Childhood ambition: Race car driver
Fondest memory: Far too many to pick just one, although finding a ropeswing in Whiskeytown was pretty awesome!
Soundtrack: Guns N' Roses- It's So Easy
Retreat: Nature
Wildest dream: Getting paid to do what I love
Proudest moment: Getting into Central Saint Martins
Biggest challenge: Getting reality to match up with my expectations
Alarm clock: A necessary evil
Perfect day: Chest to head high waves with no crowds, shooting in the low 80’s on a sunny day, first tracks
First job: Snowboard photographer
Indulgence: Sushi
Last purchase: Nike One Tour golf balls- worth every cent
Favorite movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark/Barry Lyndon/The Big Lebowski/Withnail and I/Yeah Right!/Fletch
Inspiration: Sebastiao Salgado, Tiger Woods (the golfer, not the philanderer), Rick Rubin & skateboarding
My life: Movies, music, sport and my family

Mark has been at Lin Pictures since February 2008.

Mark grew up in London where he received his BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design. While at college, he worked as a freelance photographer and writer in the action sports industry for publications such as London’s Sunday Times, Onboard, Document Snowboard and White Lines amongst others. Upon graduating college, Mark spent 3 months in New Zealand directing a snowboard mockumentary 'KRANK!' for outerwear company Helly Hansen. In 2006, Mark packed his bags and moved to LA and directed web content for Nike and other clients (www.markbauch.com) before joining Lin Pictures to pursue a career in film development and production.

Mark was born in London and has lived in New York, Cologne and the Alps. He can speak fluent German when forced to.