On getting close when it comes to Street Photography

There are many articles on the web dealing with this topic. I don't want to add any special tips or techniques just because others have already spoken and I have done so in the past.

Sunglasses woman - Mexico City, 2021

I made this photo two days ago. There wouldn't be much to say, but something I want to share with you.

In the imperative to fill the frame with the necessary elements, but it is not a street portrait as many street photographers do who perhaps use flash and propose visual contact and the creation of something that was not before provoking a reaction.

My shot, on the other hand, is a real candid photo. I photographed close to the subject and yet she didn't notice anything. I am not interested to propose street portraits as a street photographer.

i want to be invisible and capturing reality. Close or far that is not the point.

In this photograph i achieved to fill the frame with what is important and cut out everything else, but there is also a part of context, so this not just about her. look at the couple in the right side of the frame.

Yes, I made this photo in 2021. With anything this means.

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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