MARC THOMAS KALLWEIT
VISUALS • AUDIO • CONCEPT • DESIGN & CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
"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 Thomas Kallweit is a service oriented, third-generation fine-art portrait and commercial photographer based in Northern California. A former Annie Leibovitz apprentice, his diverse portfolio showcases an extensive background in various forms of photography. Beyond his lens, Marc is an entrepreneur, musician, recording artist, and a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed merchant mariner and captain.
With over 35 years of shooting 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 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.
EMPLOYMENT
SELF EMPLOYED, Marc Thomas Kallweit photography
FOTO KALLWEIT MULTIMEDIA 2004-Current
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Fine-Art Commercial, Portrait, Editorial, Event, Lifestyle, Fashion & Music and Entertainment Industry Photography
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Commercial Video Production and Scoring.
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Concept Development, Design, Branding, Visuals and Audio, Resource Allocation and Creative Solutions
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Studio and Equipment Rentals serving the SF Bay region
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. 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 Magazine
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:
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2004, The Photosource, Sacramento CA
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2007, Old Soul Coffee Co. Midtown Sacramento CA.
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2010, Old Soul Coffee Co. Midtown Sacramento CA (Faces in Sacramento Music)
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2011, Harlow's Nightclub, Sacramento. Visual and music interactive.
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2012, The Urban Hive in Midtown Sacramento CA (Exhibitor and Speaker)
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2018, The Trade, midtown Sacramento, CA (Location portraiture featuring midtown Sacramento business owners).
EDUCATION:
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El Camino HS Sacramento '93 grad
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Sacramento City College '93-'95 Archaeology, English, Creative Writing , Music Theory
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D-65 Digital Photography Workshops Seth Resnick, Jamie Spritzer; '04,'04,'07 NYC
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Training Resources Maritime Institute, San Diego, Alameda CA. 2022. United States Coast Guard licensed Captain/Merchant Mariner, up to 100 gross tons.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND CLIENTS
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U.N.F.I UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. Video and marketing content
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CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE 2005-2024. Official panoramic chamber portrait photographer
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CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY 2005-current. Post-election CA legislative official portrait photographer, panoramic chamber portrait photographer
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NEVADA STATE ASSEMBLY Carson City, NV. 2016-current. Official panoramic chamber portrait photographer
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SACTOWN MAGAZINE 2007-Current. Editorial photography
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SACRAMENTO MAGAZINE Editorial photography, portraiture
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DUDENSING LAW San Francisco, Sacramento CA 2020-current. Legal and location portrait photography
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COMSTOCK'S MAGAZINE Sacramento 2005-07. Editorial photography
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MALOOF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 2003, Sacramento Kings, fans project
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SENSES MAGAZINE Sacramento, CA. Fashion photography 2004-07.
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PROSPER MAGAZINE Sacramento, CA. 2005-07. Editorial photography
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NO BRAINER FILMS (Jamie Foxx and Deon Taylor) Los Angeles, CA. 2008-14. Movie set b-ROLL, portraiture, advertising
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THE PHOTOSOURCE Sacramento, CA. 2004-2014. Artwork reproduction photography
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WELLS FARGO Sacramento, CA. 2007-2016. Event photography, mobile capture and print stations. Portraiture
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INTEL Folsom CA. 2015. Corporate Advertising photography
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ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE South Lake Tahoe/ Minden NV. Marketing and product photography.
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CACHE CREEK CASINO Brooks, CA. 2014-17. Advertising/marketing, "Destination" Magazine Cover photography
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WESTFIELD GALLERIA 2008-2018. Corporate event, marketing, portraiture
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WALT DISNEY CO. Los Angeles CA. 2009. Marketing/interior photography, Disney Store at Westfield Galleria.
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SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC F.C. 2014-17. Advertising/marketing and professional sports
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RUSS SOLOMON Founder of Tower Records, Sacramento, CA. Photo consultation. Various photography
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CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Sacramento CA 2005-2011. Photography, Videography and editing
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CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO Sacramento, CA. 2017. Corporate portrait photography
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BETH RUYAK MEDIA Sacramento. CA. 2008-current. Event, portrait photography
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SACRAMENTO CROCKER ART MUSEUM 2014 Event, capture and instant print station photography
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THE TRENCHLESS COMPANY Sacramento, CA. 2015-current. Location marketing/advertising content
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DORFMAN-PACIFIC Stockton CA. 2016. Commercial still life product photography: Headwear
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CA DEMOCRATIC PARTY Sacramento, CA. 2016 Portraiture
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INK MAGAZINE 2016 Editorial contribution, NBA center Willie Cauley-Stein
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ELEKTRA/FUELED BY RAMEN RECORDS Los Angeles, CA. 2014-15. Commercial, band/album photography.Sublime with Rome, "Yours Truly" album.
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SUBLIME WITH ROME MUSIC Los Angeles, CA. 2014-15. Commercial, band/album. Promotional photography
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BRASSWOOD ESTATES Sonoma Valley, CA. 2017-19. Event, commercial/marketing. Event photo studios
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KATRINA WAN PUBLIC RELATIONS New York City, Los Angeles CA, 2018-current. Red carpet house photographer, event
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DIEPENBROCK CHAPMAN INVESTMENT GROUP Sacramento, CA. 2005-current. Location corporate portraiture, website
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PARK THE VAN RECORDS Sacramento, CA. 2005-current music videos, band photography
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HIGHLANDER FILMS Los Angeles/Sacramento CA. 2005-2013 Movie, animation sound studio production b-roll, portraiture
A Legacy
In Focus
The Story... GUSTAV KALLWEIT 1919
The Kallweit family’s connection to photography spans generations, rooted in both artistry and craftsmanship. Marc'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. The shop’s buy-sell-trade model fostered a deep appreciation for both vintage and cutting-edge gear, while the hands-on environment nurtured Marc’s technical fluency and creative instincts.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)
This early exposure to the tools and traditions of photography laid the foundation for Marc’s own career. The family legacy is not just about cameras and prints—it’s about a lifelong commitment to the craft, a reverence for visual history, and a belief in the power of images to preserve memory and meaning.