I'm an international photographer, filmmaker, and creative director with over 17 years of experience crafting refined visual content for hospitality, food & beverage, lifestyle, architecture, fashion, editorial, and commercial brands. I bring a conceptual and architectural approach to storytelling, balancing still photography and motion to elevate spaces, experiences, and identities. With a background in advertising, marketing, graphic design, and illumination, I prioritize quality over quantity and collaborate with chefs, architects, designers, agencies, and international clients. Guided by a single principle: Quality before quantity. My long-term artistic projects have been exhibited internationally, including Art Basel Miami Beach (2022–2024).

Ricardo Cornejo

I'm an international photographer, filmmaker, and creative director with over 17 years of experience crafting refined visual content for hospitality, food & beverage, lifestyle, architecture, fashion, editorial, and commercial brands. I bring a conceptual and architectural approach to storytelling, balancing still photography and motion to elevate spaces, experiences, and identities. With a background in advertising, marketing, graphic design, and illumination, I prioritize quality over quantity and collaborate with chefs, architects, designers, agencies, and international clients. Guided by a single principle: Quality before quantity. My long-term artistic projects have been exhibited internationally, including Art Basel Miami Beach (2022–2024).

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I’m an international photographer, filmmaker, and creative director with over 17 years of experience crafting refined visual content for hospitality, food & beverage, lifestyle, architecture, fashion, editorial, and commercial brands.

I bring a conceptual and architectural approach to storytelling, balancing still photography and motion to elevate spaces, experiences, and identities. With a background in advertising, marketing, graphic design, and illumination, I prioritize quality over quantity and collaborate with chefs, architects, designers, agencies, and international clients. Guided by a single principle: Quality before quantity. My long-term artistic projects have been exhibited internationally, including Art Basel Miami Beach (2022–2024).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer · Filmmaker · Creative Director at Contemporad
January 1, 2006 - Present
Conceptualize, direct, and produce high-end photography and film projects across hospitality, food, lifestyle, architecture, fashion, and commercial branding. Lead productions from creative direction and lighting design through post-production and final delivery, collaborating with chefs, architects, designers, agencies, and international clients. Balance commissioned work with long-term artistic projects exhibited internationally, including Art Basel Miami Beach (2022–2024).

Education

BA Advertising at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BA Advertising and Marketing, Minor in Graphic Design at Universidad del Mar de Chile
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
B.A. Advertising (Honors) at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
B.A. Advertising & Marketing, Minor in Graphic Design at Universidad del Mar de Chile, Quito, Ecuador
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

Drone Pilot (Licensed)
January 11, 2030 - November 4, 2025
FAA Licensed Drone Pilot
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Retail