About

Delaney Thomas Colaio (he/him) is a Brooklyn-based photographer, cinematographer, and owner of Colaio Film & Photo. Specializing in analog film—35mm and 120mm—as well as digital formats. For cinematography, Delaney shoots on the RED Komodo X, bringing a documentary eye and technical precision to narrative, documentary, commercial, and music video projects. Delaney’s work is rooted in the belief that the camera is an active tool for revelation—his still and moving images center on identity, community, and the complexity of lived experience.

Recent & Upcoming Highlights:

  • Print: Lux Magazine Issue 14, article “Left Hook,” includes photos from Delaney’s boxing archive, pulling from hundreds of photos taken over two years at Gleason’s gym. See here

  • Exhibition: Delaney’s analog photograph “Hither Hills, July” on view as part of the Arts Gowanus “Rooted in Pride” exhibition, running from June 1 to August 1, 2025. See more here

  • Producer/Director of Queen and Heat, a podcast hosted at Gleason’s gym by retired pro-boxers, Ronica Jeffrey and Heather Hardy. A Colaio Film & Photo Production. See here

  • (continued) Independent Photojournalism - political, sports, documentary See here

Past Work:

  • 2017–2021: Documented children of 9/11 victims—over 70 interviews for a feature documentary.

  • 2018: Produced, directed, and shot for March For Our Lives NYC, reaching 250,000 attendees.

  • 2019:

    • Cinematographer for the United States of Women Summit featuring Michelle Obama

    • Photographer/ Cinematographer for Iris Apfel’s “UT in NYC” fashion sustainability initiative.

  • 2020-2021:

    • Chronicled Brooklyn skaters and the resilience of the Cubbyhole bar during lockdown

    • B-camera/VHS shooter for “New York Skate of Mind” available for viewing at the official Olympic YouTube channel.

  • 2022: Co-produced the narrative short “A Good Friday to Fall” for Volcom, produced by 90 Degree Collective.

  • 2023–2025: Collaborated with director Abi Chavez on music videos and concert shoots for artists including Michael Incognito, Cleo Reed, and Poiison.

  • 2024: Executive produced “Indigo Blue,” a Kodak x Neon 16mm short film on healthcare inequities (dir. Albert Pritchard), which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and had an east coast premiere at Hamptons Internantional Film Festival