The couples game

Street Photography can be a personal game

Sometimes, you can get into a mental loop that leads you to find the same things (or a detail that combines situations and photos) while you're photographing. When this happens during the same day spent on the street, it becomes something extraordinary. It all started with this shot:

Couples. Mexico City, 2023. Alex Coghe

Although I was too far away from what I would have liked the photo I took, because two pairs of women with two different uniforms were undoubtedly something that deserved the street photographer assertion. I then photographed the two women in front a couple more times:

But to my surprise the game didn't end there and it repeated itself successively other times:

This, of course, is all part of the art of seeing. Where the element of luck has something to do with it, but supported by the mental state that led me to take these shots practically in series.

All of this fascinates me.

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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