SHOOTER: MIKE ZINGER

Photo: Cassie Kuyper

Name: Mike Zinger

Age: 20

Location: Victoria, Britsh Columbia, Canada

How long have you been shooting?
2 years seriously or at least I would think.

Film or digital?
Both. Film, I will never get the satisfaction from shooting a roll of film as I will with digital. Digital, new technolagy is great, being able to see your shots on the spot is awesome, and the possibilites in post production are endless.

What kind of cameras, lenses, flashes, and other bits and pieces do you use to shoot?
Right now I’m shooting with a semi working 20D, Canon 1N, various canon L glass lenses, a Bronica SQA medium format system and for lighting ive just been using some old Vivitar 285s .

Do you have a dream camera that you would like to play with?
Hmmm....  I wouldn’t mind one of those newer digital medium format camera systems and a studio to use it in.

How do you go about setting up a shot?
Try to find the best angle and how to light the shot, unpack/setup while wishing everything could setup it self, meter then shoot.

Best thing you’ve ever shot?
I’m not sure, I hope my best work is yet to come.

Who is your favorite rider to shoot with?
Isaac Barnes always seems to get stuff done around here.

Who is one dream rider you want to shoot with?
Right now… Steven Hamilton, for the creative things he does and rides.

What do you tell security when they try to throw you out of spots for taking pics?
Security is pretty chill here for the most part, usually just say ok, pack up and move to the next spot then repeat.

Who is your favorite BMX photographer?
I would have to say Jeff Z is in the top for sure, always producing lots. I’m also into Jeff Allen, Kieth Romanowski, and Brook Reynolds.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
I’ve always wanted to be a architect but drop out of high school, or a well rounded photographer and get into other forms of media.

Where can we see more of your work?
Currently working on a new site and content at www.mikezinger.com.