Ever since I was 13, I (Bauer) have had a passion for creativity—especially through photography and graphic design. It all started when I began running a few Instagram pages. I wanted to make them look more professional and eye-catching, so I taught myself how to use Photoshop to create graphics. As I got better, I noticed that my school’s sports teams didn’t have much in terms of visual content—no standout graphics, no exciting promotional material. That’s when I decided to reach out to the athletics department and offer my help.

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Right around the same time, I picked up a camera for the first time. It was an older model, nothing fancy, but I was instantly hooked. I started taking photos of just about everything—sports games, events, even random scenes around school. To learn more, I signed up for photography classes and immersed myself in the craft. Before long, my interest expanded into videography, and I began filming sports, directed films, and  for school events and teams.

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Now, after nearly five years of working in digital visual media, I’ve grown a lot from where I started. What began as a hobby has turned into a real skill set and a source of income. I now take on paid commissions from businesses, law firms, schools, and individuals, offering a mix of photography, graphic design, and video production. It's been an exciting journey so far—and I’m just getting started.