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Michael Baniewicz

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• Photo Intern @thegazette.ia •
• Formerly @comissourian •
• Photo Acct: @35mmikebaniewicz •

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After graduating from the @mujschool, I am thrilled to share that I have accepted the role of photo intern at @thegazette.ia, a print and digital daily newspaper that serves communities in eastern Iowa, including Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

I am grateful for this opportunity from Executive Editor Zack Kucharski and Managing Editor Jim Johnson. As a photo intern, I am looking forward to working alongside and learning from The Gazette's incredible visuals staff, reporters and editors. My time as an undergraduate at @mizzou has taught me so much.

Over four years at the @comissourian, I worked in multiple roles, including Assistant Director of Photography, staff photographer, photo editor and publication designer. I would not have been able to fulfill these jobs without the mentorship from the J-School faculty and newsroom editors. Their guidance taught me how to identify stories with strong visual potential and develop the skills needed to produce quality picture stories.

As I prepare for the next chapter, I look forward to refining these skills at The Gazette newsroom. I am grateful for the fellow J-School students who supported me with feedback and advice during my time at the Missourian. They have helped me grow as a photojournalist and as a person.

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Polaroid taken by Victor Hilitski (@hilitski_victor) during the @mtnworkshops 📸 by @michaelbaniewicz

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In high school, the dream career was in musical theatre. In college, it’s in photojournalism.

After four years of each, it’s safe to say that storytelling has been the most rewarding art form I have ever experienced. I’m grateful to be continuing it as a graduate student in the @mujschool master’s program.

📸: @hannahjanemedia by @michaelbaniewicz

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6 months ago

Lots of adventures during 2025, most of which included a camera by my side. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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First image photo credit: @brettphelps101 by @michaelbaniewicz

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This semester I was fortunate to share the field with some incredible photographers from @themaneater photo staff and beyond during our coverage of 2023-2024 @mizzoufootball season. Their approaches to visual storytelling continue to inspire and educate me everyday. The photos above are some highlights, but I am very grateful for all the fun moments shared between my colleagues and I. 📸🏈

Special thanks to:
@hannahjanemedia
@henderson.visuals
@lily.dozier.photos
@evanrjohnson.jpg
@carolinelarsonphoto
@_sydney.jackson
@mattgzman
@cameramancal
@thomasraymondmedia
@loganmorrisphotos
@bricksandfoxes by @michaelbaniewicz

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