"The Little Mermaid" Kinetics Academy of Dance

Mark and Nikki have the studio out at the Elk's Lodge this week, photographing the dancers from Kinetics Academy of Dance as they rehearse for their show this weekend.  If you are hanging out this weekend, go down and watch, it is sure to be entertaining and enjoyable.  Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm at the Manzanita Place at the Chico Elk's Lodge.

"You got your own style, now let it come through.  And remember no matter what, you got to be you."

Sebastion, The Little Mermaid

Summer Weddings

Every wedding is unique.  And summer weddings in general have their own flair.  Out of town guests from long and far, making a vacation out of the celebration.  Heat, always heat, and glorious air conditioning of the indoor receptions.  There is an energy throughout the day that is contagious and unbeatable.  

These images are from Mark and Sharon's wedding last summer.  I was flipping through images and remembered seeing all of the details that came together to make this day fabulous, so I had to post it.  

The sun lit ceremony and the colors throughout; bright greens, pinks and yellows.  And below are the littles.  Flower girls and ring bearers are priceless!

Have I Gone Mad?

Weddings are great, we love weddings.  The excitement is unparalleled, wedding days are like no other.  But then you have Theme Weddings.  Theme Weddings take all of that excitement and blast it into the universe for joy to be felt by all that attend.  Last year's "Alice in Wonderland" wedding was unique and fabulous.  I could post over 100 images simply of guests enjoying themselves and the party, everyone seriously looks thrilled to be at this event.  And really, who wouldn't have been?  Here are some of the favorites from that day of the bride and groom:

Amazing Alice and Wonderland Bouquet done by Chico Florist

To see a Derek and Joi's full wedding gallery follow the link below:
http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/markthauphotography/albums/weddings/412009

Cameron and Nicole - October 2013

Cameron and Nicole's wedding day was a day of attention to details and of the joy these two bring to their everyday lives.  Held at Creek Haven Vineyard Estates in Chico, it was a dream to photograph with an abundance of creative options to choose from.   Indoors and outdoors, October can't be beat at Creek Haven Vineyard Estates!  It was a gorgeous day and we were thankful to be a part of it.  

"Where there is love there is life."

Mahatma Gandhi

To view Cameron and Nicole's complete online gallery, see the webpage below:

http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/markthauphotography/albums/weddings/386699

ATTITUDE PANOS

We started offering this popular team picture option this past year, and they exceed expectations.  Although not feasible with the time requirements for large, recreational sports leagues, the attitude panoramic is an excellent option for our competitive sports clients.  The kids love them and they look fabulous up on the wall.  They are available in 10x30 and 5x15 sizes.

We're looking to extend out to the single player collage using this lab and software and that will be coming in 2014 - imagine a collection of your child in a multitude of environments all in one handy panoramic print.  If you're going to see us a lot this year (quite common in the Chico, Paradise, Durham or Orland areas)  - let us know and we'll take full length shots each time we see your child.  By the end of the year we could have quite the product!  Who will be first?

"People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude."

John C. Maxwell