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I'm Kathrin Baumbach, a photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing compelling images for a diverse range of clients and projects. I combine a strong technical foundation with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding results. My work spans editorial, advertising, and documentary contexts, and I thrive on on-set collaboration, guiding talent, and coordinating with teams to bring creative visions to life. I am adaptable and culturally aware, having worked across varied environments and with diverse subject matter. I handle lighting, post-production, and production logistics from ideation to delivery, with a focus on client needs, confidentiality, and reliability. I continuously learn and apply imaging and storytelling techniques to ensure top-quality visuals."…I'm Kathrin Baumbach, a photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing compelling images for a diverse range of clients and projects. I combine a strong technical foundation with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding results. My work spans editorial, advertising, and documentary contexts, and I thrive on on-set collaboration, guiding talent, and coordinating with teams to bring creative visions to life. I am adaptable and culturally aware, having worked across varied environments and with diverse subject matter. I handle lighting, post-production, and production logistics from ideation to delivery, with a focus on client needs, confidentiality, and reliability. I continuously learn and apply imaging and storytelling techniques to ensure top-quality visuals."

Kathrin Baumbach

Photographer, Artist, Director of Photography, +5

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I'm Kathrin Baumbach, a photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing compelling images for a diverse range of clients and projects. I combine a strong technical foundation with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding results. My work spans editorial, advertising, and documentary contexts, and I thrive on on-set collaboration, guiding talent, and coordinating with teams to bring creative visions to life. I am adaptable and culturally aware, having worked across varied environments and with diverse subject matter. I handle lighting, post-production, and production logistics from ideation to delivery, with a focus on client needs, confidentiality, and reliability. I continuously learn and apply imaging and storytelling techniques to ensure top-quality visuals."…I'm Kathrin Baumbach, a photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing compelling images for a diverse range of clients and projects. I combine a strong technical foundation with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding results. My work spans editorial, advertising, and documentary contexts, and I thrive on on-set collaboration, guiding talent, and coordinating with teams to bring creative visions to life. I am adaptable and culturally aware, having worked across varied environments and with diverse subject matter. I handle lighting, post-production, and production logistics from ideation to delivery, with a focus on client needs, confidentiality, and reliability. I continuously learn and apply imaging and storytelling techniques to ensure top-quality visuals."

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I’m Kathrin Baumbach, a photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing compelling images for a diverse range of clients and projects. I combine a strong technical foundation with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding results. My work spans editorial, advertising, and documentary contexts, and I thrive on on-set collaboration, guiding talent, and coordinating with teams to bring creative visions to life.

I am adaptable and culturally aware, having worked across varied environments and with diverse subject matter. I handle lighting, post-production, and production logistics from ideation to delivery, with a focus on client needs, confidentiality, and reliability. I continuously learn and apply imaging and storytelling techniques to ensure top-quality visuals."

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at Various clients including British GQ, The Irish Times, Sony Music, Jameson, The Irish Independent

January 1, 2009 - Present

Provided photography services for high-profile clients across editorial and advertising, managing ideation, pre-production, on-set directing, lighting, talent coordination, and post-production delivery.

In-House Photographer at Thinkhouse, The Youth Agency

January 1, 2018 - Present

On-staff photographer producing campaigns for youth and brand clients; collaborated with creative teams and talent; managed shoots end-to-end.

Head of Photography at Hot Press Magazine

December 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025

Led the photography department, concept development, and execution of shoots; oversaw editorial imaging and mentorship.

Photographer at Hot Press Magazine

January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025

Captured editorial photography for features; collaborated with editors and art directors.

Photographer and Videographer at WholeWorldBand (Kevin Godley app)

December 31, 2013 - September 9, 2025

Captured photos and video for app development; cross-border collaboration in Ireland and Germany.

Archive Department intern at Magnum Photos

December 31, 2011 - September 9, 2025

Interned in the archive department; assisted with research and archiving workflows.

Volunteer at Alone Ireland Charity

January 1, 2020 - Present

Volunteer work supporting the elderly and community initiatives.

Assistant Director at Amnesty International

December 31, 2006 - September 9, 2025

Assistant director on the cinema spot Shout For Your Rights.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed (Freelance)

January 1, 2009 - Present

Self-employed photographer providing editorial, advertising and brand imagery for clients including British GQ, The Irish Times, Sony Music, Jameson, and The Irish Independent; responsible for ideation, pitching, budgeting, pre-production, shooting, talent management, lighting, and post-production across diverse environments.

In-House Photographer at Thinkhouse, The Youth Agency

January 1, 2018 - Present

On-site photography and supervision across campaigns and youth-focused projects; responsibilities include directing talent, coordinating shoots, lighting and post-production.

Head of Photography at Hot Press Magazine

January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025

Led the photography department, overseeing shoots, production schedules and post-production for magazine features and related media.

Photographer at Hot Press Magazine

January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025

Photographer producing editorial and feature images for Hot Press Magazine.

Photographer and Videographer at WholeWorldBand (Kevin Godley’s app)

January 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025

Photographer and videographer for the WholeWorldBand app in Ireland and Germany; captured imagery and video for the platform.

Archive Department Intern at Magnum Photos

January 1, 2011 - September 9, 2025

Archive department internship gaining experience in photographic archives and handling historical visual material.