Griffin Baer

Griffin Baer Photography from landscapes to headshots.

Saw my first concert in three years then took some of my best photos in three years the next day. Coincidence? I think n...
04/26/2022

Saw my first concert in three years then took some of my best photos in three years the next day. Coincidence? I think not. Thanks, Big Thief.

Sun, sun, sun.
10/07/2020

Sun, sun, sun.

10/5/20 around the neighborhood
10/07/2020

10/5/20 around the neighborhood

In the before times I worked at one of those things called a theatre. One night, a sweet elderly Saint (volunteer usher ...
10/07/2020

In the before times I worked at one of those things called a theatre. One night, a sweet elderly Saint (volunteer usher org) that I was training told me she lived in the pink building at the end of Lakeshore Drive. She said it's the only pink building, I can't miss it. Shoutout to that lady and that building. Hope she's good and enjoying her view of the lake.

A “why didn’t I bring my digital camera on my trip home?!” moment. These iPhone shots of the ice volcanoes serve them ju...
03/03/2020

A “why didn’t I bring my digital camera on my trip home?!” moment. These iPhone shots of the ice volcanoes serve them justice though. @ Oval Beach

Do you ever find something that defines part of you then eventually it just dwindles away without you even noticing? I o...
02/15/2020

Do you ever find something that defines part of you then eventually it just dwindles away without you even noticing? I originally discovered photography as my sanctuary. I took long walks around campus to clear my head. I ran into friends. I enjoyed the beauty of the world around me. I learned and grew form there - I branched out and discovered more outlets for photography. I did promotion for department productions, tried out headshots for my friends and took three semesters of classes. After I graduated I went on tour in all kinds of new places that I loved to photograph, but found that I wasn’t going out nearly as often as I used to. With my job’s schedule it would sometimes be tough to go out and explore then be on time to rehearsal where I was responsible for up to 60 kids. So, I let go and focused on my work and cherished the little bit of time I could go out and explore. Since moving to Chicago, I’ve felt strangely uneasy pursuing my artistic passions. I’ve only taken out my camera on trips back to Michigan and haven’t used it once in the city. Chicago is fun, friendly, and so full of opportunities to the point where it can be overwhelming. I work three jobs that all include a 30+ minute commute (and that’s with a car. Often over an hour without) and I rarely find the time to go on a photography excursion. That fact coupled with my social anxiety of constantly being surrounded by busy people in the city as opposed to the quiet peaceful photography walks I used to take in nature or a small town. I’ve discovered that there’s a chance the city life may not be for me - which is a tough discovery to make. But I’ve also discovered that my dreams are still possible here if I focus. I’m willing to keep giving Chicago a try and hoping you’ll hear more from me in the realm of photography and performing soon. Until then, I cherish the moments of peace such as when I can walk out of my job in the suburbs to witness a small town covered with a a fresh blanket of snow upon twinkling lights. The little things are just as important as the big things.

Hey Chicago, what do ya say.. this picture was taken across the street from the White Sox Stadium!
10/29/2019

Hey Chicago, what do ya say.. this picture was taken across the street from the White Sox Stadium!

Autumn 🍂 a time for reflection 🍂
10/23/2019

Autumn 🍂 a time for reflection 🍂

beach boi
10/23/2019

beach boi

Variety & Uniformity. Here’s all my other favorites. @ RoozenGaarde
05/14/2019

Variety & Uniformity.
Here’s all my other favorites. @ RoozenGaarde

Tulip garden favorites. @ RoozenGaarde
05/14/2019

Tulip garden favorites. @ RoozenGaarde

My past follows me. Everywhere I look... they’re there... the tulips... the petals taunt me... in the distance... the wi...
05/12/2019

My past follows me. Everywhere I look... they’re there... the tulips... the petals taunt me... in the distance... the windmills are always spinning... the clock keeps chiming... it’s Tulip Time™️.

Address

5600 N Ashland Ave
Edgewater, IL
60660 AND PART OF 60640

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Griffin Baer posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Griffin Baer:

Shortcuts

Share

Category