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.

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 and currently work as a writer.

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.

Media

Dennis Kefallinos: Detroit’s most notorious speculator by Aaron Mondry - October 27, 2024

Read at Outlier Media
One good building: Carbon Athletic Club still kicking in Delray by Aaron Mondry - May 14, 2024

Read at Outlier Media
Hannan Memorial YMCA Time Capsule - DHS - April 24, 2024

Read at Detroit Historical Society

Eastern Market’s Del Bene building might get fixed by Aaron Mondry - September 28, 2023

Read at Outlier Media
Photographer Eric Hergenreder gave Detroit kids disposable cameras for a new art show by Christopher Emrich - September 18, 2019

Read at Metro Times