Hip Hop feeds my gaze on the street

Written By Alex Coghe

Often it is in my head as I move through the streets…

Photography feeds on visions. And Street Photography, what I do, is inevitably affected by what my life is.

While I am in the street taking pictures, the environments I find are inevitably a link to what I am. The perspective in front of you is influenced by who you are and what you live, what you represent, what is part of your daily vision

I've been listening to hip hop for years, ever since I was a kid and I played basketball. I love Tupac Shakur. But i listen also the Rap from my hometown, Rome. And I appreciate certain hip hop parts included in the lo-fi beats and the one proposed in the complex music by Nujabes.

It influences me, when I am on the street making my work.

Alex Coghe

Alex Coghe is an Italian editorial and documentary photographer based in Mexico City. His work explores contemporary life, culture, and human presence through documentary photography and portraiture. His images have appeared in international publications, reflecting an approach centered on authenticity, atmosphere, and visual storytelling. Alongside his photographic work, he also leads workshops and masterclasses focused on photographic narrative and observation.

https://alexcoghe.com
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