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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS BY ALEX COGHE



A course of this type comprises a theoretical part consisting of several topics discussed: history of street photography, aesthetics and motivations of genre, sociology and psychology approach applied in street photography, legal aspects, , marketing strategies.

This is a course dedicated to street photography, so a minimum knowledge of the camera is required .
At the end of the course each student will have a dedicated channel with me, and therefore will remain in contact for each application or questions.

For this there is already a facebook network through which my students can keep in touch with me. I am creating a network: after the course I don’t disappear. I wanna to involve my students in my projects. And I am able to offer an international visibility showcase for them.

What is Street Photography? History and origins of street photography and the aesthetics of the genre.
As can be vague, however, we must distinguish the kind of reportage photography because the photographer's approach and the aesthetics of street photography is different.

Cameras used
A part of the course will be devoted to the cameras used in street photography.
Description and investigation on the basis of the results we achieve.

Technique and approach to street photography

This is important to know some general rules of conduct and operational techniques that allow the photographer to make a good street photography.

Street Photography and the law

Should be aware of the prohibition laws to photograph, especially not to suffer the abuse of power by any person against his right to freedom of expression.

Marketing strategies

Today, a photographer can not ignore the effective promotion of himself. Social networks allow everyone to increase their visibility. As long as you know use them.


Now it’s up to you!

Image viewing of students. Ideas for a practical workflow through efficient editing programs.

My street photography workshops can start in every moment, also with one student.


The program of my workshops includes:

1. How to get over the fear of shooting street photography

2. How to shoot candid images without anybody noticing you

3. How to tell a story with your photos

4. The best technical settings to use in street photography

5. The secret of converting your photos into beautiful black and whites
6. How to react to people who get offended by street photography

7. How to capture “The Decisive Moment“

8. The laws of street photography

9. What techniques for taking great street photographs

10. The history of street photography

Who should attend this Workshop?

This Street Photography Workshop is designed for those that wanna know this genre or wouldto take their street photography to the next level in the most time-efficient manner possible.
An understanding through the basics of street photography, terminology, aethetics, psychology and sociology knowledge, the techniques will help you make the most in this workshop. In the course are included exercises that will be proposed to my students during the 4 lessons.
Cost 200 euro total, 4 lessons