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Mark THAU Photography Working with people is the most rewarding part of our job. Many photographers are very focused on the technical side of the work. That is clearly important and I take great pride in doing that well, however, it is just as important to make sure you are comfortable with me. Let's face it; most people don't look forward to having their picture taken.

Many people put it right next to having a cavity drilled. By creating images you are excited about and showing you the back of the camera as we go, I can help you enjoy the sitting regardless of your comfort level with photography.
Services
From preschool to high school we offer full service contracts to all of our customers. Yearbook and Software support, sports teams picture days, ID cards, graduation coverage, and more. We are a local option offering competitive pricing and specializing in outstanding customer service. No league too big or too small, we offer sports team pictures year round and enjoy working with each group to address the unique needs of their sport and organization.Custom picture days to fit your event.
We provide a full range of commercial photography services in and around Chico, California. We can shoot at our studio in Chico or on-site at your location in northern California. We have worked with all types of companies to provide high-quality images used in brochures, catalogs, on websites, and in ad campaigns. Custom group image composites are great for website banners and can be adjusted over time as employees change within the business.
After many years of work you are graduating! Make sure to announce the occasion right with amazing pictures in a location that is meaningful to you. Whether you need a shot for the holiday cards, or Grandma's house NEEDS updated pictures, we've got you covered! Time to update that Facebook status to "In a Relationship" Let your friends and family see you and your significant other looking your best.
Reviews (13)
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Josh W.
Mar 06, 2022
Mark does picture day for my daughter's school and I doubt I could be happier with the results, so he gets 5 stars. They also called and emailed my wife because she made a mistake on the order form. They were a pleasure to deal with and they take great pictures.
Hs Slime
Feb 28, 2022
Love the picture of my son however the mini mate was not his bball team. They are sending out a new one though
JoeyGaming
Sep 18, 2021
Awesome quality. I have literally framed every photo that Mark Thau Photography has taken of my family and individual pictures of my children with their sports.
Pam Beauchamp
Apr 25, 2021
Mark has done our little league photos and does a wonderful job! He also did our wedding and we were very happy with the quality of the shots.
Emily Brooks
Feb 04, 2021
Amazing school and sports photos, so thankful to get these vs the "big name" school photos. These are always good pictures and worth purchasing, they have a parents eye!
Mary Lucas
Jan 27, 2021
The best school picture photographer ever! Anxious kids felt comfortable, Mark allowed me to see and choose from a few shots, and staff was flexible with my ordering needs.
Arwen Funk
May 21, 2020
Mark Thau Photography has done more photos for my kids than I can count. School pics, dance pics, team photos, you name it. Their procedures are uncomplicated and their work product is always perfect. Plus they have found the perfect balance between the professionalism of a large operation and the personal touch of a family-owned business. Highly recommended!
Natalie Carter
Apr 13, 2020
Wonderful service.they offered me a free private makeup photo session when I didn't like my child's school photo AND when I called months later they quickly dug up the old photo files! Quick friendly service, and reasonably priced products. Thanks Mark Thau Photography!
Terese Howell
Feb 05, 2020
Mark captured Carson's "real" smile so many times I had trouble selecting my favorite picture so I decided to buy several! Mark worked around my schedule and suggested the perfect time in the evening for the sunset lighting and even allowed us to drop by the studio for a quick cap and gown and formal picture to complete my package. Mark is the amazing photographer but I also want to thank his office staff for the quick turnaround time in getting my pictures to me. I will definitely be back for more.
Andrew M.
Oct 08, 2018
Inconsistent. Over-priced. Poor Lighting. Doesn't seem to care about finished product. Sadly, we've seen this company for our youth football and youth wrestling teams for the last several seasons on Picture Day. Every year, the product we receive is a little worse than the one before. For this football season, Mark Thau was once again selected as the photographer of choice.

What we got, after once again buying a decent size package, was a photo that: 1. looked photoshopped, 2. had huge, dark shadows on the side of our son's profile, and 3. was SO much darker than other people's photos that it felt like they used an exposure level to 'test' their set up on our photo. We are extremely disappointed in the product we got.

We let them know that in an email two days ago; no response. When it comes time for our youth football board to select a photographer again next year, count me as one of the 'no' votes. Poor result, disinterested customer service. Overall, not worth the prices they charge.
Andrew Harris
Mar 17, 2016
Mark shot our wedding, engagement photos and many of our family portraits. He is creative, attentive, and highly professional. His studio in Chico is very nice and we've also done many great photo shoots out on location for our family and for my business.
Heather P.
Aug 25, 2015
Both of my kids have been photographed through this company and they did a great job! They even offered a picture re-do without me having to ask because they thought they could get a more genuine smile out of my son; and they did! The entire staff is incredibly friendly and laid back, while still being professional.
Lisa F.
Mar 18, 2014
Mark is so wonderful to work with and his pictures are fabulous! We are so happy with our daughter's wedding photos! Thank you Mark!