About | Marc Kallweit Photography • Foto Kallweit Multimedia & Design

STUDIO & LOCATION PORTRAITURE • EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY • PRODUCT ADVERTISING • FASHION & BEAUTY • EVENT • MUSIC & LIFESTYLE IMAGERY • DRONE IMAGING • MOTION & DIRECTION • DESIGN & MARKETING CONTENT • POST PRODUCTION & EDITING

SAN FRANCISCO • SACRAMENTO • NEW YORK

Third generation photographer Marc Kallweit is internationally published and has over 30 years of shooting experience having worked in the entertainment industry, for Fortune 500 companies, with professional musicians, artists, athletes, music and film producers, magazine editors and politicians. Marc has been published in the NEW YORK TIMES, ROLLING STONE, VOGUE, THE FADER, INKED MAGAZINE, FORBES, INK MAGAZINE. His diverse range of clients include Intel, California State Senate, California State Assembly, Nevada State Assembly, Walt Disney Company, Westfield Galleria, Wells Fargo, Capitol Public Radio, Elektra Records, Dorfman-Pacific, Crocker Art Museum, Tower Records, Sacramento Republic F.C., The California Democratic Party, Sacramento Magazine, Comstock’s Magazine, Sactown Magazine, to name a few.

In 1999 Marc moved to New York City to work with Annie Leibovitz during production of her book, WOMEN. His time in New York City included work on sets for Bloomingdale’s, Sak’s 5th, Victoria’s Secret, HBO’s The Sopranos, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Nike and others.

In 2022 Marc was asked to teach an advanced location lighting course at SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY, and in 2015 was an invited guest speaker at CONSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM.

Marc is bilingual speaking German and English, graduated from El Camino HS in Sacramento CA and spent two years studying creative writing and music theory at Sacramento City College. Before moving to New York City in 1999, Marc worked as a professional sales consultant at Pardee's Cameras in Sacramento CA. To transition from film to digital photography, Marc undertook extensive training courses through Seth Resnick and Jamie Spritzer's D-65 digital workflow workshops in NYC during the mid 2000's ( www.d-65.com ). In 2004 he started his freelance photography career and has been pushing forward ever since. Marc recently studied and qualified to receive certification for his Master Captain's license (near coastal, up to 100 gross ton) through Training Resources Maritime Institute (San Diego CA). Captain Marc is now licensed by the United States Coast Guard and operates his own San Francisco Bay charter vessel business based in beautiful Sausalito CA (sfbayyachcharter.com). He also continues to perform, compose and record music.

For Marc, photography began at a young age. His parents owned the camera shop Pardee’s Cameras in Sacramento CA where would become immersed in the world of photography. He would gradually learn the fundamentals of photography from his father and brother and ultimately become well-rounded sales consultant. Founded in 1946, Pardee’s Cameras established itself as a leading photography supply company serving Northern California and also served as a major influence in Marc's development as a photographer. Kallweit's history with his craft can be traced back to his grandfather Gustav Kallweit, a portrait photographer from Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany. Marc's father Manfred started learning about photography by accompanying Gustav to his local portrait sessions. While toting an 8x10 glass plate camera strapped to his back, he would take a seat behind his father on a Triumph as they would ride to the next assignment. At the youthful age of 15 Manfred moved from northern Germany to Düsseldorf to find work and start a new life. Even though he was too young to work, his tenacity in school earned him his status of "Foto Kaufmann." Manfred would end up working at Henkel GMBH, and then eventually at Photo City in Düsseldorf. It was during this time he would meet his first wife Ulrike. In 1965 Manfred and Ulrike immigrated to the United States to pursue the American dream. In 1977 Manfred purchased John Pardee Photographic Supplies (later called Pardee's Cameras) in Sacramento. With a family history steeped in photography, Marc's legacy continues to evolve and thrive.

"Marc Kallweit is an extraordinary photographer. He is the consummate professional and has been a real pleasure to work with in the California State Assembly. I have known Marc since 2005 when he first started a partnership with us to coordinate photo shoots for the eighty Members of the California Assembly. Marc's ability to meet the needs of some of the most influential elected officials in the state, demonstrated that he had the combination of skills that are essential for delivering a quality product."

-DOTSON WILSON Chief Clerk and Parliamentarian California State Assembly (1992-2019)

MARC'S PHOTOGRAPHY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PARDEE'S CAMERAS, Sacramento CA. Manfred Kallweit (Family owned since 1977). 1987-1999 & 2003-2005. Retail: Inventory management and sales consultant all things photographic, cameras, lenses lighting equipment, films, accessories. BUY-SELL-TRADE: used and collectibles. Darkroom printer. Pardee’s Cameras marketing photography.

