograph.
No pressure to produce a particular kind of image.
Just you, your camera, Oaxaca, Día de Muertos, and the opportunity to work closely with an experienced photographer who can help you look more carefully.
More Than a Photography Workshop
Día de Muertos disappears quickly.
The streets change.
The celebrations move.
People return home.
What remains are the photographs.
The purpose of these four days is not simply to document one of Mexico's most famous celebrations.
It is to use Oaxaca as an environment in which to look, photograph, edit, question, and develop your own way of seeing.
You will have the opportunity to work in the field, discuss your photographs, edit your work, and think more deeply about your photographic practice.
This is not a photography tour.
It is not a group workshop.
It is a private photographic experience built around you and your way of seeing.
One photographer. One mentor. One experience.
OUR TESTIMONIALS SAID
Alex,
What a wonderful experience. I thoroughly enjoyed learning from you. As I review my work, I see a definite change in the way I approach photography.
As I mentioned a few times while we walked, this was a top-ten experience of my lifetime. Exploring new landscapes, new cultures, and new food, and allowing myself to sink into someone else's way of life, made me a better photographer. In Puebla, Cholula, Atlixco, and Huaquechula, I felt to a certain extent part of another's way of life. We laughed, we learned, and we met wonderful people. It was absolutely amazing.
I know the group dynamic changed our plans in Huaquechula. I think we made the right call, but I hope on a future trip to experience the cemetery and capture those visuals.
During my travel home, I had time to reflect and make a quick pass through over 1,000 photos, not counting a few burst-mode moments.
I would highly recommend your workshop to other photographers, but only if they are willing to soak into the culture. There is no other way to properly document a holiday like Día de Muertos.
I am already looking forward to our next adventure.
Thank you again, my friend.
Warm regards,
John Matthews - PUEBLA 2026
It was an incredible experience. Life changing in fact. Alex Coghe is an exceptional photo coach. If you truly wish to have a fully culitrally emmersed street photography expedition look no further.
Brad Zipursky - OAXACA 2023
I took Alex's workshop in Oaxaca some years ago and it was one of the best I did. Perfect combination of photography and magic that Oaxaca brings. Widely recommended!
Gabriel Velasco Robles. - OAXACA 2016
There is a special atmosphere in Oaxaca, the "hermosa" Oaxaca, during the Dia de Muertos. It's not just a traditional party. It can change your perception of life and death. How it happened to me.For this reason I don't want my photographers to take pictures that anyone will do there. We need to get into a particular state of mind, in order to get a portrait that is not just a portrait or a photo that captures a certain energy, because we have entered in depth, respecting the celebrations and the people of Mexico let's photograph the magic The photographic expedition of the Day of the Dead with Alex Coghe offers the exciting opportunity to be guided through the colorful, mystical and frantic celebrations of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca with Alex's relaxed photographic advice.
Héctor Muñoz Huerta. - OAXACA 2017
We had an in-depth, culturally immersive, rich opportunity to experience and photograph the Day of the Dead Celebration and the active markets, archaeological history, and artistic creations of the Oaxaca region. I was able to reflect on what, why, and how I photograph. This trip was not a superficial tourist view of the Day of the Dead celebration. We were able to share the experience with the residents and participants of the Oaxaca region.
Stephen Cysewski - OAXACA 2019
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Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy
All photography experiences are private bookings. Once confirmed, the date is exclusively reserved for the client.
1. Payment
One-Day Photography Workshops
Full payment is required at the time of booking, either through PayPal or the website shop.
All payments are final and non-refundable. No cancellations or refund requests will be accepted.
Multi-Day Photography Trips & Expeditions
Clients may choose between:
Full Payment: 100% payment via PayPal or the website shop. All payments are final and non-refundable.
Bank Transfer: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance must be paid before the experience begins.
2. Cancellations & Refunds
All bookings are non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Photography assignments and experiences require advance planning and the exclusive reservation of dates. As a professional photographer also working on editorial assignments, accepting a booking means turning down other professional opportunities.
For this reason, cancellations initiated by the client do not entitle them to a refund.
3. Photographer Cancellation
If I am unable to provide the confirmed service, the client will be offered either an alternative date or a full refund of all amounts paid.
