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.  
A blast from the past! My friend Polaroid.
08.26.09
A little Polaroid fun is like eating candy for the first time!

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I have recently purchased an SX-70 Polaroid camera and have been so excited to shoot it.  The only place I know where to get the film is PolarPremium so if you are interested check them out.  The other day I just decided to walk around my house in Rancho Santa Margarita and just grab some cool images.

I have to say that I am in love with the old suer cool (cool as in temperature) look of all the images.  Also with the SX-70 you can control exposure which allows some cool possibilities in trying to produce different looking images.

Being that there are so many wedding photographers here in Southern California I am always trying to find new ways to do things a little different.  Not that film or Polaroid isn't being done by some photographers, its just that offering new and different looking products is always a great way to stand out.  The other side is I just love any type of film and Polaroid almost gives you the best of both worlds, film with instant gratification and a very unique look. 

Check these two from my little test with this medium!

If you are interested in my wedding photography check my work out here Jeffrey Neal and please contact me here!

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Katie says:

Thank you for telling me where to get polaroid film!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!

 (08.28.09 @ 01:39 PM)
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Check out Dirty Pictures from TRA!
08.14.09
Just wanted to do a fun post about the the totally new product from TRA called "Dirty Pictures". 

Also check out Doug's tutorial on his blog!

All of these images have been made dirty and I am kind of loving this look.  I have never really been a fan of textures but this is so easy and subtle.  Let me know your thoughts and check them out because they will be avail in a couple weeks.


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sharon says:

hey...the 2nd and 3rd pics look nice. The last one looks overdone.

(08.14.09 @ 02:29 PM)
r. j. kern says:

Lucky dog.... get to use new creative tools before they hit the market. Shakin' things up doesn't hurt to offer variety & spice to your clients. Thanks for the post!

 (08.14.09 @ 09:07 PM)
Kimberly Purificacion Ma says:

Jeffrey -- these look so great!! I've fallen off the blog bandwagon bc of my email change but now have your blog back on my Google Reader.

(08.18.09 @ 09:50 AM)
Curtis Copeland says:

Love the textures! Nice work!

(09.02.09 @ 10:07 AM)
kristen wood says:

freakin awsome jeff. i'm gonna have to get me some dirty...

 (09.07.09 @ 05:21 AM)
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Lina & Javier @ St. Vincent De Paul & USC!
08.14.09

Well since last weekend was a double header here is blog post number two this week.  I had the pleasure of shooting Lina and Javier's wedding and am super stoked for this post.  These two were not only great to work with but the wedding was absolutely beautiful.  This was the first time I got to shoot at this church and I loved the light and look of the this amazing church.  

They saw each other before the ceremony which I love and they also planned in time to shoot after the ceremony so I had double the fun.  Lina got ready at the Biltmore so we had all of Downtown L.A. to shoot and we totally had a great time.  Marci from Star Looks did an awesome job making Lina look beautiful and Visual Masterpiece were awesome to work with as a video team on this wedding shooting the whole wedding day with the 5D Markii.  Also I have to thank Beverly for making the go off without any problems.

Check it out!!

Also all the textures are from Doug's amazing new TRA product Dirty Picture which will be out in a couple weeks so be sure to check them out!


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Robert Tran says:

Wow! I dig the one with the texture! (#13) a lil Dirty eh?

(08.14.09 @ 01:15 AM)
Michael Neuman says:

Great images! I LOVE the dirty effect textures..

and yes we really enjoyed meeting you and working with you (which is rarely said regarding other photographers); Rebecka and I both look forward to our next event together! :D

 (08.14.09 @ 01:25 AM)
eliesa says:

Shoe shot is HAUT.

 (08.14.09 @ 08:22 AM)
Peter Garr says:

What an awesome downtown LA wedding! I've shot at all the same locations and you did a fantastic job with them all. I love TRA and can't wait for the textures to be available! Great stuff.

 (08.14.09 @ 12:21 PM)
Karina S says:

Love them, love them, love them! I'm one of the bridesmaids and I feel you are a true artist and master at what you do! Thank you!

 (08.14.09 @ 06:20 PM)
Blake Beamish says:

Pictures look awesome dude! I had a blast that night!

 (08.14.09 @ 10:23 PM)
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Discovery Science Center Wedding|Elizabeth and Joe
08.12.09
I have to say that I was so excited when I booked this wedding or as the bride called it WedCon09.  Elizabeth met with me about a year ago and from the very get go I knew it was a match.  Her husband Joe works for blizzard and designed the games Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.  They wanted a wedding that was not really a wedding but just a real fun party and that was exactly what happened.

The amazing Stephanie Lairson was the brains behind this awesome event and it went off perfectly as planned.  The amazing Jay's Catering did all the food and presentation and it was off the hook.  I was so stoked to have the amazing talent of Mark Brooke to shoot with me and enjoy the festivities.  So as you view this post know that it was a non-wedding wedding that was an amazingly fun party.  Also thank you to Caren from Design Visage for the beautiful hair and make-up for all the girls.  

Thank you Elizabeth and Joe for such a great time and allowing me to be a part of this awesome event!

Enjoy!!



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Robert says:

The discovery science center is kewl!

 (08.13.09 @ 01:46 AM)
Laura says:

Aweseom photos Jeffrey! This event looks like it was so much fun! :)

 (08.13.09 @ 09:41 AM)
Laura says:

...I swear I can spell :)...*awesome

 (08.13.09 @ 09:48 AM)
stacyZ says:

Wow great pics. I ADORE her eye glasses they are amazing! Can you ask Elizabeth what the brand/model is? I am in LOVE!

 (08.26.09 @ 01:45 PM)
Allison @ The Innovation Companies says:

Love this wedding! Stephanie, you did an amazing job. Jeff, I LOVE these photos. Definitely a memorable event.

 (09.10.09 @ 10:06 AM)
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Congratulations to Ashley and Ross!
08.12.09

So excited to announce that the winners of the 2010 JNP Studios wedding giveaway is the very deserving couple Ashley and Ross. After a whole month of voting and 14,514 votes Ashley and Ross pulled off the win with 7,903 votes.  This race was really close and I have to say thank you to all the other couples and all of you who voted.

On top of getting their wedding shot for free Caren of Design Visage in Newport Beach has offered free hair and make-up to Ashley on the day of her wedding.  This is very exciting because Caren and her team at Design Visage are not only great at what they do but very fun to hang out with.  

Ashley and Ross will be getting married on June 19th of 2010 at the Newport Beach Marriott, and I have to say that I am very excited to shoot their wedding!    


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Caren says:

yea Ashley...we look forward to helping you be the most beautiful bride!!!

 (08.12.09 @ 01:33 PM)
Amanda says:

I am sooo happy for you and Ross, you two deserve this more than anyone else in the world. I love you very much!!

 (08.12.09 @ 07:55 PM)
Ann says:

Congratulations Ashley and Ross ! We love you both so much and are so happy for both of. Love Mom and Dad

 (08.13.09 @ 09:48 PM)
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