Destination Wedding Photography Los Angeles Orange County

10.30.09

Just thought I would post a quick edit of shot the I did yesterday to finish a two day commercial shoot for J. Serra school in L.A. These shoots have been so inspiring and fulfilling to create. I have to say thank you again to Jared from Red Tail Media for this awesome Job. Take a peek.

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eliesa says:

Someone's hitting their stride!!!!! :0) LOVEe

(10.30.09 @ 01:57 PM)

josh says:

whoa. amazing.

(10.30.09 @ 08:03 PM)

Karine says:

Great work! love it.

(10.31.09 @ 06:25 AM)

Christy says:

These photos are great! This looks like a Nike ad, actually it looks better than a Nike ad!

(10.31.09 @ 01:13 PM)

Jenny says:

Love your use of light ! You always use it so well ! Christy is right, this photo looks better than Nike's ad ! Your clients must be thrilled !

(11.01.09 @ 01:51 AM)

ray santana says:

Niiiice Jeff. Get well soon Gracie bjj baby... Major goodtimes

(11.03.09 @ 05:18 PM)

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Why not Wednesdays, tough times, doing what you love and faith!

10.28.09

So, I have a new thing that I will be starting. Every Wednesday I am just going to do a post just because. Why Not!!!! I guess to share a little more about me as well as to kill the lull that happens in the middle of every week. So here goes my first one.

The images above is one of my favorite images that I have taken this year. While I was in Africa I literally stumbled upon this scene of a Father siting with his son waiting to hear the news if his mom is going to be ok at the hospital. What caught my eye is the quote behind them saying "you'll never walk alone." As I sit and spend time with this image it speaks volumes to me. I know that all of us need other people to live and experience this life with. I am not saying that we can not be independent, but to some degree we really do need other people. This person for me is my wife.

The idea of having others to experience our life's triumphs and trials is a very comforting thought. As my wife and I were talking about our future plans to start a family and owning my own photography business, I started to go down the road of "will this provide the life I want for my family"? As I brought up other ideas, nervously thinking about other options, my wife looked up at me and said, "I don't care about money, I just want you to keep doing what you love" In that moment all of my fears and anxieties were gone. It was that moment that I remembered how much I love and need my wife's support. I don't have to do this alone. I cherish and adore my wife and her passion to be a part of my life and loves.

I love being a photographer. I have chosen this as a profession because I am passionate about people and making images that express both my subject and myself. I think this time every year I get into a little funk, maybe because the season is winding down, maybe because I am just crazy, but having my best friend by my side is incredible. I also trust in God to provide what I need, to have the family I desire. Even though we are all feeling the effects to some degree of this economy, I know that with my wife and my God, life is good and I am way more blessed than I ought to be.

As many of you know I love Ansel Adams and his work. I also love his quotes so here is one for the middle of your week.

"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration."

-Ansel Adams

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Kim Purificacion Ma says:

Amazing picture!

(10.28.09 @ 01:33 PM)

eliesa says:

Well said. I LOVE YOUR WIFE TOO!!!!

(10.29.09 @ 08:33 AM)

shortER says:

AMAZING picture!!!!

(11.10.09 @ 08:48 AM)

shortER says:

AMAZING picture!!!!

(11.10.09 @ 08:49 AM)

Rosaura Sandoval says:

Wow! This picture moves me. Thank you!

(11.24.09 @ 12:06 AM)

Josh Ulmer says:

First off the image is amazing and love everything about it!

Secondly, thanks for this post..I'm working a full-time side jopb..but a transition is coming and I have to make a choice...and really feel that it's time to make that leap to going home as a full-time photog..my wife is already home doing it and we have a lil 8mnth old girl.

I would love any insight you'd feel to share..shoot me an email!

(11.24.09 @ 05:24 AM)

Josh Ulmer says:

First off the image is amazing and love everything about it!

I would love any insight you'd feel to share..shoot me an email!

(11.24.09 @ 05:24 AM)

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La Costa Resort Wedding Photography| Corinne & Stephen

10.27.09

On Saturday I went down to the beautiful La Costa Resort and Spa for Corinne and Stephen's wedding. I had not had much time to get to know these two because they live in Texas, but I knew from the consultation that it was going to be a great day! You can tell these two are madly in love and just enjoy life with each other. It never hurts that they are both really good looking people.

