Check Out Dom Cacho Jr’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dom Cacho Jr

Hi Dom, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born and raised in Cleveland and have always loved creating. My first piece of content was a travel video from a family trip to the Philippines, filmed entirely on my phone.

I later invested in my first camera, a Sony a6000, and taught myself photography—learning composition, camera settings, and editing.

As I honed my skills, I began taking on small gigs for friends and family. I also reached out to friends to model, expanding my network by connecting with other photographers and attending meetups. In 2019, I attended Cleveland State University, where I became Public Relations Manager for the Vietnamese Student Association and interned for CSU’s social media team. During this time, I also collaborated with friends under the name SWEET N SPICY, creating content and growing my creative circle.

In 2022, Kumar Arora, CEO of ILTHY, reached out with an internship opportunity as a photographer and content creator. This hands-on experience deepened my skills and opened new doors. By 2023, I transitioned into a full-time role at Kumar’s marketing agency, UNDERDOGS, where I expanded my work beyond ILTHY, creating content for various brands and accelerating my growth as a creative.

Today, I continue working at UNDERDOGS, producing content for ILTHY and other clients. Beyond my full-time role, I remain dedicated to photography and videography, taking on personal projects and client work whenever I can.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
When I continued into college I really struggled to find my path in life. Even though I loved creating, I felt pressured to follow the “traditional” route—go to college, and get a good-paying job—because I believed that was the only way to succeed. I was also a big introvert. I was shy and lacked a lot of confidence But over the years, I’ve changed a lot. While I still prefer a night in over a party, I now love meeting new people, collaborating, and connecting with like-minded creatives. I’ve gained confidence, learned to understand myself, and embraced who I am.

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I had early in my journey—huge thanks to my friends and family who believed in me from day one.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a Cleveland-based photographer specializing in portrait and lifestyle photography. I work at UNDERDOGS, a full-service marketing and branding firm, where I primarily shoot for ILTHY, handling much of the photography you see on their site and Instagram. I also take on freelance projects outside of work.

I’m probably best known for my work with ILTHY, shooting collaborations with the Browns, Guardians, Cavs, Transformers, Tetris, NASA, Cheez-It, and more.

While I’m proud of my work at ILTHY, my personal projects mean just as much to me. I love collaborating with like-minded creatives and bringing ideas to life.

In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
AI has been on my mind a lot lately, especially for creators working in digital media. I think AI will only get bigger and become a necessity for one’s creative workflows. When used correctly, it can help you stand out—but if misused, it can just as easily ruin credibility.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.domcvisuals.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domdedum