Michael Baniewicz
Michael Baniewicz is an undergraduate student studying photojournalism and documentary at the Missouri School of Journalism. He currently works as a freelance photographer contributing to multiple publications including Rock M Nation, Columbia Missourian, Growing Community Media and more. Previously, he worked at the The Maneater, a student-run newspaper for the MU community. He was a staff photographer during his freshman year from October 2022 - May 2023 and was the photo editor from May 2023 - May 2024. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Michael became interested in visual storytelling during his sophomore year in high school. Since then, he has been learning to refine his craft of photography with a variety of photojournalism coverage including profiles, protests, concerts, sports, fundraisers, festivals, and more.