Neal Kreuser Photography

graphy. We felt a connection with Neal almost right away, during our initial consultation. We had lots of questions, but never felt rushed or pressured. One of Neal’s biggest strengths (apart from his skill with the camera) is his down to earth personality. In a different context, this would be a guy who you would want to have a beer with. At the same time, he exudes professionalism and confidence in his work. He knows his stuff, especially concerning lighting. He knows how to capture the sunset in a way that makes the picture pop and sparkle. It’s just on another level. One of the things that really sets Neal apart is his willingness to do *whatever it takes* to get the perfect shot. There were at least two occasions where Neal almost killed himself - literally - because he was so focused on getting that angle. During our engagement photos, it was so hot Neal burned a hole through his jeans while lying on the asphalt for a good ground-up shot, but he never complained. Shortly afterwards, summer monsoons rolled in bringing torrential rain. This almost jeopardized the 2nd half of the shoot but Neal was willing to keep going anyway, taking possibly the best shots of the day. Personality-wise, Neal is a joker. We enjoyed him being silly in order to get people to smile. His jokes made us laugh, even when they were blatantly (and intentionally) corny. If you are looking for someone who is very formal and proper, there is nothing wrong with that, but just know that’s not Neal’s natural state. As for communication, Neal was always prompt to respond to any questions or concerns. Occasionally, there was a small delay, but it was never a problem. We couldn’t expect him to be answering texts while he is in the middle of a shoot or on his day(s) off. It did not ever take repeated texts or calls to get a question answered - he would always reply. Just don’t expect instantaneous replies every time. To be clear, the communication was excellent overall. Neal was also extremely flexible and adaptable to our wants and needs. If we wanted to do an extra location for the engagement photos, he was cool with it. If we needed to change a date or time, he was cool with it. We never got the impression that he was feeling put out or annoyed. He’s really good at going with the flow. We also received our photos extremely quickly, within a week or two at the most. It is possible to view your photos online, and then select which ones you’d like to have professionally retouched. Finally, value for the money. You can’t do better. There is simply no way. Neal told us he wants his services to be affordable for the average guy, not just the rich. Could he charge more? Honestly, we think he could and it would be justified. But that goes against some of his core beliefs, which to us apart from saving money, also impressed us in terms of character. You really get a lot for your money, and there is literally no sacrifice for the savings. 5 stars here. So, overall - talk to Neal and at least put him on your short list for photographers for your event. We had several people ask who our photographer was so they could see if he was available for their special occasions. We loved working with Neal and he made it fun the entire time. Thank you Neal!

otographer. I am a HUGE fan of the photo journalistic style (think National Geographic) because it is detailed and extremely difficult to master. Neal was the first vendor that I booked! Neal was exceptionally professional and fun to work with! He got along fantastically with my husband and I, our vendors, and our guests. Sometimes you hear horror stories of photographers and videographers not getting along, but this was definitely not the case- it was as if the three of them were college buddies and were working on a project together, and Neal worked SO HARD on getting the right angles for us. A good chunk of our guests commented how they had fun with Neal, or noticed him having a good time as he was taking photos. Now that's being multi-talented! One of the things my husband and I are most grateful for is that Neal was flexible with us in terms of our photography package- We selected one of his most popular packages, and then paid for an hourly rate. My husband and I recently got our photos back to make our selections, and we went through happy tears and laughter looking at them. If you want a photographer that is truly exceptional, and can make you re-experience the emotions of your wedding day, freezing them perfectly in time, don't look any further!

ures as the reception.

utely amazing on our special day. He allowed our 15yr old to help with lighting occasionally and was such a great experience for our family & friends.

and stress free! Would highly recommend!

ns. He knew exactly how to get amazing photos of us and our guests. You can tell he has been doing this for a long time and that he loves what he does. Hire him, and you will not be disappointed. He will also add some humor when needed. Great person, great photographer. I suggest you hire this guy, he will do what it takes to get that perfect shot for your wedding, or really any occasion. Thank you, Neal!!!

ure incredible moments and photos to cherish for years to come. I would 100% recommend hiring him for your big day. I’m absolutely blown away by how great he made our day.

