ONE FACE - One to One Portrait Photography Workshop
An intense experiential laboratory that stimulates participants to deepen the relational dynamics with the subject and therefore also an emotional and psychological opportunity to grow as people and not just as photographers.
Join renowned photographer Alex Coghe, a published photographer who worked for Leica and Burberry, for ONE FACE workshop in Mexico City designed to foster personal growth through portrait photography. This immersive experience is available on demand throughout the year, allowing you to schedule it according to your availability and Alex’s schedule. Dive deep into the relational dynamics between photographer and subject, and discover the emotional and psychological aspects that contribute to creating powerful portraits.
Workshop Objectives:
Develop skills in using natural and ambient light for portrait photography.
Understand and apply the relational dynamics between the photographer and the subject.
Experience personal growth by exploring emotional and psychological connections in portrait photography.
Create meaningful and emotionally resonant portraits through hands-on practice and personalized feedback.
Workshop Structure*:
This private workshop is tailored to your specific needs and skill level, offering a highly customized learning experience.
Day 1: Introduction and Exploration
Morning Session:
Introduction and Orientation: Overview of the workshop objectives and personalized schedule.
Understanding Portrait Photography: The basics of portrait composition, lighting techniques, and storytelling through portraits. Emphasis on the relational aspect of portraiture.
Exploration of Mexico City: We will discover a key location within Mexico City providing beautiful backdrops for portraits, immersing in the city's vibrant culture.
Afternoon Session:
Natural Light Techniques: Techniques for using natural light effectively for outdoor and indoor portraits, emphasizing the importance of ambient light.
Building Connections: Practical exercises to develop skills in establishing rapport and building trust with your subjects.
Day 2: Practical Portrait Photography
Morning Session:
Review and Discussion: We recap the concepts covered and discuss any questions or challenges encountered.
Lighting Techniques for Portraits: Practical session on using natural light effectively for outdoor portraits.
Environmental Portraits: Capturing portraits that incorporate the surroundings and cultural elements of Mexico City.
Afternoon Session:
Model Session: A session with a professional model in a location that highlights Mexico City's culture and traditions. Focus on posing, directing, and creating compelling portraits using natural light.
Feedback and Review: Critique session where you can share your photos from the model session and receive constructive feedback. Emphasis on the emotional connection captured in the portraits.
Day 3: Editing and Final Presentation
Morning Session:
Editing Workflow: Techniques for selecting and editing portrait photos effectively using Adobe Lightroom or preferred editing software.
Developing Your Style: Discuss how to develop a distinctive style in portrait photography. Focus on maintaining the emotional quality of the interaction in the final edits.
Afternoon Session:
Portfolio Review and Presentation: Present your best portraits from the workshop, discussing your creative process and the stories behind your images. Emphasis on the relational dynamics with the subjects.
Q&A and Conclusion: Final thoughts, Q&A session, and distribution of workshop materials.
*PLEASE NOTE: The program may be subject to changes based on the construction of the student profile and taking into account the teaching needs to propose a workshop that is as effective as possible.
Additional Information:
Cultural Sensitivity: We invite to respect for local customs and individuals when photographing in Mexico City.
Logistics: We will provide information on logistics such as transportation, accomodation, recommended gear, and safety tips for shooting in different areas of the city.
Personalized Experience: The workshop content is tailored to address your specific interests and areas for improvement in portrait photography.
Sessions will be realized outdoor and indoor
Workshop Details:
Availability: On demand, any period of the year, based on mutual availability. Contact Alex Coghe to schedule your workshop.
Price: $2500 per participant
What’s Included:
Personalized instruction from Alex Coghe
Model fee for professional portrait session
Guided location scouting
Hands-on photography and editing sessions
Workshop materials and certificate of completion
What’s Not Included:
Travel and accommodation expenses
Meals and personal expenses
Photography equipment (participants must bring their own)
How to Register:
To book your personalized workshop, please contact Alex Coghe directly via email to discuss availability and schedule your session.
