Ricardo Dumsch is a business and corporate photographer based in NRW, Germany, working nationwide with a focus on people, companies, and visual communication. He is currently completing his Bachelor's degree in Photography at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Dortmund, building on his vocational training in portrait photography.
Professionally, Ricardo specializes in corporate work: business portraits, on-location stories in companies, and visual content for branding, HR, and communication. An editorial internship at Stern provided practical experience in fast-paced media production, clear visual storytelling, and collaborative team workflows.
At the same time, Ricardo maintains a strong personal focus on social and humanitarian projects. His Bachelor's thesis explores women's empowerment within coffee supply chains, a solo research and filmmaking journey through Guatemala that combines documentary storytelling with issues of sustainability, fair trade, and global value chains. This commitment to socially relevant topics runs parallel to his commercial work and shapes his approach to visual narratives.
Beyond client projects, Ricardo actively contributes to the local photography scene. Since 2023, he has been part of "Runde Ecke", a student-led collective organizing talks, events, and symposiums in Dortmund. He handles marketing, content creation, moderation, and speaker relations, fostering connections among photographers, students, and industry professionals across NRW.
Ricardo creates images and formats that feel accessible, honest, and purposeful, whether serving companies and institutions or addressing social issues through personal projects. For him, photography is about building relationships, sparking exchange, and telling stories that matter. Practice and genuine curiosity remain at the heart of everything he does.
Experience
09/2022 – 03/2025
FH Dortmund Tutor for Studio Workflows & Media Production. Managing high-end technical studio infrastructure and mentoring students in professional lighting and camera systems.
10/2024 – 02/2025
STERN Magazine Editorial Intern. Production Assistance & Art Buying: Briefing and coordinating external photographers, as well as operational planning for complex video interviews (including Peter Maffay and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge).
Since 2023
Runde Ecke Lead Producer. Developing a hybrid talk format. Responsible for concept development, live technical production and hosting.
Since 2021
Freelance Photographer & Visual Storyteller. Full-service photo and video production for corporate clients.
Education
09/2021 – 03/2026
B.A. Design. Photography & Media. Connecting classical aesthetics with innovative production technologies and AI-assisted workflows.
Volunteer Experience
06/2015 - 08/2018
Assistant Instructor & Mentor (Junior Water Rescue). Responsible for strategic training planning, team leadership, and educating youth in life-saving techniques.
Long Term
DRK - WaWa. Lifeguard (Gold Certification). Active service in water rescue, requiring high mental and physical resilience and expert knowledge in emergency response.