"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)

Former Annie Leibovitz intern, Marc Thomas Kallweit is a third-generation fine-art portrait and commercial photographer based in Northern California, with a diverse portfolio and an extensive background in various forms of photography. Marc is also an entrepreneur, musician, recording artist, and a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed merchant mariner/captain (<100 gross tons).

With over 35 years of experience, Marc’s photography spans a wide range of styles and genres. He has worked extensively in the entertainment industry, collaborating with professional musicians, artists, athletes, actors, music and film producers, and magazine editors. His clientele also includes tech firms, legal professionals, and legislative organizations. Since 2005, he has been a trusted contractor for the California State Legislature.

Marc’s work has been published in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vogue, The Fader, Forbes, and Ink Magazine, among others. His clients include Intel, the California State Senate, the California State Assembly, The Walt Disney Company, Westfield Galleria, United Natural Foods Inc., Wells Fargo, Elektra Records, Dorfman-Pacific, Tower Records, the California Democratic Party, Sactown Magazine, and many more.

Before establishing his freelance career in Northern California, Kallweit collaborated with and apprenticed under world-renowned photographers. In 1999, he was invited to New York City to study under Annie Leibovitz during the production of her book WOMEN. While living in Manhattan, he also assisted and worked with photographers Michael O’Neill, Patrick Demarchelier, Norman Jean Roy, and Danielle Levitt on projects ranging from beauty and celebrity portraiture to music editorials and fashion catalog photography. His time in New York included working on sets for Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Victoria’s Secret, HBO’s The Sopranos, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Nike, Company Store Catalog, and projects with photographer Craig Cutler for American Express, United Airlines, and Rolex.

Kallweit’s career reflects a deep dedication to the art of photography and a versatile skill set that allows him to excel in various aspects of the field. His extensive experience, adaptability, and creative vision make him a trusted photographer, a respected project leader, and a distinguished visual artist.

In the CA State Senate

Self portrait, Harlem, NYC 2001

Marc with legendary Magnum photographer, Elliot Erwitt in NYC. Photo: Brandon Remler

MARC KALLWEIT'S CLIENTS LIST
Past and Current

U.N.F.I UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Video and marketing content
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE 2005-current. Official panoramic chamber portrait photographer
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY 2005-current. Post-election CA legislative official portrait photographer, panoramic chamber portrait photographer
NEVADA STATE ASSEMBLY Carson City, NV. 2016-current. Official panoramic chamber portrait photographer
SACTOWN MAGAZINE 2007-Current. Editorial photography, Rob and Elyssa Turner, owners/editors in chief
SACRAMENTO MAGAZINE. Editorial photography, portraiture
DUDENSING LAW San Francisco, Sacramento CA 2020-current. Legal and location portrait photography
COMSTOCK'S MAGAZINE Sacramento 2005-07. Editorial photography
MALOOF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 2003, Sacramento Kings, fans project
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
INTEL Folsom CA. 2015. Corporate Advertising photography
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.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC F.C. 2014-17. Advertising/marketing and professional sports
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
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 still life product photography: Headwear
CA DEMOCRATIC PARTY Sacramento, CA. 2016 Portraiture
INK MAGAZINE 2016 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. Promotional photography
BRASSWOOD ESTATES Sonoma Valley, CA. 2017-19. Event, commercial/marketing. Event photo studios
KATRINA WAN PUBLIC RELATIONS New York City, Los Angeles CA, 2018-current. Red carpet house photographer, event
DIEPENBROCK CHAPMAN INVESTMENT GROUP Sacramento, CA. 2005-current. Location corporate portraiture, website
PARK THE VAN RECORDS Sacramento, CA. 2005-current music videos, band photography
HIGHLANDER FILMS Los Angeles/Sacramento CA. 2005-2013 Movie, animation sound studio production b-roll, portraiture

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONTINUED

El Camino HS Sacramento '93 grad

Sacramento City College '93-'95 Archaeology, English, Creative Writing , Music Theory

D-65 Digital Photography Workshops Seth Resnick, Jamie Spritzer; '04,'04,'07 NYC

Training Resources Maritime Institute, San Diego, Alameda CA. 2022. United States Coast Guard licensed Captain/Merchant Mariner, up to 100 gross tons.

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.

ANNIE LEIBOVITZ, New York City 1999-2000. No. 5 Assistant photographer during production on Annie's book: WOMEN. Also worked on sets for VANITY FAIR, HARPER'S BAZAAR, & VOGUE magazines. Studio and camera maintenance, photo shoot equipment break-down and transportation.

FOTOCARE Chelsea, 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. Commercial rental studio complex. Studio and cyclorama maintenance. Photo shoot logistics and set up. Equipment rentals: Profoto lighting systems, grip, HMI lighting, medium and large format camera systems. Cafe barista. Catered to photographers Michael Thompson, Annie Leibovitz, Terry Richardson, Craig Cutler, Ben Watts, Christopher Micaud, Michael O'Neill, Guy Aroch and many others.

MARC HAS WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING PHOTOGRAPHERS AS A FREELANCE ASSISTANT IN NEW YORK CITY, 2001-'03

MICHAEL O’NEILL 2001: Fashion, beauty, editorial portraiture

CHRISTOPHER MICAUD 2001-'02. Fashion for VICTORIA'S SECRET,, SAK'S 5TH, BLOOMINGDALES

PATRICK DEMARCHELIER, 2001. Fashion for HARPER'S BAZAAR

NORMAN JEAN ROY, 2002. Celebrity portraiture for VANITY FAIR

DANIELLE LEVITT, No. 1. 2002-'03. Celebrity portraiture for DETAILS and other music magazines

STEPHEN DANELIAN, 2002. HBO'S THE SOPRANOS and VANITY FAIR

FRANK FORTIS, 2003 Commercial location catalog photography for COMPANY STORE

WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ, 2001. Editorial architecture and interior photography

MICHAEL GRIMM, 2002-'03. Large format architectural photography for HOME AND GARDEN, & catalog fashion

MARC KALLWEIT PHOTO EXHIBITIONS:

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)
2011, Harlow's Nightclub, Sacramento. Visual and music interactive.
2012, The Urban Hive in Midtown Sacramento CA (Exhibitor and Speaker)
2018, The Trade, midtown Sacramento, CA (Location portraiture featuring midtown Sacramento business owners).

Kallweit's passion for photography began while growing up in Sacramento, CA, at his parents' photo shop, Pardee’s Cameras, where he was immersed in the world of photography. Pardee’s Cameras, founded as John Pardee Photographic in 1946, established itself as a leading photography supply company serving Northern California and played a significant role in his development as a photographer. His photographic roots extend further back; The original FotoKallweit Atelier was established by his grandfather and portrait photographer, Gustav Kallweit, in 1919 in East Prussia, Germany. Marc’s father, Manfred Kallweit, owned and operated Pardee’s Cameras in Sacramento CA (Established in 1946. Closed 2015). Marc’s brother, Michael Kallweit established and currently operates The Photo Source in Sacramento CA (2001-present).

Gustav Kallweit outside of his Foto-Atelier in East Prussia, Germany, c.1938.

Kallweit family posing for an advertorial portrait at Pardee's Cameras in Sacramento, CA c.1998. Photo: Fred Donham

Marc at his parents-owned, John Pardee Photographic at the Town & County Village in Sacramento CA, c. 1978

MARC THOMAS KALLWEIT