Calethia DeConto Photography & Videography Resume
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2025 Documentary Showreel: Ecology & Community on Vimeo
Summary
Los Angeles based multidisciplinary filmmaker, visual artist, and creative collaborator with 20+ years of experience working at the intersection of ecology, storytelling, and visual culture. Specializes in cinematography, photography, and brand-aligned storytelling for nonprofits, cultural institutions, and artists. Committed to creating work that is emotionally resonant, ethically rooted, and visually striking.
Selected Video & Film Projects
Title: Elijah Fox Live at Vinyl Ceremony – 2024
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Description: Horizontal and vertical digital video shot on location at Vinyl Ceremony for an intimate live performance with ambient b-roll. Footage was used for YouTube, Instagram, and will appear in a forthcoming documentary about Vinyl Ceremony directed by Justin Paul Miller.
Titles: Rosa & Omen – 2024
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Description: A series of 16mm and digital experimental films created for musician Sonia Kreitzer. Deliverables included horizontal and vertical edits, with Spotify canvas loops for digital platforms. The visuals support the rollout of her forthcoming album releasing September 2025.
Title: Moments – 2023–2024
Role: Cinematographer, Co-Director, Co-Editor, Sound Recordist
Description: An experimental documentary filmed over a year on a 7,500-acre ranch with twenty women in retreat. Created with Noni Limar, Kalliopeia Foundation, and Soil and Shadow. Premiered in Oakland, it now serves as a core storytelling asset elevating Soil and Shadow’s brand and supporting future program funding.
Title: And The Stars Say Amen – 2023
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Description: A quartet of experimental films pairing spoken word and visual poetry for Gina Loring’s original work. These pieces were screened at Grand Performances’ Artist Showcase and commissioned as part of the City of LA’s Individual Artist Fellowship program.
Title: Communion – 2023
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Description: A one-take, three-camera live sound and performance film for bassoonist and poet Joy Guidry. Commissioned by Music for Your Inbox and filmed at Passerine Studio, this piece was part of a virtual screening series and supported the launch of Joy’s new album.
Earlier Film, BTS & Photography Projects
Niles and Chaz (Brand Launch: Lifestyle/Product) – Cinematographer/Photographer, 2024
Sovern LA (Events, Interviews, Impact Films) – Cinematographer/Editor, 2023
Interrogate (Sony Spec, CDDP) – BTS/Still Photographer, 2021
Women’s Appreciation (CISE Fashion) – BTS Photographer, 2021
Little Lifts (Shareability) – Still Photographer/2nd Unit Director, 2020
If I Was President (Prince EA) – Still Photographer, 2020
Alicia Keys NFL (Robot Films) – BTS Photo/Video, 2020
Essential Woman (League by Passerine) – Still Photographer, 2020
Super Bowl 2020 (Little Minx) – Still Photographer & 2nd Unit Director, 2020
Nike Jordan (Passerine) – BTS Photographer, 2020
Various Shorts & Commercials – Assistant, Grip, 2008–2011
Editorial & Commercial Photography
Title: Josh Klinghoffer – Musician Press/Album Photos – 2020
Description: Photographed musician Josh Klinghoffer for press and album use. Delivered editorial portraits with atmospheric lighting and stylized framing.
Title: Passerine Agency – Team Portraits – 2020
Description: Produced brand-aligned studio and workspace portraits for agency team members.
Title: Spin Magazine – Editorial Photographer – 2006
Description: Commissioned street style shoot.
Title: Riviera Magazine – Photographer – 2006–2007
Description: Photographed lifestyle, fashion, and event content for regional magazine.
Title: The Hundreds Clothing – Photographer – 2006
Description: Photographed art event for streetwear brand’s blog.
Title: Jamaican Mango Lime – Commercial Photographer – 2018
Description: Created in studio beauty portraits for hair care campaign.
Title: Bella Dahl – Photographer & Designer, Lookbook – 2010–2011
Description: Photographed in studio and co-designed seasonal look books for fashion label.
Title: Skylar – Look book Photographer & Location Scout – 2009
Description: Shot product and lifestyle look book, securing location concepts in natural settings.
Title: Tulle – Look book Photographer – 2009
Description: Photographed in studio fashion content for print and e-commerce.
Title: Barbizon School of Modeling – Resident Photographer – 2004–2008
Description: Photographed modeling students for portfolios and promotional materials.
Event, Studio & Photo Lab Experience
Title: Freelance Event Photographer/Videographer – 2000–Present
Description: Captured hundreds of private and public events with a focus on candid, story-driven visuals for clients in art, wellness, and nonprofit spaces.
Title: Wedding Photographer/Videographer – Jessie Caballero Photography – 2018–2019
Description: Photographed and filmed weddings in documentary style, with a focus on natural light and intimacy.
Title: Photographer’s Assistant & Photo Editor – Lori Dorman Photography – 2015–2016
Description: Supported editing, lighting, and client sessions for luxury maternity and family portrait studio.
Title: Gardens & Landscape Photographer – Christine London – 2010–2016
Description: Photographed gardens and landscape design portfolios for award-winning author and designer.
Title: Photo Sales & Mini-Lab Technician – Calumet Photographic – 2006–2007
Description: Operated photo mini-lab and assisted customers in professional photographic retail setting.
Title: Darkroom Lab Technician & Retoucher – North Coast Photographic Services – 2000–2006
Description: Handled custom black & white printing, film development, scanning and retouching for professional photographers along with customer service and light bookkeeping.