Photographer ANNIE LEIBOVITZ, New York City 1999-2000. Part time employment, internship, No. 5 Assistant photographer: Editorial portraiture. Worked during production on Annie's book: WOMEN and also on sets during shoots for VANITY FAIR, HARPER'S BAZAAR, & VOGUE magazines. Studio and camera maintenance, photo shoot equipment break-down and transportation.

FOTOCARE New York City 1999-2000. Jeff Hirsch. Retail: Professional photography equipment sales and consultation. (Sinar Bron, Profoto, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Contax 645, Mamiya, Arca Swiss, Foba, Phase One, Kodak/Fuji Professional)

DRIVE IN STUDIOS, NYC 2000-01. Studio maintenance, set building, shoot logistics, professional photo equipment rentals: Profoto lighting systems, HMI Lighting, medium and large format camera systems. Cafe barista. Worked in conjunction with Sunset Studios, MILK Studios, etc.

Assistant to photographer MICHAEL O’NEILL NYC, 2001: fashion, beauty, editorial portraiture.
Assistant to photographer CHRISTOPHER MICAUD NYC, 2001. Fashion/beauty: Victoria's Secret, Saks 5th, Bloomingdales.
Assistant to photographer WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ, NYC, 2001. Editorial architecture/interior photography.
Assistant to photographer PATRICK DEMARCHELIER, NYC, 2001. Fashion editorial for Harper’s Bazaar
Assistant to photographer NORMAN JEAN ROY, NYC, 2002. Editorial portraiture, Vanity Fair Magazine
No. 1 Assistant photographer to DANIELLE LEVITT, NYC, 2002-03. Editorial portraiture, Details Magazine
Assistant photographer to STEPHEN DANELIAN, NYC, 2002. Editorial portraiture, The Sopranos, U.S. Postal Service, Vanity Fair.
Assistant photographer to FRANK FORTIS, NYC 2003. Commercial location catalog photography for Company Store,
No.1 assistant to photographer MICHAEL GRIMM, New York City 2002-'03. Architecture photography, commercial/catalog, fashion. 4x5 format.

U.N.F.I. (United Natural Foods, Inc.) Video and marketing content
SACTOWN MAGAZINE 2007-Current. Editorial photography, Rob and Elyssa Turner, owners/editors in chief.
SACRAMENTO MAGAZINE. Editorial photography, portraiture.
COMSTOCK'S MAGAZINE Sacramento 2005-07. Editorial photography.
SENSES MAGAZINE Sacramento, CA. Fashion photography 2004-07.
PROSPER MAGAZINE Sacramento, CA. 2005-07. Editorial photography
NO BRAINER FILMS (Jamie Foxx and Deon Taylor) Los Angeles, CA. 2008-14. Movie set b-ROLL, portraiture, advertising.
THE PHOTOSOURCE Sacramento, CA. 2004-2014. Artwork reproduction photography
WELLS FARGO, Sacramento, CA. 2007-2016. Event photography, mobile capture and print stations. Portraiture.
HIGHLANDER FILMS Los Angeles/Sacramento CA. 2005-2013 Movie, animation sound studio production b-roll, voice over artist portraiture.
INTEL Folsom CA. 2015. Corporate Advertising photography
PARAGARY RESTAURANT GROUP Sacramento CA. 2005-2008. Marketing/website content. Food/bev and interior
ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE South Lake Tahoe/ Minden NV. Marketing and product photography.
CACHE CREEK CASINO Brooks, CA. 2014-17. Advertising/marketing, "Destination" Magazine Cover photography
WESTFIELD GALLERIA 2008-2018. Corporate event, marketing, portraiture
WALT DISNEY CO. Los Angeles CA. 2009. Marketing/interior photography, Disney Store at Westfield Galleria.
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE 2005-current. Official panoramic chamber portrait photographer
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY 2005-current. Post-election CA legislative official portrait photographer, official panoramic chamber portrait photographer.
NEVADA STATE ASSEMBLY Carson City, NV. 2016-current. Official panoramic chamber portrait photographer.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC F.C. 2014-17. Advertising/marketing and sports photography
GREATER SACRAMENTO ECONOMIC COUNCIL 2014-19. Corporate location portraiture
RUSS SOLOMON Founder of Tower Records, Sacramento, CA. Photo consultation. Various photography
CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Sacramento CA 2005-2011. Photography, Videography and editing.
CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO Sacramento, CA. 2017. Corporate portrait photography
BETH RUYAK MEDIA Sacramento. CA. 2008-current. Event, portrait photography
CBA SITE SERVICES Sacramento CA. 2008-2020 Corporate event photography. Portraiture
SACRAMENTO CROCKER ART MUSEUM 2014 Event, capture and instant print station photography.
THE TRENCHLESS COMPANY Sacramento, CA. 2015-current. Location marketing/advertising content.
DORFMAN-PACIFIC Stockton CA. 2016. Commercial product photography: headwear/ hats.
CA DEMOCRATIC PARTY Sacramento, CA. 2016 Portraiture
INK MAGAZINE 2016 One time editorial contribution, NBA center Willie Cauley-Stein
ELEKTRA/FUELED BY RAMEN RECORDS Los Angeles, CA. 2014-15. Commercial, band/album photography. Sublime with Rome, "Yours Truly" album.
SUBLIME WITH ROME MUSIC Los Angeles, CA. 2014-15. Commercial, band/album photography
BRASSWOOD ESTATES Sonoma Valley, CA. 2017-19. Event, commercial/marketing, Location portrait
KATRINA WAN PUBLIC RELATIONS New York City, Los Angeles CA, 2018-current. Red carpet house photographer, event .
SONNY MAYUGBA Entrepreneur, Sacramento CA. 2005-current. Startup web site content, Portrait photography.
DIEPENBROCK CHAPMAN INVESTMENT GROUP Sacramento, CA. 2005-current. Location corporate portraiture, website content
PARK THE VAN RECORDS Sacramento, CA. 2005-current music videos, band photography.
SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2017-current. Marketing, web site content. Senior class portraiture, event
DUDENSING LAW Sacramento CA 2020-current. Legal photography

