Photo artist interview #38 - KENTO MORI

• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

I shoot with my eyes open

• What’s your weapon of choice?

Mamiya 645Afd

• Where is your favorite place on earth?

Where my family and friends are.

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

I’m open to doing anything. I like to try new things.

• Swimming with sharks or toiling with alligators?

I’d rather swim. I’ve worked as a lifesaver in the summer time.

• What do you favor:

B&W or Color ?

Both

Film or Digital ?

Film

Studio or Location?

Location

Night or Day?

All Day

Portrait or Landscape?

It don’t matter. I shoot both.

Dark Wing Duck or robot chicken?

I hate robots.

• What is your most treasured possession?

My negs

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

There’re too many.

• Photographer/s that inspire you?

Larry Clark

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Don’t take naked pictures of yourself!

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

Two of my good friends, Shu and Gene in Tokyo. Back in 04.

• Any future projects or travels?

I'm going back to CALI to shoot.

• Where can we see more of your work?

www.kentomori.com

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?

WHAAAAAAT!?


Photo courtesy of the artist "Kento Mori"

Thank you

T2