The Family

Based just outside of Washington, D.C. our experienced and tight-knit production team focuses on telling passionate and authentic stories for brands, associations and industries. We are a family business, born from a fast-paced agency environment; all the experience, results and focused management without the overhead. 

We create solutions for any type of budget and industry.

Get in touch with us to find out how you can benefit from better motion pictures.

Originally founded in 1981 by Mike Colella, Colella Photography specialized in advertising, corporate and portrait photography for the greater Washington metro area for over 30 years. Then in 2011, joined by his son Shane, who had over 15 years of agency experience with digital marketing, rich media development and content production, they decided to form Colella Digital to provide a boutique full-service digital media package to their clients.

Now operating as PictureLock Films, welcoming Jennifer Marcano-Colella, Executive Producer and Valentino Colella, Editor and Sound Designer. With a wealth of media production experience located just outside of Washington, D.C., our tight-knit, specialized team of professionals delivers expected agency results, at a fraction of their cost. Specializing in interview-driven, non-fiction shorts for a very diverse set of international clients. A boutique media house that ensures quality, results, and beautiful imagery.