On the wedding day Corinne was such a calm bride. I loved how they had odd numbers in the wedding party and how the bridesmaids all had different color dresses. Corinne had a gorgeous Reem Acra dress that looked stunning on. For me one of the best things of the day were all the white walls that reflected mazing light all over La Costa, it was amazing to shoot there. Thank you Corrine and Stephen and all your family for such a wonderful day! Have a great time on your honeymoon.

La Costa Resort and Spa

2100 Costa Del Mar Rd

Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Jenny says:

I'm back to get some tilt-shift goodness ! Jeff = Tilt-shift master ! The last photo of the cake smear is priceless ! the expressions on the kid's faces are awesome !

(11.03.09 @ 06:12 PM)

Phyllis says:

The wediing was beautiful!!! Sorry we were not able to attend.

(01.16.10 @ 05:07 PM)

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Two days of creating with Red Tail Media in LA!

10.24.09

I usually do not post non-wedding shoots on this blog but I really wanted to share a few images from the last week. I met Jared from Red Tail Media when he and his lovely fiancé Christy booked me to shoot their wedding. Since then Jared and I have started to collaborate on some projects with his business partner Chris.

This last week we were in LA shooting at two schools trying to get some really cool ESPN looking shots that really would get people excited about the sports programs at these private schools. So, here are just a few from the two days.

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cami says:

These look AWESOME.

(10.24.09 @ 09:58 AM)

christy says:

Jeff, these look great!! I think it's awesome that you and Jared are able to collaborate on projects. I especially love the first pic..Marijon's eyes look amazing and really convey the stories of 4 decades of coaching. Can't wait to see the final product!

(10.24.09 @ 10:12 AM)

Jared says:

Rad. I'll send you the stair shot this afternoon. I love the shot of Ancic. That one is pretty much done right outta the box, no processing required.

(10.24.09 @ 01:03 PM)

jesse tarnoff says:

Wow. That last shot is so legit. Nice work guys.

(10.25.09 @ 11:00 PM)

Jonathan Metcalf says:

Jeffrey and Jared together- dynamite combination. I've seen how you two play off each other creatively and generate inspiration. These pics are killer. Where can we see more?!

(10.28.09 @ 08:48 AM)

Jenny says:

oh man, Jeff, you've been busy since I have gone to Paris ! Great job with the sports photos ! Have you consider taking on sports commercial photography? I bet you'll knock their socks off !

(11.01.09 @ 01:53 AM)

Michael says:

Mind sharing the PP on these photos? They are inspiring.

(11.02.09 @ 11:05 PM)

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Yosemite Engagement Photography| Christy & Jared Part 1

10.20.09

Ok, here is the long awaited part one of this awesome engagement session. Right when Christy and Jared booked they were set on doing a destination engagement session in Yosemite, CA. I was so excited because I have not been there since I was in the sixth grade and I have never shot an engagement session there either. I have only done a few destination engagement sessions but they are always extremely fun because I really get to know my clients in a much different way spending the whole weekend with them. Another advantage is I usually dedicate the whole time to making awesome images.

Jared is a huge fan of Ansel Adams, as am I, so we wanted to do a sort of homage to him with there engagement shoot. They both gave me so much creative freedom to shoot this session the way I wanted which I love. I also know that it must have been a little more difficult for Jared as he is an amazing and very accomplished artist with his films.

We set out to shoot at 6:30a so that we could really chase the good light all day in Yosemite valley. Our agenda was really determined by the light and of course our appetite's when we got hungry. Christy and Jared both were very inspiring to shoot and the whole weekend reminded me of why I love my job. It was not work at all but a day of creating with two amazing people that are madly in love. I found such joy in their interaction with each other. They are both very sarcastic and playful but have a real depth to their relationship and an honesty that is both inspiring and contagious.

I also have to thank Jonathan Metcalf from Met Media Video who came and filmed the whole shoot and is putting together an amazing fusion piece that I will show here on the blog as soon as he is finished with it. I will also be posting some teaser video as I get it from him. Ok, enough talk here are some of the images from the day!