4. Agreement
By completing a booking and submitting payment, the client acknowledges that they have read, understood and agreed to this Booking, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
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The first 10 issues + the issue 0 of the magazine dedicated to the art of portraits. Special Discount!
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There are so many Street Photography workshops in the world, but if you want something special, effective and a full immersion experience to take your photography to the next level I prepared this masterclass. You can choose between 2 cities: Mexico City and Oaxaca.
I will dedicate 5 days to you through a totally personalized experience, making real Street Photography, in some locations in Mexico impossible to consider as a stranger and where no photography instructor will take you, except me. You will back at home as a as a different photographer, with greater awareness and what to look for on the street. And with an important portfolio of images for the continuation of your path in street photography.
Immerse yourself in the art of street photography through an intense, full immersion masterclass of several days.
Alex Coghe
A 5 DAYS EXPERIENCE WITH THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHER ALEX COGHE AND PUBLISHED AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
Alex is a street photographer known for his truly spontaneous street photography and never staged. Working with him will allow you to learn how to make real street photographs, with a never excessive post production and aiming at photos with visual impact, in a perfect balance between form and content. If you want to make real and no staged street photography this is the workshop for you.
You choose the city you prefer to work during the masterclass:
Mexico City
Oaxaca de Juarez
This unique Masterclass Street Photography workshop is designed to take you from a standing start to being a confident and capable street photographer. This is a more intensive and immersive experience respect to Alex Coghe 1 day workshop, ideal for those who want to dig deeper into the basics of street photography, but also for those with a certain experience willing to to move to the next level, counting on a very special experience in Mexico and building a portfolio full of images.
The workshop is a one on one masterclass based experience, customized on my student needs.
The Masterclass is a 5 days experience. It offers a combination of seminar learning, critique, discussion, project development and street shooting to refine your skills. Anything is focused to build your confidence, respect and developing your individual style as a street photographer.
Any workshop include:
A thorough introduction to street photography
Daily briefing with Portfolio reviews
Shooting on the streets with Alex Coghe
Nights and days shooting on the streets
This street photography masterclass is designed to take your work to the next level.
With our time together split between the classroom and the streets of Mexico, the 5 days will challenge your creativity and help to become a good street photographer.
The one o one formula means that you can count with a unique, dedicated coaching, critique and mentoring.
This is an intensive and well-structured course where we will work for 5 days. The masterclass is a a full immersion experience focused on building you as a street photographer, perfectly balanced between classroom sessions and practical shooting walks.
Additional notes
The masterclass doesn’t include any transportation, hotel or private home, meals.
Please bring comfortable shoes, your laptop, of course your cameras, charger and batteries.
The experience changes sensibly if you decide to do it in Mexico City or Oaxaca. You can ask what are the differences by contacting Alex via email.
Alex speaks 3 languages: Italian (Mother tongue), Spanish and English so the tuition can be held in each of these languages.
FAQs
Who is the course for? The student has a good grasp of the basic photographic principles, being interested about the street photography genre. Please feel free to contact Alex if you would like to discuss your suitability before booking.
What do I need to bring? You’ll need a digital camera (a DSLR, mirrorless or compact) with appropriate lens (ideally around 28 to 35mm, full-frame equivalent). If you’re a film user, feel free to bring your film camera, too. To fully participate in the post-production and critique work, you should bring a laptop or suitably equipped tablet.
What does it cost? The masterclass has a cost of 2500 US$.
Masterclass Coach Your workshop leader for the 5 days is Alex Coghe, a well-known Italian street photographer based in Mexico, counting with a which counts with a very good knowledge of the two cities. He has lived in Mexico since 2010. He is a published photographer who worked also on assignment for Leica Camera AG.
He is also publisher of 2 street photography magazines: THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHER NOTEBOOK and SHOOTR.
Check out his street photography portfolio by clicking here
Before to book, please contact him in order to know his availability on Alex's agenda and agree dates together. Prepare yourself to answer a questionnaire in order to create your student profile and offering you a personalized tuition.
PLEASE NOTE: The workshop complies with the recommended health provisions and respecting the safety of each participant.