SERVICES

PHOTOGRAPHY • MOTION • DESIGN & PRODUCTION Foto Kallweit since 1919

EDITORIAL • ADVERTORIAL • BEAUTY • FASHION • COMMERCIAL • ADVERTISING • PORTRAITURE (Editorial, corporate, large groups, panoramic, musicians, bands, legislative, business, personal, family) • CORPORATE • EVENTS • ARCHITECTURE • INTERIOR • LEGAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • MOBILE CAPTURE AND INSTANT PRINT STATIONS • TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE • LANDSCAPE • MOTION & DIRECTION • MUSIC VIDEO • DRONE IMAGING • PROFESSIONAL SPORTS • FOOD & BEVERAGE • MARITIME • AUTOMOTIVE • PRODUCT/ STILL LIFE • APPAREL • ART WORK REPRODUCTION • WEDDING & ENGAGEMENT • ASSIGNMENT PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSALS & CONTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY • WEB CONTENT & DESIGN • LOCATION SCOUTING • PHOTO SHOOT LOGISTICS • HAIR AND MAKEUP • COLOR PROOFING & CUSTOM INK JET PRINTING • CUSTOM FRAMING • CLIENT SERVICES & JOB FOLLOW UP • PHOTOGRAPHY CONSULTATION & EDUCATION • VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHICA BUY, SALES & TRADE • EQUIPMENT SALES

Analog film photography. Large, medium and small formats
Digital capture and workflow.
Exposure value.
Natural and artificial lighting. Strobe, HMI.
Studio and location portraiture, posing, working with talent.
Color temperature
Post-production, editing and delivery to specifications
Data archiving.
Copyright protection/registration.
The business of photography.
Assignment photography proposals/estimates, terms and contracts.

CANON R • LEICA M • LEICA SL • FUJI GFX 50/100S • MAVIC • PHASE ONE • HASSELBLAD • EIZO • APPLE • PROFOTO • BRONCOLOR • ELINCHROM • MATTHEWS • GITZO • MANFROTTO • NODAL NINJA • SANDISK • LACIE • SARA OLIPHANT BACKDROPS • ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE • CAPTURE ONE • TENBA

2004, The Photosource, Sacramento CA
2007, Old Soul Coffee Co. Midtown Sacramento CA.
2010, Old Soul Coffee Co. Midtown Sacramento CA (Faces in Sacramento Music)
2012, The Urban Hive in Midtown Sacramento CA (Exhibitor and Speaker)
2018, The Trade, midtown Sacramento, CA (Location portraiture featuring midtown Sacramento business owners).