Hi, I’m Ari Kusumo, a professional photographer and visual storyteller based in East Jakarta. I specialize in capturing cultural moments, architectural details, and brand-focused imagery across documentary, events, and studio shoots. With over eight years of experience, I have helped document international projects including Expo 2025 Osaka. I excel at crafting compelling visuals that tell stories for documentation and promotion, from studio lighting to on-location shoots. I’m comfortable coordinating with clients, teams, and partners to deliver high-quality imagery that supports brand and cultural storytelling.

Ari Kusumo

Hi, I’m Ari Kusumo, a professional photographer and visual storyteller based in East Jakarta. I specialize in capturing cultural moments, architectural details, and brand-focused imagery across documentary, events, and studio shoots. With over eight years of experience, I have helped document international projects including Expo 2025 Osaka. I excel at crafting compelling visuals that tell stories for documentation and promotion, from studio lighting to on-location shoots. I’m comfortable coordinating with clients, teams, and partners to deliver high-quality imagery that supports brand and cultural storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Ari Kusumo, a professional photographer and visual storyteller based in East Jakarta. I specialize in capturing cultural moments, architectural details, and brand-focused imagery across documentary, events, and studio shoots. With over eight years of experience, I have helped document international projects including Expo 2025 Osaka.

I excel at crafting compelling visuals that tell stories for documentation and promotion, from studio lighting to on-location shoots. I’m comfortable coordinating with clients, teams, and partners to deliver high-quality imagery that supports brand and cultural storytelling.

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Language

English
Advanced
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer at Expo 2025 Osaka (Indonesia Pavilion) Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Photographer at Expo 2025 Osaka (Indonesia Pavilion) - Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Photographer for Expo 2025 Osaka Indonesia Pavilion.
Photographer at Expo 2025 Osaka Indonesia Pavilion / Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)
March 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Photographer documenting Indonesia Pavilion projects and events for promotion and archival purposes.
Photographer at Expo 2025 Osaka (Indonesia Pavilion) – Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)
March 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Photographer for Indonesia Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka.
Photographer at IKSTUDIO, Bali
July 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Photographer (full-time).
Studio Assistant at Lighthouse Studio Bali
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Studio assistant (full-time).
PIC & PROJECT OFFICER at POS Logistics
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Visiting & coaching agency POS Jakarta; project coordination.
PIC & Project Officer at POS Logistic Visiting & Coaching Agency
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photographer & Videographer; Liaison Officer at PT. POS Indonesia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Freelance
Liaison Officer at PT. POS Indonesia (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Liaison duties supporting project coordination and communications.
Photographer & Liaison Officer at PT. POS INDONESIA (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photographer and liaison for logistics projects; coordinated with internal teams and clients to document processes.
Photographer & Videographer Liaison Officer at PT. POS Indonesia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Freelance photographer/videographer and liaison officer.
Photographer & Videographer at Flaga Media Asia (Freelance)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Freelance photography and videography work for media and promotional projects.
Barista at Flaga Media Asia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Barista duties; freelance role.
Barista at KROMA KAFFEE
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Role focused on operations and customer service; contributed to in-house branding and product photography for promotional materials.
Junior Product Supervisor at Kroma Kaffee
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Assisted product development and supervision.
Junior Product Supervisor at PT. ADHI DARMA PERSADA
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw product support, coordinating design and product photography for brand campaigns.
Private Label (B2B) at PT. Adhi Darma Persada
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Private label development for B2B clients.
Private Label (B2B) at PT. Zilingo Indonesia
January 1, 2018 - Present
Private label development and B2B collaboration.
Consultant at PT. ZILINGO INDONESIA
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Supported private label (B2B) initiatives, coordinating product photography and brand imagery for B2B clients.
Consultant Pengawas Proyek at PT. Zilingo Indonesia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Consultant overseeing projects.
Consultant - Project Supervisor at DINAS BINA MARGA
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Provided project supervision consultancy, coordinating field work and documentation needs for infrastructure projects.
Consultant Pengawas Proyek at Dinas Bina Marga
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Project supervision consultant for public works projects.
Photographer at ABANKIRENK CREATIVE
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Photographer focused on visual storytelling for clients, handling planning, lighting, composition, and post-production; contributed to international projects including Expo 2025 Osaka; managed client communication and project coordination.
Photographer & Visual Storyteller at Abankirenk Creative
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Photography and visual storytelling across events and cultural documentation.

Education

Senior High School at 51 Senior High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Management at Trilogy University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Senior High School at 51 Senior High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
at Trilogy University
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026
Senior High School at 51 Senior High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Management Education at Trilogy University
January 1, 2017 - February 7, 2026
Senior High School at 51 Senior High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Management Skills Education at Trilogy University
January 1, 2017 - February 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Retail