elped the process. Since no one in the room had experience with boutonnieres before he spoke up and said he could put on our boutonnieres on for us. He had us pose, in what felt like hilarious poses, for pictures and they are beautiful. The care and flexibility that he has is amazing. I will forever refer him to people in the future.

ppy with Neals talent and the speed with which I received our photos back. We got sneak peaks the day after our ceremony and received our photos a month after our wedding. The wait was on us as we were on our honeymoon and had nothing to do with Neal. You won’t go wrong booking him for your special day as he is an extremely talented photographer and his images are simply magical!

hile making us laugh. His personality is incredible and he can became part of the family so fast. On top of that his work is amazing! Our engagement photos were included with our package and he has a variety of them depending on what you like. He responds back in a timely manner and made sure I got all the shots I needed the day of my wedding. Neal is a real one; he'll lay on the ground for you just to get that perfect shot. I have already recommended him to my friend who got engaged over Christmas.

dding and helped with posing and organizing everyone. He had some very creative posing and photo ideas. He delivered the edited photos in a very timely manner (in advance of the contract deadline). Neal is great to work with and highly professional. I would recommend to friends and family.

hoot two others and have been impressed by all the photos he has produced. Highly recommend working with Neal!

to capture every memorable moment from our big day. He got fantastic shots of everyone and everything, and wasn’t afraid to get down in the dirt or wet grass to do so. If you’re on the fence about hiring Neal, go ahead and pull the trigger with him, because you won’t be disappointed!

while also getting the job done. He dealt very well with all the strong personalities in my family and got some great shots. He has a great eye and caught some beautiful photos of our sunset wedding. Top notch all around!

than where it should be and conduct to march that. Not so with Neal Kreuser Photography. Down to earth, not shy about anything and completely and entirely willing to put themselves out there to get that perfect shot. We will keep these folks in mind for any future photography needs.

e was super affordable and could probably charge way more for what he gives! We have stunning photos and we were laughing the whole time!

say enough great things about him as a person and about his work as a professional. Neal is super laid back and seems like someone who adapts well to any situation. Neal is likable and struck me as being very down-to-earth with a great sense of humor. As an overwhelmed bride, I appreciated his ability to jump in, take charge and capture truly beautiful, important moments during the ceremony and reception. I felt like I could trust Neal’s judgment and ability, which really helped with my own stress level on the “big day.” Neal is talented and creative; his work is truly unique and his abilities as a photographer are impressive. As a couple, we are so glad to have had Neal photograph our wedding and would HIGHLY recommend him to any bride and groom. Neal is without a doubt, a 10/10.

ot only did we Love them but we can honestly go into any of our family's homes and see multiple pictures on everyone's walls of the wedding because of how Neil captured Everyone to display in our homes for years to come. Thank you Neil for your professionalism, attention to detail and Incredible work!! Beyond satisfied!.

set to create very unique and beautiful shots, and we're very happy we chose him to photograph our wedding!

l my guests loved him too! Every single person that has looked at our wedding photos has commented on how talented our photographer was. EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON!!! And they are right. Neal has an amazing eye and perfectly captured every special moment during our wedding. I can't say enough about Neal. If you truly want the memories of your special day to be beautifully preserved, Neal is definitely the guy you should trust. You won't be disappointed.

ers went above and beyond to help out any way they could to keep the night moving smoothly.

fect shots so you have TONS of perfect shots instead of just one or two like you might get from other photographers. The pictures are incredible, even the unedited ones! We get compliments all the time on how amazing our wedding photographer was when people see the pictures. Thank you again, Neal!

day. As a bride I knew I could count in Neal to help me capture the shots I wanted! We can’t thank Neal enough and will definitely be using him in the future for other photography related events!

on his work when people see them.

u don’t use Neal you’re making a mistake. He can even get your stoic father to smile. He captures every moment you want to remember.

e our wedding special just by being there! We received our proofs the very next day and they were spectacular! We are so glad we chose Neal!

ome! Highly recommend!

