ABOUT MARC THOMAS KALLWEIT

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 CITY

Internationally published, third generation photographer, Master captain, musician and producer Marc Thomas Kallweit 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, ROLLINGSTONE, 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 invited to be a guest speaker at CONSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM.

Marc is bilingual in German and English, graduated from El Camino HS in Sacramento, CA and spent two years at Sacramento City College, '94, '95. In June 2022, Marc was certified by Training Resources Maritime Institute for his Master Captain's license, up to 100 gross tons (San Diego, CA) and is licensed by the United States Coast Guard.

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). Upon his 2003 return to Northern California from New York City, Marc established his freelance photography business. He also continues to play, perform, write and produce music. In 2018, Marc founded a San Francisco Bay yacht charter business and in 2023 became a licensed Master (up to 100 gross ton) Captain. Training Resources Maritime Institute, San Diego CA. 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.

"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. Kara Glynn, studio manager. Part time employment, internship, No. 5 Assistant photographer: Editorial portraiture. Helped production on Annie's book: WOMEN. Worked on set 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, owner. 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, New York City 2000-2001. (Full time employment. Kimberly Woods Slayton: owner. Ted Harrison: studio manager). Studio maintenance, set building/photo shoot logistics, professional photo equipment rentals: ProFoto lighting systems (2400 Watt Second generators), HMI Lighting, medium and large format camera systems. Cafe barista. Worked in conjunction with Sunset Studios, MILK Studios, etc.

Photographer MICHAEL O’NEILL New York City, 2001. Internship/Assistant photographer: fashion, beauty, editorial portraiture.
Photographer CHRISTOPHER MICAUD New York City, 2001. No. 2 and 3 freelance assistant photographers. Fashion/beauty photography: Victoria's Secret, Saks 5th, Bloomingdales.
Photographer WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ, New York City, 2001. No. 1-2 freelance assistant photographer. Editorial architecture/interior photography.
Photographer PATRICK DEMARCHELIER, New York City, 2001. No. 4 assistant photographer. Fashion editorial for Harper’s Bazaar
Photographer NORMAN JEAN ROY, New York City, 2002. No. 3 assistant photographer. Editorial portraiture, Vanity Fair Magazine
Photographer DANIELLE LEVITT, New York City, 2002-03. No. 1 assistant photographer: Editorial portraiture, Details Magazine
Photographer STEPHEN DANELIAN, New York City, 2002. No. 2 assistant photographer: Editorial portraiture, The Sopranos for TV Guide, U.S. Postal Service, Vanity Fair.
Photographer FRANK FORTIS, New York City 2003. No. 3 Assistant photographer. Commercial catalog photography for Company Store (Location set photography in Pennsylvania and Connecticut).
Photographer MICHAEL GRIMM, New York City 2002-'03. No. 1 Assistant photographer: Architecture photography, commercial/catalog, fashion. 4x5 format.

To become proficient with digital capture and workflow, I attended D-65 training seminars by Seth Resnick and Jamie Spritzer.

D-65 workshops, New York City, 2004, 2006, 2008

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.
HIGHLANDER FILMS Los Angeles/Sacramento CA. 2005-2013 Movie, animation sound studio production b-roll marketing
INTEL Folsom CA. 2015. Corporate Advertising photography
PARAGARY RESTAURANT GROUP Sacramento CA. 2005-2008. Marketing/website content. Food/bev and interior
ALPEN SIERRA COFFEE Nevada. 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

PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES

Photography, Motion, Direction • Foto Kallweit Multimedia & Design • Foto Kallweit since 1919.

Editorial • Advertorial • Commercial/Advertising • Portraiture (Editorial, Large Group, Corporate, Musicians, Legislative) •
Corporate • Event • Architecture • Documentation • Interior • Environmental • Event • Mobile capture/ processing and print stations • Travel/Lifestyle • Landscape •Videography/directing • Music Video • Drone • Action/sports • Food and Drink • Marine • Automotive • Still life (Apparel, Product, Art work reproduction) • Fashion/Beauty • Weddings/Engagement • Legal •Assignment photography proposals and contracts • Location Scouting/photo shoot logistics • Custom ink-jet printing • Custom Framing • Client service and relations • Vintage camera buy - sell- trade •

POST PRODUCTION: Adobe Lightroom • Capture ONE, Adobe Premier • CANON • LEICA • FUJI GFX • PHASE ONE • PROFOTO • BRONCOLOR • HMI • ARRI

CANON • LEICA • FUJI GFX • MAVIC • PHASE ONE • HASSELBLAD • EIZO CG2700 • APPLE M1 • PROFOTO STUDIO LIGHTING • BRONCOLOR STUDIO LIGHTING • ELINCHROM LIGHTING EQUIPMENT • MATTHEWS STUDIO EQUIPMENT • GITZO SUPPORT SYSTEMS • MANFROTTO • NODAL NINJA • SANDISK • LACIE • SARA OLIPHANT BACKDROPS • ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE • CAPTURE ONE • TENBA

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.

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).