Studio

Scott Reed,  studio producer  
Hilary Skirboll,  studio manager  
Curt von Diest,  studio digital  
2745 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103  map
800.542.4734  take a tour

About

I try not to take life too seriously. That doesn’t mean I don’t care or work hard - actually that’s my problem. I blame my parents. They always said, “Mark, if you are going to do something, do it right.” Parenting - now that’s a job to take seriously - and balancing good parenting and quality work is the ultimate goal, mine at least. I am lucky to be working with an exceptional team of people - they help me not take things too seriously...like this bio.

We Did Not Pay
Them To Say
These Things

“When I first hired Mark I thought he was the industry’s best kept secret until I found out he was a well established, award winning photographer. Schmuck. Mark's an A-list photographer without the A list baggage that can sometimes come with this caliber of artist. I've worked with him on and off for over 2 years, mostly on big jobs that would have had a lot of photographers rethinking their careers. This guy is exceptional at what he does. No attitude, just outstanding work from an all around good guy. With one exception - don't ever challenge him to a sushi eating contest. He's friggin ruthless.”

Jeff Cameron VP Creative Director, DraftFCB NYC

“I recently shot a huge campaign with Mark. His experience as a photographer is what made the 6 month project seem like just a couple days. He listens well and heard our AD's concerns and the concerns of our client.  He knew how to collaborate and when faced with problems, he offered solutions.   He's a photographer that's not just clicking his camera (and that he does very well) but he truly understands the business of photography in all aspects.  He's professional, personable and he's got a great sense of humor. He also has a very strong team, which is a huge part of the Mark Katzman experience.”

Jackie Contee, Senior Art Buyer/Print Producer, Uniworld Group

on set

Who We Shoot For

Arnold Worldwide, Brandimage, BVK, DraftFCB, Energy BBDO, Euro RSCG, HYConnect, Jack Morton Worldwide, JWT, Momentum Worldwide, Publicis, Rhea + Kaiser, Ryan Partnership, Saatchi & Saatchi, Uniworld Group

Audubon, Forbes, Fortune, New York Times, Newsweek, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Time

Adobe, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Angie’s List, AT&T, CITGO, Coke, Fidelity Investments, Green Mountain Coffee, Honda, Intel, Jack Daniel’s, Kimberly-Clark, Marvin Windows & Doors, Microsoft, Monsanto, Nestle Purina, Novartis, P&G, PetSmart, Pfizer, Ritz-Carlton, Trump Entertainment, UBS

On The Wall (or in a box somewhere)

Luerzer’s Archive 200 Best Photographers Worldwide 2011/2012
Communication Arts Photography Annual 94, 96, 98, 00, 01, 05, 07, 11 (cover),12
PDN Photo Annual 98, 01, 06, 11
ADDY (multiple)