TESTIMONIALS OF THE MASTERCLASS
I had the pleasure of attending Alex Coghe's Street Photography Workshop in Mexico City. If you have ever considered taking a street photography workshop, under the guidance of a professional photographer, this is the one that should not be missed. Alex's experience and dedication for street photography is immeasurable and matched by his ability and passion to educate others. I encourage anyone wanting to take their street photography to the next level to attend this amazing workshop. - Mason O’Neal
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A fantastic new service available!!!
This is a twelve-month mentoring scheme which is perfect for street photographers at the beginning of their journey or those that want to take their Street Photography to the next level.
The scheme will be fully tailored to your needs and is the most comprehensive of all the photography mentoring schemes I offer.
Elevate Your Street Photography with Alex Coghe's Exclusive 12-Month Mentoring Street Photography Program
Join the ranks of renowned street photographers and embark on a transformative 12-month mentoring and development journey curated by Alex Coghe, a distinguished figure in the world of street photography.
Unlock Your Full Potential in Street Photography
No matter where you currently stand in your street photography odyssey, pushing yourself to the next level can be a formidable challenge. That's where a seasoned mentor like Alex Coghe can be your guiding light. Our mentoring program is designed to cater to your unique needs and aspirations, ensuring that you progress in the most effective way possible.
What Does the Mentoring Programme Include?
Our comprehensive mentoring program encompasses various core components that have been finely tuned to your individual goals. Throughout this year-long partnership, you will work closely with Alex Coghe to:
1. Refine Your Technique: Receive personalized guidance on refining your street photography skills, from composition and framing to storytelling and post-processing.
2. Develop Your Vision: Cultivate a distinct photographic vision that sets you apart from the crowd, allowing your work to resonate more profoundly with your audience.
3. Portfolio Review: Benefit from in-depth portfolio reviews to identify areas of improvement and to enhance the overall quality of your work.
4. Marketing and Branding: Learn effective strategies for marketing your street photography and building your personal brand in the photography industry.
5. Business Insights: Gain valuable insights into the business side of street photography, including tips on monetizing your passion and turning it into a sustainable career.
6. Exclusive Assignments: Proposed by Alex Coghe, delving deep into various aspects of street photography, according to your actitudes
By the end of this 12-month journey, you will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and vision to excel in the world of street photography, reaching new heights in your creative pursuits.
Don't miss this opportunity to take your street photography to the next level with the guidance of a renowned mentor. Join Alex Coghe's exclusive mentoring program today and embark on a transformative photographic adventure like no other.
CORE ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME:
Define and develop your vision (style, aesthetic, content)
Dominate your technical skills as a street photographer
Learn to read the streets more effectively
Develop an awareness as a street photographer
Better manage your workflow on the streets
Develop a meaningful body of work
Marketing yourself and your work (producing books & zines, exhibiting, establishing a website, new personal ideas)
Create a credible and authoritative portfolio
Add knowledge of how to move as an artist in the world of art galleries and editorial publications
If you have any questions about this programme please feel free to email alexcoghe.store@gmail.com
The 12-month Street Photography mentoring programme includes:
2-hours kickstart session to set goals and targets for the year
Followed by monthly 2 hours sessions. which can be over Google Meet or in person in Mexico City.
As a long-term Mentoree, you are guaranteed to be able to book your session within the month and will be given priority ahead of other sessions.
Books (manuals and art books) from Alex Coghe and the entire collection of THE STREET PHOTOGRAPHER NOTEBOOK magazine e-book edition
Street walks in Mexico City (6 - 2 hours each)
whatsapp priority contact
Your mentor
Meet Alex Coghe, a celebrated name in the world of street photography. With a passion for capturing candid moments in urban settings, Alex has honed his craft over the years to become a sought-after photographer and mentor.
His expertise in street photography is unmatched, and he's dedicated to helping others master this captivating art form. Whether you're an aspiring photographer looking to refine your skills or an enthusiast eager to explore the streets through a lens, Alex Coghe's guidance and mentorship are your gateway to a world of Street Photography.
Join Alex on a journey where every moment is an opportunity to capture the essence of life in the streets. Explore his work, learn from his insights, and discover the magic of street photography under his expert tutelage for 12 months.
