My name is Eric Hergenreder, and I’m a writer and photographer based in Detroit. You can call me Red.
Since I was a kid, I’ve enjoyed taking photographs of historical places and things.
When I was three, my family relocated to northwest England for my father’s job. For the three and a half years we lived there, we traveled around as much as possible, and I was drawn to anything old (and any place selling Pokemon cards). I have fond memories of running around Roman-constructed city walls, through castles, and across cobblestone-clad streets.
My mom was an avid scrapbooker while I was growing up, so my first memories of using a camera were using disposables on family vacations and during the summer break from school. I got my first DSLR in college to find an escape from my studies, and I was immediately drawn to documenting historic structures.
I have a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan.
For most of my life, I’ve worked as a groundskeeper.
I run a site called MiRoadtrip that strives to help road trippers plan their journey around Michigan, from the rugged landscape of the Keweenaw to the Belle Isle Beach.
You can keep up with me on Instagram and Facebook or contact me via the form below.