Gift ideas for a Christmas full of Photography
Yes, that time of year has come when we think about giving something to our loved ones. And what better than a photographic experience that will be useful and .full of emotions for your friend, husband, wife, brother or sister…or a gift for yourself?
I have several photographic experiences on the shop that are the perfect gift for someone interested to photography. I selected 5 that I think are the best as Christmas gift. If you want this year to be remembered in a special way, you have here some different and really exciting proposals, as exciting as the journey of your life or an experience that changes your way of photographing. There are solutions for any budget.
DAY OF THE DEAD PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION IN OAXACA
JOIN THIS MAGICAL EXPERIENCE IN 2025
10 YEARS OF DAY OF THE DEAD PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION
*** AFTER 10 YEARS IN OAXACA SINCE 2026 WE PROPOSE A DIFFERENT DIA DE MUERTOS PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION IN MEXICO CITY. IT IS THE ONLY DAY OF THE DEAD PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION PROPOSED IN MEXICO CITY WHILEOTHERS HAVE EXPEDITIONS/WORKSHOPS IN OAXACA AND SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE DURING THAT PERIOD. IF YOU WANT TO LIVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND MAKING SOMETHING DIFFERENT, PLEASE CHECK OUT:
DÍA DE MUERTOS IN MEXICO CITY
These 8 days in Oaxaca with Alex Coghe and Brad Zipursky during the traditional celebrations of Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) are a unique photographic and human adventure.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN EXPERIENCE FOR TOURISTS
We are travelers, photographers, observers, writers, videographers, flâneurs. This is not a 4 or 5-star holiday — this is a real photographer–traveler expedition where curiosity, creativity, and immersion are essential.
Alex and Brad will photograph with you, eat with you, and share the journey with you. This is not one of those workshops where you pay for the leader’s vacation, or where a “big name” is advertised but replaced by minor photographers. This is the real thing.
THIS IS AN EXPEDITION LEAD BY ALEX COGHE AND BRAD ZIPURSKY
Alex Coghe
Street Photographer, Writer & Educator based in Mexico City. He works both in color and black & white, with a distinctive approach to authentic street photography that emphasizes form, content, and human presence. Alongside his photographic practice, he shares knowledge through workshops, masterclasses, and writing, building bridges between visual storytelling and personal experience. His work reflects an ongoing exploration of intimacy, urban life, and the poetry of the streets.
Brad Zipursky
Storyographer, Data Storyteller & Street-Documentary Photographer based in Calgary. He explores the intersection of narrative and information, crafting visual and data-driven stories that highlight the human side of everyday life. His work blends documentary sensibility with a passion for storytelling structure, aiming to transform raw experience and data into narratives that resonate and connect.
📅 October 28 – November 4, 2025
📍 Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
👥 Maximum 4 participants
Discount for the first 3 who sign up (3000 US$ instead of 3500 US$)
Final deadline: October 15, 2025
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
The expedition will take place even with only 1 participant.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDED
To keep the group together and build a true sense of community, we will all stay in the same accommodation in Oaxaca City. Comfortable, safe, and well-located : not luxury resorts, but authentic places that keep us close to the action.
WHAT MAKES THIS EXPERIENCE UNIQUE
A best-selling experience since 2015
Guided by acclaimed street photographer Alex Coghe
Authentic cultural immersion: local food, local transportation, engagement with families and communities
A true street photography experience documenting Día de Muertos
Daily photo reviews and mentoring
Safe environment with a leader who knows Oaxaca as his second home
Each participant will leave with a 10-image photo story to be featured in a digital photobook and on The Street Photography Channel on YouTube.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Tuition and daily reviews
Accommodation in Oaxaca City
Professional portfolio review & mentoring program
eBooks & certificate of completion
Exclusive fine art print
Collective printed & digital photobook
Video interview for YouTube with your photos from the expedition
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
How to find & tell coherent and meaningful photo stories
How to photograph with intent — not just mindless shutter clicking
How to visualize your photo and “shoot with the mind” before the camera
How to create visually impactful, emotionally strong images
Portrait and candid techniques that add depth and meaning
Creative use of flash, exposure, and shutter speed for storytelling
How to interact with subjects while maintaining a candid approach
Techniques for speed, composition, and layering in the streets
How to work a scene and push your comfort zone
How to build a consistent body of work during a journey
And yes — how to drink mezcal and still shoot straight (and maybe even taste chapulines!)
✨ On the first evening (Oct 28), after our welcome dinner, we’ll go out without cameras to “mind photograph” the streets: observing, composing mentally, and later sharing our visions over mezcal in a local bar.
A TYPICAL DAY
Group breakfast and photo review
Shooting in the streets, markets, cemeteries, parades, and hidden corners of Oaxaca
Flexibility to adapt to spontaneous events and opportunities
Evening and night shooting sessions during the celebrations
Informal dinners and discussions
The expedition starts with a group dinner on October 28 in Oaxaca City and ends the morning of November 4 after breakfast.
OAXACA & DÍA DE MUERTOS
Día de Muertos was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 2008. Far from being a macabre party, it is a celebration of life, memory, and family. In Oaxaca, these traditions are lived from the inside: altars in homes, cemeteries full of music and candles, parades, food, and rituals where locals welcome their dead with joy and respect.
As participants, you won’t just observe from the outside — you’ll live it from within: traveling like locals, connecting with families, tasting Oaxaca’s world-renowned cuisine, and experiencing mezcal culture at its source.
PRACTICAL INFO
All levels welcome
Any camera accepted
Laptop and SD cards required
Oaxaca is one of the safest states in Mexico, and Alex (who lives there) will guide you every step of the way
✨ This is your chance to live and photograph the most vibrant celebration in Mexico — not as a tourist, but as part of a close-knit group of photographers guided by Alex Coghe.
📧 For info and reservations: alexcoghe.store@gmail.com
2. STREET PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO CITY (AVAILABLE FULL DAY OR HALF DAY)
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.
3. WEEKEND STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN OAXACA
4. Street Photography with Alex Coghe in Mexico City
5. MEXICO CITY AND PUEBLA PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
This is just a selection, trying to propose those that stand out for me. But in the shop you will find many proposals that can be the perfect gift for those you love.