y running through the desert, crawling through bushes, and balancing over a swimming pool. They were great at kindly keeping us all on schedule to get the shots we wanted at different points of the night, and somehow made these amazing, gorgeous backgrounds out of totally normal places. Neal is also amazing at blending in with the guests and making everybody forget there's a camera in his hand, so we also got wonderful candid photos of happy friends and family. I cannot recommend Neal Kreuser Photography highly enough - hands down the best photographer out there. (And the lay-flat photo album is stunning...you definitely want one.)

reassuring from day one -- and through our last-minute stress. Rest assured, he has the experience necessary to help you figure out how to capture joy even if your celebration is hampered by this pandemic. Leading up to the wedding and on the day itself, Neal was professional, punctual, and charismatic! Eight months later as my mom flips through our wedding photo book, she *always* comments on how great our photographer was. She's right. You will not regret hiring Neal Kreuser.

ows how to set the scene; I had 20 people in my wedding party, and he successfully directed and guided each person to pose and obtained an amazing group photo. Not only was that impressive, but he was able to judge our personalities after only knowing us an hour and created beautiful couple photos. I will recommend Neal to anyone looking for an astounding photographer, he has by far created some of the best photos I have ever seen.

everyone feel comfortable. The candid shots that Neal does are amazing, he truly captures individual personalities.

ides you through to make sure he meets your needs. We had him to cover our wedding for 7 hrs and WOW this guy is absolutely creative! We never felt worried nor doubt him. His work speaks for itself. He works with multiple cameras to make sure he captures the best moments and oh man he didn't miss any single details. He had our pictures ready in less than 2 weeks and we totally loved them. He has so much experience which projects on what he does and just comes out naturally. I can't believe how comfortable we felt with him. We recommend him 100%. He is great to communicate with and he is very professional. He is very punctual and he's got a great sense of humor. We couldn't have asked for more. If there was 10 stars we could mark for his work he would definitely get them from us! Thank you so much Neal you are absolutely AMAZING! The Pavelka's

eremony to capture the best lighting. Some of my friends waited months for their photos with other photographers and we got ours the next day! I could not recommend enough!!

im until much too late and he still was able to make it work to shoot for us that day. The pictures came out phenomenal and he was absolutely great at knowing how to make shots happen to come out perfect. He was also super fun which is a huge bonus! I would highly recommend him to do any wedding photography.

ity in this challenging time. We are beyond thrilled with our photos, and would absolutely work with Neal again. He took the lead when it came to poses, which was perfect for us. He also was willing to allow us to have fun with poses! Neal respected our time limitations and got us photos to review the following day! His attention to detail and willingness to work with us made our day so special.

le and did not add any additional stress to the day. He even made taking pictures fun! He’s so funny! He sent us a link of all of the photos he took within 24 hours of the wedding. At the wedding, he even projected some of the pictures up on a screen for us! Neither of us are good at posing for pictures, but he knew how to coach us to get the best shots! We highly recommend Neil as a photographer for your special event.

veral people for the job and are so glad that we chose Neal. He arrived early and took every picture that we wanted and more. Neal helped keep our schedule running smoothly from our letters to each other and first look straight through dinner and our first dance. Neal sets everyone at ease, is friendly, and brings jokes and fun to his profession. Because of his lighthearted and fun side, he was able to get genuine smiles and capture the happiness of the day. He is able to do this while at the same time producing incredible photographs that are a work of art. His technical skill is evident in his work but that does not explain how fun he is to have at the wedding. It blew us away that he provided over 1600 photos the very next day after our wedding. Most of which require no editing whatsoever which is something we have never experienced even with a number of professional photographers we have worked with over the years. Neal is outstanding because he truly knows his equipment and what poses really work for whatever size group you have. It seemed so effortless for him to produce simply exquisite work. I am sure it helped that he knew the location so well, but we truly believe he would produce exceptional work wherever he is. Neal knew exactly where to take pictures for perfect backgrounds and how to balance the light in the pictures to make art that will be a focal point in our home forever.

ing and will be cherished for a lifetime. He’s extremely personable and so much fun to work with. We get compliments constantly on his beautiful work.

have to worry and could focus on making our wedding fun. Neal was that person for us. He was very easy to work with and was accommodating to the photos that we specifically wanted to take. We feel Neal was able to capture all of the fun that our wedding had.