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.  
Today I went to Ladera Ranch, Ca to shoot some images for two of south orange county's two cutest kids, Sadie and Lilly.  I cannot say what this is for but soon you will know but for now you can see how much fun we had.  Check this out, it reminded me of Jared and Christy;s engagement session in Yosemite, Ca.  Here you go!

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Geoff Heith says:

Ok love the ones of her on the road...amazing!

(12.01.09 @ 09:36 PM)
jenny says:

Love your back lit photos ! I know you like direct light photos better, but you sure got skills on back lit as well !

(12.05.09 @ 02:14 AM)
Wedding Photographer says:

Hi Jeff, I just saw some images you posted on wedding chicks - yosemite engagement session. Those were honestly some of the most beautiful eng pics I had ever seen. So wonderful. Take care, Hoffmann

(12.06.09 @ 08:48 PM)
Kimberly Conners says:

Jeff - I was browsing your blog and came across these images. I thought "hey...I know that little girl!!" Sadie is my sister-in-law's niece. She is the cutest little girl! You did a great job capturing these images. I hope to work with you in the near future!

(09.20.10 @ 11:02 AM)
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I just want to say that this is a great movie!  Being a hopeless romantic at heart and loving true love this movie is highly recommended.  I truly think that love concurs all things and at the same time true love is different than any of life's experience.  I have been married for four years and believe that I have my perfect mate.  Other than loving indy films this film is a great picture of what true love looks like.  The framing and photography of this film is genius.  The story and the message of this film is even better.  After I watched this film I remembered how blessed I am to married to the woman I am.  Marriage is about living life together and rolling through lives punches as a pair, being their for each other and living for each other beyond what is imaginable.  Love is forever not because it is meant to be but because it is committed to be.  Love exist in the commitment not in the emotion of love, the emotion of love will only take place in the commitment.  Trust me watch this film.  It makes me appreciate my wife and love my marriage.  
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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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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!

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)
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