An intense experiential laboratory that stimulates participants to deepen the relational dynamics with the subject and therefore also an emotional and psychological opportunity to grow as people and not just as photographers.
Join renowned photographer Alex Coghe, a published photographer who worked for Leica and Burberry, for ONE FACE workshop in Mexico City designed to foster personal growth through portrait photography. This immersive experience is available on demand throughout the year, allowing you to schedule it according to your availability and Alex’s schedule. Dive deep into the relational dynamics between photographer and subject, and discover the emotional and psychological aspects that contribute to creating powerful portraits.
Workshop Objectives:
Develop skills in using natural and ambient light for portrait photography.
Understand and apply the relational dynamics between the photographer and the subject.
Experience personal growth by exploring emotional and psychological connections in portrait photography.
Create meaningful and emotionally resonant portraits through hands-on practice and personalized feedback.
Workshop Structure*:
This private workshop is tailored to your specific needs and skill level, offering a highly customized learning experience.
Day 1: Introduction and Exploration
Morning Session:
Introduction and Orientation: Overview of the workshop objectives and personalized schedule.
Understanding Portrait Photography: The basics of portrait composition, lighting techniques, and storytelling through portraits. Emphasis on the relational aspect of portraiture.
Exploration of Mexico City: We will discover a key location within Mexico City providing beautiful backdrops for portraits, immersing in the city's vibrant culture.
Afternoon Session:
Natural Light Techniques: Techniques for using natural light effectively for outdoor and indoor portraits, emphasizing the importance of ambient light.
Building Connections: Practical exercises to develop skills in establishing rapport and building trust with your subjects.
Day 2: Practical Portrait Photography
Morning Session:
Review and Discussion: We recap the concepts covered and discuss any questions or challenges encountered.
Lighting Techniques for Portraits: Practical session on using natural light effectively for outdoor portraits.
Environmental Portraits: Capturing portraits that incorporate the surroundings and cultural elements of Mexico City.
Afternoon Session:
Model Session: A session with a professional model in a location that highlights Mexico City's culture and traditions. Focus on posing, directing, and creating compelling portraits using natural light.
Feedback and Review: Critique session where you can share your photos from the model session and receive constructive feedback. Emphasis on the emotional connection captured in the portraits.
Day 3: Editing and Final Presentation
Morning Session:
Editing Workflow: Techniques for selecting and editing portrait photos effectively using Adobe Lightroom or preferred editing software.
Developing Your Style: Discuss how to develop a distinctive style in portrait photography. Focus on maintaining the emotional quality of the interaction in the final edits.
Afternoon Session:
Portfolio Review and Presentation: Present your best portraits from the workshop, discussing your creative process and the stories behind your images. Emphasis on the relational dynamics with the subjects.
Q&A and Conclusion: Final thoughts, Q&A session, and distribution of workshop materials.
*PLEASE NOTE: The program may be subject to changes based on the construction of the student profile and taking into account the teaching needs to propose a workshop that is as effective as possible.
Additional Information:
Cultural Sensitivity: We invite to respect for local customs and individuals when photographing in Mexico City.
Logistics: We will provide information on logistics such as transportation, accomodation, recommended gear, and safety tips for shooting in different areas of the city.
Personalized Experience: The workshop content is tailored to address your specific interests and areas for improvement in portrait photography.
Sessions will be realized outdoor and indoor
Workshop Details:
Availability: On demand, any period of the year, based on mutual availability. Contact Alex Coghe to schedule your workshop.
Price: $2500 per participant
What’s Included:
Personalized instruction from Alex Coghe
Model fee for professional portrait session
Guided location scouting
Hands-on photography and editing sessions
Workshop materials and certificate of completion
What’s Not Included:
Travel and accommodation expenses
Meals and personal expenses
Photography equipment (participants must bring their own)
How to Register:
To book your personalized workshop, please contact Alex Coghe directly via email to discuss availability and schedule your session.
