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

Self portrait, Harlem, NYC 2001

Photographing the official CA State Senate panoramic portrait

Marc Thomas Kallweit is third-generation, California-based portrait, lifestyle and advertising photographer with a diverse portfolio and an extensive background in various forms of photography who has been trusted and contracted by the CA State Legislature since 2005. Though his specialty lies in portraiture, Marc's work encompasses a wide range of styles, from fashion, music, celebrity and candid photography to drone imaging, still life, video/direction and project production. With over 35 years of shooting experience, he has worked in the entertainment industry alongside professional musicians, artists, athletes, actors, music and film producers, magazine editors as well as in tech, legal and legislative arenas. Marc's work has been published in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vogue, The Fader, Forbes, and Ink Magazine. His range of clients include Intel, California State Senate, California State Assembly, Walt Disney Company, Westfield Galleria, Wells Fargo, Elektra Records, Dorfman-Pacific, Tower Records, The California Democratic Party, Sactown Magazine.

In addition to his own professional work, Kallweit has an impressive history of collaborations and apprenticeships with world-renowned photographers. In 1999 Kallweit moved to New York City to study under Annie Leibovitz during production of her book, WOMEN. He has also assisted and worked for photographers Michael O'Neill, Patrick Demarchelier, Norman Jean Roy and Danielle Levitt in projects ranging from beauty, celebrity portraiture, music editorials, to fashion catalog photography. His time in New York City included work on sets for Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Victoria’s Secret, HBO’s The Sopranos, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Nike, Craig Cutler; American Express, United Airlines, Rolex and more.

In 2022 Marc was asked to teach an advanced location lighting course at SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY and has often been invited to speak at various northern California photography programs.

Kallweit's career demonstrates a profound dedication to the art of photography and a versatile skill set that allows him to excel in various aspects of photography. His extensive experience, combined with his ability to adapt to different styles and requirements makes him a trusted photographer, respected project leader and a distinguished visual artist.

CLIENTS

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 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 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.
SACRAMENTO COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2017-current. Marketing, web site content. Senior class portraiture, event
HIGHLANDER FILMS Los Angeles/Sacramento CA. 2005-2013 Movie, animation sound studio production b-roll, portraiture.

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES & TOOLS

PORTRAITURE
- PANORAMIC
- BUSINESS PORTRAITS
- LEGAL
- EDITORIAL
- LEGISLATIVE
- CORPORATE/BUSINESS
- HEADSHOTS
- STUDIO AND LOCATION
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
FASHION & BEUATY
FINE ART
LIFESTYLE
ENTERTAINMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
COMMERCIAL / ADVERTISING/ ADVERTORIAL
MARKETING PHOTOGRAPHY
LOCATION
ENVIRONMENTAL
CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO ESSAY
LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL, GOVERNMENT
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR
FILM SET PHOTOGRAPHY
LEGAL
EVENTS
BLACK TIE RED CARPET
TRAVEL & LANDSCAPE
VIDEO & DIRECTION
MUSIC VIDEO
DRONE IMAGING
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
FOOD & BEVERAGE

DOCUMENTATION
AUTOMOTIVE
PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY
MARITIME
STILL LIFE
APPAREL
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
ART-WORK REPRODUCTION
WEDDING / ENGAGEMENT
MOBILE CAPTURE AND INSTANT PRINT STATIONS
ASSIGNMENT PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSALS & CONTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY
CONCEPT, CONTENT & DESIGN
LOCATION SCOUTING
EVENT PLANNING, PHOTO SHOOT LOGISTICS
EQUIPMENT RENTALS AND TRANSPORTATION
TALENT CASTING
HAIR AND MAKEUP
COLOR PROOFING & CUSTOM INK JET PRINTING
CUSTOM FRAMING
PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION & CONSULTATION; ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY, LARGE MEDIUM, 35 AND SUB, DIGITAL CAPTURE AND WORKFLOW, COLOR TEMP, COLOR PROFILING, DATA ARCHIVING
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM, PREMIER. CAPTURE ONE
TOOLS: FUJIFILM GFX, LEICA SL, LEICA M, CANON, NIKON, HASSELBLAD, PHASE ONE, MAVIC, SONY, EIZO, RED, BLACK MAGIC
LIGHTING: NATURAL, STROBE, HMI, PROFOTO, BRONCOLOR, ENLINCHROM, ARRI
UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION
VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHICA BUY, SALES & TRADE
PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT ACCESSORY SALES

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 Master 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. 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. Victoria's Secret, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's.

PATRICK DEMARCHELIER, 2001. FASHION. Harper's Bazaar

NORMAN JEAN ROY, 2002. Celebrity editorial portraiture, VANITY FAIR.

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

STEPHEN DANELIAN, 2002. THE SOPRANOS for TV Guide. VANITY FAIR, etc.

FRANK FORTIS, 2003. COMPANY STORE Commercial location catalog photography.

WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ, 2001. Editorial architecture/interior photography.

MICHAEL GRIMM, 2002-'03. HOME AND GARDEN, Large format architectural photography. 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).

ABOUT/HISTORY CONTINUED: Marc's passion for photography began while growing up in Sacramento CA at his parents-owned photo shop Pardee’s Cameras where he was immersed in the world of photography. As he gradually learned the fundamentals from his father and brother, he eventually became a well-rounded photography sales consultant and also printed in the darkroom. 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 Marc's development as a photographer. Marc's history with photography has deep roots, tracing back to his grandfather, Gustav Kallweit, a portrait photographer from Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany. Fluent in both German and English, Marc graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento, CA and pursued two years of studying archeology, English and music theory at Sacramento City College. In 1999 Marc moved to New York City to work for Annie Leibovitz during production of her book, Women. Transitioning from film to digital photography, Marc undertook extensive training through Seth Resnick and Jamie Spritzer's D-65 digital workflow workshops in NYC during the mid-2000s. In 2004, he began his freelance photography career back in northern California where he continuously pushes his skills forward. In 2023, Marc became a Merchant Mariner, earning certification for his Master Captain's license (up to 100 gross ton) through Training Resources Maritime Institute in San Diego, CA. Now licensed by the United States Coast Guard, Captain Marc operates his own San Francisco Bay yacht charter vessel based in Sausalito, CA (sfbayyachcharter.com). Alongside his photography, Marc remains active in performing, composing, and recording music.

Marc's grandfather, photographer 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

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