Welcome to my blog!
My name is Jeffrey Neal and I am an Orange County Photographer!

This is where you can see all that I am doing in the world of photography!  On my blog you will find the latest images from all the shoots that I have, information for my clients and any other crazy ideas or projects that I have.  
One of my resolutions in 2010 was to do everything I can to glorify God and help others with my business.  The first opportunity of the year had come up.  As most of you, I have been deeply moved by the suffering that has been seen in Haiti.  I think of all the comforts we have and luxuries we enjoy and I can not help but think of all those in Haiti right now that are suffering and are in need.  

I have come up with a way that I can give back in two ways.  I am offering to do a shoot for any photographers that would like new shots for their web site or just to have a shoot with me and to pick my brain for the hour that we are shooting.  The shoot will have to be scheduled in February because the rest of the month is super busy.  The cost for the shoot will $100 and and 100% proceeds will go to world vision to provide food, water, blankets, and tents to children and their families.  

This will have to be booked in January so please email me at jeff@jnpstudios.com to set this up.  If nothing else your giving a $100 to people in need.

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I guess it is officially engagement season.  I love this time of year, getting to meet new couples and shooting lots of engagement sessions.  Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with Tara and Dan shooting their engagement photos.  Dan works at Saddleback church and wanted to capture some of the amazing textures and colors of the buildings so that was where we started.  I had no idea how cool the refinery was until we got there.  

After shooting some there we headed out to shoot a little different scenery.  Tara and Dan both love the outdoors so that is where we went for a little rustic nature looking shoot.  I swear every time I get to work with new couples I am reminded about how much I love my Job and humbled that people let me be a part of such an amazing time in their lives.  I will shooting their wedding in March in Newport and can not wait.  Here are just a few of my favorites from the day.  Thank you Tara and Dan for such an awesome afternoon.

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cindee bae says:

love these photos, esp. the 2nd to last one!! :)

(01.12.10 @ 10:43 AM)
Geoff Heith says:

I know I keep saying it, but WOW...I can't get enough of your tiltshift!! AMAZING!!

(01.12.10 @ 02:43 PM)
Cheryl H says:

I absolutely love your pics. You two are adorable.

(01.12.10 @ 02:52 PM)
Hannah says:

I stumbled upon you recently and love your work! The wide open spaces are amazing in these pictures and of course the tilt shift action.

(01.13.10 @ 03:37 PM)
Dan Norris says:

Hey Jeff, your work is amazing. You are good at what you do and amazingly confident in your art.

(01.27.10 @ 06:42 AM)
JaNae says:

WOW! I read about you on the TRA blog and you officially have a new blog stalker. This has been a great way to spend an afternoon. Amazing.

(02.08.10 @ 07:44 PM)
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I have been so excited to shoot Ashley and Ross' engagement session.  Ashley and Ross were the winners of my 2010 Wedding Giveaway and are such a deserving couple.  I had such a great time shooting with them and getting to know them.  We started in downtown Santa Ana where I am having my workshop in a few weeks and then ended up at Crystal Cove in Newport Beach.  I am so looking forward to their wedding in June at the Newport Beach Marriott.  

Here are just a couple of my favorites from the day.  I will be posting my images from Switzerland in my next post and then have a few lined up showing my favorite images of 2009.  

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Geoff Heith says:

Love this last shot...so good!

(01.08.10 @ 05:29 PM)
Ashley says:

Jeffrey I LOVE this pictures!! You are amazing!!! Ross and I had so much fun with you yesterday and seriously cannot wait till the wedding! Thanks again for everything yesterday, these are absolutely beautiful!!!

(01.08.10 @ 05:32 PM)
Ashley says:

Opps....I meant *these :) Thanks again Jeffrey!!!

(01.08.10 @ 10:54 PM)
Sophie says:

Great work as usual. The 5th and 7th are great !

(01.09.10 @ 02:05 AM)
Mindy LaCasse says:

I love all the pics. You guys are seriously photogenic and Jeffrey you do amazing work. Can't wait for the wedding pics. :D

(01.09.10 @ 09:48 AM)
Susan Hydzik says:

Love the grungy location!! The sun flare is awesome... really gorgeous!

(01.09.10 @ 11:23 AM)
Ann says:

Love the pictures!!! Jeffery you captured Ross and Ashley's personalities so well. Loved the last pic... you are amazing and can't wait for the wedding day.

(01.09.10 @ 01:38 PM)
jenny says:

tilt- shift master has done it again !

(01.09.10 @ 10:18 PM)
runa says:

Brilliant works!Love all the pics.

(05.29.11 @ 07:58 PM)
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The Aaron and Brian Guys
I was so stoked when I heard that my good friends Aaron Dieppa and Brian Khang were starting this new website to give our industry a place to learn about what is going on both socially and with business. This is a place not only for photographers but to all in the wedding industry to find out "Where it's at" and what is going on in our industry. I know that I have missed opportunities just because I did not know that something was happening and now there is a place to get the scoop about everything that is taking place so that we can network, learn and grow our businesses the way we want to. Check it out! The Aaron and Brian guys!
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Aaron Dieppa says:

Thanks for letting us interview you! So excited about your workshop man!

(12.14.09 @ 07:15 PM)
jesse tarnoff says:

Yo Jeff, when are you gonna have you rapping and dancing workshop? Those were some mad skills at the end there...

(12.29.09 @ 12:55 PM)
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I really do love the AGWPJA and the WPJA and find them to be a great place to reach potential brides.  I have been with them for about three years now and get a substantial amount of my weddings from these sites.  If you would like to check them out here they are WPJA and the AGWPJA.  

I was stoked to find out one of my images placed in the 3rd quarter contest!  I always think I am going to win, or I would not have entered the image, but with so many talented photographers out there it is always such a nice surprise to have others be inspired by your work.  Here is the image that placed in the category for "Emotion".  This was from Kim and Johnny's wedding at the Langham Huntington Pasadena, back in June.  This venue is one of my favorite places to shoot weddings at, it is like a wedding photographers dream.  Enjoy. 

The Langham Pasadena
1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue
Pasadena,, CA 91106

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Karine says:

this is such a beautiful photograph, full of emotions

(12.19.09 @ 11:29 PM)
Kim says:

Congrats! :) Love this pic because it totally captures how I felt on the morning of our wedding! You are great!

(12.28.09 @ 12:31 PM)
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