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Kim Purificacion Ma says:

Can we redo our engagement session just to get a shot EXACTLY like image #14 (the one where they're really small in the pic) of me and Johnny? It is BEAUTIFUL! Great job, Jeffrey!!

(10.20.09 @ 01:53 PM)

Jeffrey Neal says:

Thank you very much Kim! I would love to shoot you both as many times as you would like. Hope all is well!

(10.20.09 @ 01:57 PM)

eliesa says:

4th from the bottom is my absolute favorite...and is that FOG in one of the images? LOVE it!

(10.20.09 @ 02:56 PM)

josh elliott says:

amazing. amazing. one of my favorite sessions of yours. fo real.

(10.20.09 @ 03:53 PM)

Allison says:

these photos are beautiful!!!

(10.20.09 @ 04:10 PM)

Rachel says:

These pictures are beautiful....your work is so inspiring!!

(10.20.09 @ 04:29 PM)

Rachel says:

These pictures are beautiful....your work is so inspiring!!

(10.20.09 @ 04:29 PM)

Jared says:

I'm blown away man. Stunning. The shot with the craggy tree roots is incredible and the 1.2 mi. hike to mirror lake was totally worth it. Also, you know you're legit when you can use photographic magic to make Christy look sexier than me. I don't know how you managed to do that, but it worked.

(10.20.09 @ 04:40 PM)

Jeremy Adams says:

These are amazing! Gorgeous. I should have used this guy!

(10.20.09 @ 04:53 PM)

Laura says:

Jeffrey! These are absolutely, positively, stunningly beautiful! Awesome job! Can Scott and I do a destination post wedding shoot? Does that exist? Can we make it exist? :) Hope you are well. Great images!

(10.20.09 @ 05:04 PM)

Jesse Tarnoff says:

Maybe it's because I know Jared... or maybe it's because they are in Yosemite... but I think these are some of the best photos you have taken for an engagement shoot. I mean, come on! Really? The fog shot? Incredible. I'm SOOO excited to see the footage Jon got.

Congratulations to Christy & Jared!

(10.20.09 @ 08:00 PM)

Christina says:

These are absolutely breathtaking!!! I wish my engagement pics would have turned out this well!

(10.20.09 @ 09:03 PM)

Christina says:

These are absolutely breathtaking!!! I wish my engagement pics would have turned out this well!

(10.20.09 @ 09:04 PM)

Jonathan Metcalf says:

It was so inspiring watching you take in each location you scouted and then find the perfect way to use it as a backdrop for portraying Jared and Christy's playfulness and passion. The one thing that can't be seen in every picture is Christy's high heels that she wore all day long; including the 2 mile round trip hike to Mirror Lakes. Excellent work. The colors are dead on to real life.

(10.20.09 @ 09:34 PM)

Rich says:

Very Nice Job!

(10.20.09 @ 10:37 PM)

christy says:

Jeff-These pics are amazing!! You are beyond talented... your passion for photography is inspiring and is comes through in each and every picture! Jared and I had such a great time! Thanks again!

(10.21.09 @ 12:06 AM)

dominik says:

What a great job! The colors and the whole treatment is amazing!

(10.21.09 @ 07:22 AM)

Laura says:

Wow!! You guys look great!!

(10.21.09 @ 07:28 AM)

Tyler says:

Hands down...best engagement pics I have ever seen! Good work!!

(10.21.09 @ 10:18 AM)

Carrie says:

These pictures are soo cute! Great job Jeff! Can't wait to see the rest! :)

(10.21.09 @ 07:52 PM)

Mom says:

Amazing shots, Jeffrey. . .you are the best photographer in the world! Hugs, Mom

(10.21.09 @ 11:04 PM)

Carlie says:

The photos look amazing! I can not believe how perfect the settings are in all of these pictures! You have such a great eye!!

(10.23.09 @ 09:42 AM)

Carlie says:

The photos look amazing! I can not believe how perfect the settings are in all of these pictures! You have such a great eye!!

(10.23.09 @ 09:43 AM)

Blake says:

Dude these shots are sooooo awesome! The 4th from the bottom is one of the most beautiful shots I have seen in a long time!

(10.27.09 @ 10:26 AM)

Tmo says:

OMG! These are stunning. Absolutely beautiful.

(12.09.09 @ 09:35 AM)

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