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Capture authentic moments using street photography storytelling techniques
Create striking scenes with high contrast black and white photography
Adopt the look and feel of daido moriyama street photography
Great street photography isn’t just about being in the right place at the right time. It’s about learning to observe, anticipate, and communicate a story through your images.
In this online street photography course, you’ll explore the evolution of the genre through the work of influential photographers who challenged conventions and changed the way we see everyday life.
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Expert Instructor
Alex Coghe is an Italian documentary photographer, photojournalist, and editor whose work captures the raw, unvarnished realities of the human condition. Currently based in Mexico City, Coghe has spent over two decades developing a distinct visual signature characterized by high-contrast black-and-white imagery and the innovative use of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). His career spans high-profile editorial assignments for global brands like Leica and Burberry, as well as features in premier publications such as France Football and L'Équipe. As a dedicated educator, publisher, and founder of The Street Photographer Notebook, Coghe is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of visual storytellers through his global "Gonzography" workshops and independent photography awards.
View instructor’s classesThis masterclass explores how street photography evolved through the work of William Klein, Daido Moriyama, and the Mignon Collective, focusing on style, philosophy, and visual intent rather than camera settings.
You’ll understand how modern street photography returns to humanism, storytelling, and emotional connection through subtle, poetic moments.
In this masterclass you'll compare three distinct movements, it teaches how emotion, context, and human presence shape stronger street narratives.
Yes. It deepens your understanding of visual intent, historical context, and creative direction beyond surface-level shooting.
You’ll shoot with greater intention, confidence, and a deeper understanding of visual storytelling on the streets.
Absolutely. The course dives into japanese street photography, highlighting its unique approach to mood, abstraction, and capturing fleeting urban moments.
Yes, the course encourages you to blend influences like high contrast black and white photography and japanese street photography to create your own unique shooting style.
It combines both teaching the philosophy behind street photography storytelling while also showing how to apply techniques inspired by William Klein photography and Daido Moriyama street photography.
Unlike generic courses, this masterclass focuses deeply on artistic evolution covering high contrast black and white photography, japanese street photography, and legendary styles to help you think and shoot differently.
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