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 and DSLRs, 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 Summer 2025 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 & best friends, Ronica Jeffrey and Heather Hardy. A Colaio Film & Photo Production. (Season 1) 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.
Sports Photography taken for IMG Academy.
Concert Photography for artists like Hoodie Allen, Twenty One Pilots, Louis The Child, Daya, & more.
2018:
Cinematographer for March For Our Lives NYC, reaching 250,000 attendees.
Engagement/ Wedding photography.
Cinematographer/ Photographer for The Studio Dance Perfection.
2019:
Cinematographer/ Photographer for the United States of Women Summit featuring Michelle Obama.
Photographer/ Cinematographer for Iris Apfel’s “UT in NYC” fashion sustainability initiative.
Continued Dance/ Event/ Journalistic Photography across Long Island & NYC.
2020-2021:
B-camera/VHS shooter for “New York Skate of Mind” available for viewing at the official Olympic YouTube channel.
Chronicled Brooklyn skaters and the resilience of the Cubbyhole bar during lockdown.
Shot BTS for Adidas commercial in Brooklyn, New York.
2022-2024
Co-producer for the narrative short “A Good Friday to Fall” for Volcom, produced by 90 Degree Collective.
1st AD for Let Me Know You Got This Message Music Video Featuring Michael Incognito Directed by Abi Chavez
Collaborated with director Abi Chavez on music videos and concert shoots for artists including Michael Incognito, Cleo Reed, and Poiison.
2025:
Executive producer on “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 the Hamptons International Film Festival.
Directed/Produced Queen and Heat, a podcast hosted at Gleason’s gym by retired pro-boxers & best friends, Ronica Jeffrey and Heather Hardy. A Colaio Film & Photo Production. (Season 1)
Delaney’s analog photograph “Hither Hills, July” is on view as part of the Arts Gowanus “Rooted in Pride” exhibition, from June 1 to August 1, 2025.