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For 15 years, living in Los Angeles, I was a commercial photographer. I predominately was a contract photographer, hired for specific assignments. First, I struggled to shoot for the motion picture studios. Celebrities needed updated photo frequently, for their management or for a character they play in a movie role. I was fortunate to get these jobs. Photographed all kinds of TV stars, artists, designers, movie stars, local celebrities and you name it. Interested in some wild stories? Ask me about Mick Jagger. Stars have a lot of money and they have a lot of toys, I started shooting their yachts, exotic car collections, their estates with ice skating rinks, movie theatres, bowling alleys and indoor pools with underwater windows. Some of the celebrities and their friends owned private jets too. Shot Falcon's, Challenger's, GIV's, a 707 and a couple 727's. A Saudi Sheik had a 747. An absolute palace in the sky. 5 days and a lot of parties. This was very technical work, using large format cameras, exposures as long as 8 minutes. A couple owners of the jets also were corporate heads of Resort Hotels. So I shot many fine Resort Hotels in California, Hawaii, Colorado and Mexico. The London based "Photography Magazine" did a cover story calling me the "photographer of the toys of the Rich and Famous." I have been published in over 30 countries and yes, I'm getting tired of bragging. I moved from L.A. to Alaska for ten fantastic years. Got married, had two beautiful children, and ran a RE/MAX franchise in a small ski resort called Mt Alyeska. Words can't explain the beauty of Alaska. Then I got unmarried, words can't explain, then I moved where my kids live, here in Kirkwood Missouri. I'm back in photography, have all the sophisticated equipment, ready to travel and work here in St Louis. Call or email anytime. David Bauer