Belichtet und Benebelt

Exposed and hazy - Between alcohol and the trigger - finally focused sober. Born in 1988 in Stilli AG, Oliver Baer grows up in complex family circumstances. On the journey to this book, he finds the last missing piece of the puzzle that explains much to him. Photography initially becomes his escape route and later his disguise. For 15 years, he photographs everything: Swiss musicians, large corporations, his own false image. Behind the glossy assignments, dependency grows. What began as a dream of the spotlight becomes overshadowed by alcohol. The joy of photography fades, leaving behind a facade of lies. Blackouts, self-deception, and isolation dominate everyday life - until a suicide attempt breaks the silence and brings the wall crashing down. This book tells, in a raw, naked, and honest way, about the destructive normality of alcohol and the stigma that silences those affected. It takes readers on a journey through highs, crashes, and rebuilding - and shows how beautiful and clear life can be without alcohol. This book is an invitation to conversation for all of us.