Guest - Shingo

Coffee Shop - Siren Hotel

City - Detroit, MI

Date - January 26, 2024

Q - What camera did you use for Cameras and Coffee?

A. - Pentax zoom90-wr

Q. How long have you been taking photos?

A. I grew up in the pre-digital camera era and have always been interested in photography and videos. I’m 40 now and I’ve been taking photos and making my own videos since 7th grade..so almost 30 years!

Q. What motivates you when it comes to photography?

A. I love magazines, music videos, movies, and art. It was so cool to see what other people are experiencing and witnessing through photography. I just love documenting my inspirations, beautify, experiences, and growth!

Q. Describe your photography style.

A. My photography style is direct reflection of how I see things and sharing what I value. I take photos of what I feel is interesting, not what others do.

Q. Explain your Instagram name. 

A. I love my name, Shingo but it wasn’t available so I wanted to find the closest thing to it

Q. What are your photo goals for the next year?

A. My goals for next year are to keep building my portfolio with exciting work, continue to support the community the best that I can, keep learning how to be a better father/partner, and to be even less afraid to stand up for my own truth.