Ted Caloroso is an American cinematographer and producer known for his creativity and bold visual style. With decades of experience in the motion picture and television industry, his career spans feature films, scripted television, and reality programming.
Caloroso began his career in 1989 as a Camera Service and Prep Technician at Clairmont Camera, where he serviced Arriflex, Moviecam, and Mitchell Camera systems used on major film productions. After three years at Clairmont, he continued his technical work as a Prep Technician at Panavision in Tarzana, California.
In 1995, Caloroso joined International Cinematographers Guild Local 600, marking the beginning of his long career working on major studio films and television series.
Throughout his career, Caloroso has contributed to a wide range of notable productions including the films A Love Song for Bobby Long, Thirteen, I Am Sam, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, White Oleander, The Animal, Kung Pow! Enter the Fist, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, as well as television series including Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Unfabulous, NCIS, and House.
In addition to his work in cinematography, Caloroso co-created the reality television series Texas Women for CMT.