An intense experiential laboratory that stimulates participants to deepen the relational dynamics with the subject and therefore also an emotional and psychological opportunity to grow as people and not just as photographers.
Join renowned photographer Alex Coghe, a published photographer who worked for Leica and Burberry, for ONE FACE workshop in Mexico City designed to foster personal growth through portrait photography. This immersive experience is available on demand throughout the year, allowing you to schedule it according to your availability and Alex’s schedule. Dive deep into the relational dynamics between photographer and subject, and discover the emotional and psychological aspects that contribute to creating powerful portraits.
Workshop Objectives:
Develop skills in using natural and ambient light for portrait photography.
Understand and apply the relational dynamics between the photographer and the subject.
Experience personal growth by exploring emotional and psychological connections in portrait photography.
Create meaningful and emotionally resonant portraits through hands-on practice and personalized feedback.
Workshop Structure*:
This private workshop is tailored to your specific needs and skill level, offering a highly customized learning experience.
Day 1: Introduction and Exploration
Morning Session:
Introduction and Orientation: Overview of the workshop objectives and personalized schedule.
Understanding Portrait Photography: The basics of portrait composition, lighting techniques, and storytelling through portraits. Emphasis on the relational aspect of portraiture.
Exploration of Mexico City: We will discover a key location within Mexico City providing beautiful backdrops for portraits, immersing in the city's vibrant culture.
Afternoon Session:
Natural Light Techniques: Techniques for using natural light effectively for outdoor and indoor portraits, emphasizing the importance of ambient light.
Building Connections: Practical exercises to develop skills in establishing rapport and building trust with your subjects.
Day 2: Practical Portrait Photography
Morning Session:
Review and Discussion: We recap the concepts covered and discuss any questions or challenges encountered.
Lighting Techniques for Portraits: Practical session on using natural light effectively for outdoor portraits.
Environmental Portraits: Capturing portraits that incorporate the surroundings and cultural elements of Mexico City.
Afternoon Session:
Model Session: A session with a professional model in a location that highlights Mexico City's culture and traditions. Focus on posing, directing, and creating compelling portraits using natural light.
Feedback and Review: Critique session where you can share your photos from the model session and receive constructive feedback. Emphasis on the emotional connection captured in the portraits.
Day 3: Editing and Final Presentation
Morning Session:
Editing Workflow: Techniques for selecting and editing portrait photos effectively using Adobe Lightroom or preferred editing software.
Developing Your Style: Discuss how to develop a distinctive style in portrait photography. Focus on maintaining the emotional quality of the interaction in the final edits.
Afternoon Session:
Portfolio Review and Presentation: Present your best portraits from the workshop, discussing your creative process and the stories behind your images. Emphasis on the relational dynamics with the subjects.
Q&A and Conclusion: Final thoughts, Q&A session, and distribution of workshop materials.
*PLEASE NOTE: The program may be subject to changes based on the construction of the student profile and taking into account the teaching needs to propose a workshop that is as effective as possible.
Additional Information:
Cultural Sensitivity: We invite to respect for local customs and individuals when photographing in Mexico City.
Logistics: We will provide information on logistics such as transportation, accomodation, recommended gear, and safety tips for shooting in different areas of the city.
Personalized Experience: The workshop content is tailored to address your specific interests and areas for improvement in portrait photography.
Sessions will be realized outdoor and indoor
Workshop Details:
Availability: On demand, any period of the year, based on mutual availability. Contact Alex Coghe to schedule your workshop.
Price: $2500 per participant
What’s Included:
Personalized instruction from Alex Coghe
Model fee for professional portrait session
Guided location scouting
Hands-on photography and editing sessions
Workshop materials and certificate of completion
What’s Not Included:
Travel and accommodation expenses
Meals and personal expenses
Photography equipment (participants must bring their own)
How to Register:
To book your personalized workshop, please contact Alex Coghe directly via email to discuss availability and schedule your session.