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.  
I have been super stoked for this post.  Last Wednesday I headed up to San Francisco to start shooting this project with Redtail Media called the American Craft Brewer.  I can not give all the details of this project yet but trust me you will be hearing a lot about this.  The basic idea is to put together a photo essay and video that tells the story of the craft brewers in America.  If you would like to you can check out the "I am a Craft Brewer" piece done by Redtail Media to get an idea of how awesome this will be.  

The stories of each of these brewers are so inspiring.  They are artists in their own right living the American dream by creating a "beer experience" that is unlike anything you have ever tasted.  So much thought, creativity, passion, science and hard work goes into every beer that they create.  If you have never had a "craft beer" I suggest that you try one as soon as you can.  I will put links to the brewery's that we shot so that you can order some beer or just go to Bev Mo and get some.  

Here are some of my favorite shots from my time out there.  The idea is to create images of brewers that are just as creative as the beers that they are making and something that the beer industry has never seen before.  Let me know your thoughts.  


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jesse tarnoff says:

I'm loving the sepia look for these. It is the PERFECT look for the content. It genuinely makes me want a to head over to my favorite pub and start ordering some new beers. Well done. I hope you and Jared had fun!

(02.11.10 @ 05:36 PM)
Jeff Sipper says:

Wow... these are great! I love the tones in all of these. And it makes me wanna have a few beers, right about now!

(02.12.10 @ 12:01 PM)
Aaron Shintaku says:

beer me!

(04.09.10 @ 12:46 PM)
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These last two weeks have been a whirl wind!!!!  Last monday we had the first ever JNP Workshop and it was amazing!  This has been something that has been in the works for a while and I was so excited to be able finally do it.  I asked the amazing Eliesa from photogeninc to come and guest speak on finding inspiration and like always she was amazing as well as Jonathan Metcalf to speak on Fusion.  The girls from Utterly Engaged and Kristen from Treasured Petal put together an amazing table that is very masculine and will be shown in the March edition of the Utterly Engaged E-Zine.  

The workshop was so much fun and such an incredible day.  We had a great group of people who all added a ton to the discussions and really brought a unique element to the workshop.  I have always found that workshops are a great place to learn and connect and this is what happened.  Eliesa was amazing and I know really inspired all who came and myself to pursue what they want in there business.  

Here is a sneak peek of some of the details so look for the rest on the Utterly Engaged     
E-zine in march.  

As for moving, my lovely wife and I purchased our first home and got the keys the day after my workshop.  It feels like I have been moving, painting and planning for the last week, and it feels so good.  I have always dreamed about owning property in the OC and now it is a reality.  I am looking forward to see how God uses our place to grow our business and minister to our church and neighbors.  At the bottom will be a few of our house!



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christina says:

i can't wait to see the images from the workshop in the next UE issue! congrats on the new house...that is so exciting!

(02.01.10 @ 04:04 AM)
Jonathan Metcalf says:

Very cute house, you two!! Congratulations! Will we see an American Gothic shot anytime soon? :)

(02.01.10 @ 07:25 AM)
Rosaura says:

What a fantastic workshop! Thank you and Eliesa for all the wonderful information, time and inspiration! :) I also had no idea how amazing fusion could be - thank you Jonathan! You guys rock! Your new house looks adorable. Congrats! Loving the orange wall! :)

(02.01.10 @ 01:38 PM)
r. j. kern says:

Congrats on the workshop and new house. You've worked hard and earned it in a big way. I'm sure the workshop attendees learned some awesome stuff. As always, be well!

(02.02.10 @ 07:52 PM)
r. j. kern says:

Congrats on the workshop and new house. You've worked hard and earned it in a big way. I'm sure the workshop attendees learned some awesome stuff. As always, be well!

(02.02.10 @ 07:52 PM)
Laura says:

Jeffrey, thank you again for hosting such an amazing workshop! I had wonderful time and took away so much good information :) Your house looks awesome!!!! I am so excited for the two of you and can't wait to see how the new studio turns out!!!

(02.07.10 @ 09:04 PM)
jenny says:

awesome studio ! Thanks for sharing the in-the-process photo ! Can't wait to see the new studio ! love the workshop shot with the staircase and the skateboard guy, very unique!

(02.08.10 @ 02:36 AM)
amy tangerine says:

loving those shots!! can't wait to see the rest of the pics! going to post a couple of these on my blog. thanks!!

(02.08.10 @ 10:38 PM)
matt says:

congrats on both the workshop and home, that's great!

(02.17.10 @ 06:05 PM)
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I was so stoked last week when I got the new Ceremony Magazine and saw two of my weddings in there.  As a wedding photographer it has always been a goal of mine to get my images published.  It is great to see your work in print and also very fun for my brides to see their wedding, and all the time and thought that was put into it, published for other brides to use for inspiration.  Laura and Scott's amazing wedding at Rancho Las Lomas and Karen and Andy's beautiful wedding at Balboa Bay Club both made it.  Check it out and get your own copy of ceremony!

Here it is!

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Theresa says:

Congrats on being published, Jeff! I hope having your work in this magazine will bring more brides and grooms your way!

(01.19.10 @ 09:25 PM)
Tmo says:

Congrats on being published, Jeff! I hope having your work featured in this magazine will bring many more brides and grooms to your door!

(01.19.10 @ 09:27 PM)
jenny says:

Congrats on being published !! That's so awesome !! love your images !

(01.19.10 @ 11:02 PM)
eliesa says:

HELL YES!

(01.20.10 @ 06:27 AM)
JNP Wife says:

I think these are AMAZING!!!!! Great job. God has really blessed you with an amazing talent.

(01.20.10 @ 01:10 PM)
JNP Wife says:

I think these are AMAZING!!!!! Great job. God has really blessed you with an amazing talent.

(01.20.10 @ 01:19 PM)
jesse tarnoff says:

Dude. For Sure. Congratulations on getting printed! Laura and Scott's wedding was incredible. It was such a privilege being a part of it and working with your photos. Btw, their fusion video won a few awards. Good stuff man, glad to see things are going well!

(01.20.10 @ 05:26 PM)
Laura says:

Jeffrey, this is so awesome! I am so excited for you that your work was published...it is truly amazing what you do. Thank you for capturing our day so beautifully and getting it in print for Scott and I to share with generations to come. You rock! :) P.S. So stoked for the workshop!

(01.21.10 @ 01:52 PM)
christina says:

CONGRATS...definitely well deserved!

(02.01.10 @ 04:06 AM)
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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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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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