Commercial Photography for Lavish Bridal in Dereham.

A few weeks ago i was asked by Ruth Fox to photograph her new bridal shop that she has opened in Dereham, Lavish Bridal.

They have a fantastic range of dresses available, and if you are currently planning your wedding day, You must head over for a look as the dresses are fantastic!

Check them out www.lavishbridal.co.uk








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Richard & Heidi Engagement Shoot at the beach!

A couple of weeks ago, myself Richard and Heidi, braved the weather and headed off to the beach for their engagement Shoot.

Here is a little sneaky peek at there photos

If your getting married this year or next why not get in touch to see how we can help you remember your wedding day.







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James Neale Photography in 2011

Well I thought it was about time I updated the blog to let all you guys know what I have been up to.

After a couple of weeks of down time over Christmas and New Year, I was ready to get stuck back into it.

December flashed past like a bolt of lightning, family portraits galore, and maybe more importantly, spending a lot of quality time assessing where I want my business to go in 2011.

2011 has been the start of big changes for James Neale Photography, beginning with the launch of the new training workshops that we will be running over the course of the year. These will include;

Beginners guide to Digital Photography 4 week evening course.

Beginners guide to Digital Photography 1 day workshops.

Zoo Photography 1 day workshops at Banham Zoo.

Zoo photography 1 day workshops at Africa Alive.

More details on these can be found at www.jamesnealephotograpy/training

2011 has also seen the launch of 'Commercial Photography by James Neale', although I did commercial photography last year I never really advertised the fact, so this year commercial photography is an area I really want to concentrate on. This had a great launch when recently I was commissioned by The Apprentice star, Jamie Lester, to complete all the photography for his new website, www.jamielester.com

This year also started with a bang when I found out I was awarded Advertising Photographer of the year 2010 by The Society of Industrial and Commercial Photographers. Something I am very proud to win as I worked very hard pushing my photography to a whole new level last year, and to win an international award like this, means it was all worth it.




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So what's next? Well, I have so many things that I want to persue in 2011 and I can already tell that it's going to be a busy one. With the wedding season nearly upon us, I'm looking forward to spending many happy days with some great brides and grooms. I love capturing their special days, and giving them a collection of images that helps them to remember all the special details of their day.

Lots of people have asked what my New Years resolutions are, I don't really have any, but I heard this quote towards the end of 2010 and it has stuck with me:

'If an opportunity exists, take it. If it doesn't, make it'

Busy December! Norfolk Photographer James Neale

Well with Christmas nearly upon us, i though i would let you all see a little sneaky peek at what i have been up to this month. it has been very busy with Family portraits, baby bump shoots, band promo work, commercial product photography, photography training..... the list goes on!

I completed my last shoot of the year today, with an old friend who was back in the area for Christmas with his partner and 4 month old baby boy. They came along to the studio and we had a great shoot. Great end to the year. Just got to edit them ready for a viewing tomorrow!

So here is a little sneaky peek at a few shoots from December.








Don't forget that vouchers are available direct form my webstore at www.jamesnealephotography.com

Or if you have something special that you wish to discuss with me you can also give me a call on 07833491550

Corkers Crisp product photography by Norfolk Commercial Photographer, James Neale

A few weeks ago i was commissioned to photograph a new brand of crisps, 'Corkers'.
you can see my photographs featured in their new website.

www.corkerscrisps.co.uk

I wish them all the success with the launch!



If you need professional images of your products, why not give us a call on 07833491550 or contact us via our website www.jamesnealephotography.com

James Neale Photography Gets Gold award in 2010

Today has been a good day for me. Not only getting through my todo list quite quickly, I was also notified that an image that I entered into a commercial photography competition back in february had been re judged. It was originally given a silver award which I was very pleased with, but now that they have re looked at this image they have changed their minds and given it the highest level a Gold!!



Also today I found out that I won a Silver award for this 2010 wedding image;



A great way to end the year, and fingers crossed I can continue the success in 2011!

James Neale Photography - My first year away from corporate life.

James Neale Photography will be officially 1 year old on January 1st, but it has now been just over a year since i left the world of corporate life and began working on setting up the business. Let me tell you it hasn't been easy. Setting up a business in the middle of a recession probably wasn't the best time to do it, but the way i look at it is, if i can survive now, then when this sorry country sorts out its bank balance there will be no stopping me!

Starting a business is no easy task, as I'm sure a lot of you will know. I thought i worked long hours during my time with Halfords, but as a friend and fellow businessman Jeff Turnbull once said to me, "the great thing about being self employed is that you get to choose which 18 hours of the day you work" and this is so true, there have been many days where i have sat at the computer at 7am and still been sitting there at midnight. But to me the one difference is, i want to be sitting there. A great saying is that "if you find a job you enjoy, you will never do a days work again" and this is certainly true for me. I honestly cant think of a single time over the last year where i have complained about having to work. I love what i do and i feel very privileged that i am able to do it.

Over the last year i have been lucky enough to work with some great people. I have enjoyed being a part of some amazing weddings, i have enjoyed spending time with loving families during portrait sessions and parties. I have photographed some really talented bands, stunning models, celebrities, the list goes on, cute dogs, picturesque landscapes, cars, racing drivers, local businessmen...... Every day has been different.

All of the above would certainly not have been possible with out the support of my beautiful wife Emma, who has put up me working long hours, and letting me make my dreams of running my own business a realality. Without you none of this would have been posible or worthwhile.

I also must not forget all my friends and family who have supported me, let me use them as models for test shoots and generally believed in me over the last year. some of you probably thought i was crazy giving up on a career that i had been building for the last 7 years, but i always have and always will go by the moto, 'if your not enjoying it, get out'.

There are also new friends that i have made during my first year as a photographer that have helped and guided me to where my business is now, Jeff Turnbull for all your training, and business mentoring, i can honestly say i wouldnt be writing this blog post if it hadnt of had the help and support from you, and also to some great photographers Ross Dean, Sam Carter, Andrea Simmons Abbott, Gary Wilson, and David Tyrer for all your great ideas and general support and friendship as we all set out to make our dreams come true.

So on a final note i just want to say a big thank you to all my clients over the last year, i have enjoyed working with every single one of you and i am looking forward to working with you and many more people over the next year.

If your getting married, holding a party, having a baby, getting engaged, needing some new images for your website or generally need a photographer why not get in touch so we can start planning your event.

www.jamesnealephotography.com www.beatimages.com 07833491550

Here are a few of my favourite images from the last year.