David Neff Photography

Top ProExceptional 5.0(77)
In high demand
  • 81 hires
  • Based in San Diego, CA
  • 12 years in business
  • 1 employee
  • Background checked

About David Neff Photography

Hi there! I am a professional portrait and lifestyle photographer based in San Diego, CA. The most important part of creating a fantastic finished product comes down to one word: communication! From before the shoot we will brainstorm on how we can make your shoot as meaningful as possible. The details matter - location, clothing, and time of day mean the world. I create timeless images with bold color, light, and strong concepts, usually with elements of nature. I have worked as a photographer for approximately 5 years and am so grateful for the lifestyle that it provides and for all the kind people I am able to meet. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, crazy ideas, or just to say hello :) Dave

Reviews

Alexis C.Sep 2025

David was so professional and kind. The day didn’t go as I planned personally but he was patient with me and brought all the support and creativity I needed to feel confident in myself during our phot shoot.

Seth Z.Sep 2025

It was a great experience working with David. He was prompt and well experienced. I hired him for a surprise proposal. He gave me a recommendation on where to go, along with where to stand, and we did a quick 15 minute session after the proposal. If you are looking for a photographer in San Diego, don't overthink it. Give David a hire!

Drew A.Sep 2025

We couldn't have been happier with our 1yr wedding anniversary photo session with David! He handled our last minute planning and out of town naivety with ease by suggesting a perfect meeting location and beautiful area for our session right near our hotel. He is a fantastic photographer who makes you feel comfortable during the session while also producing high quality work with a quick turn around. If you're in need of a photographer in San Diego (we opted for Coronado), then don't hesitate to book with David!

Karla S.Jul 2025

David has been excellent and what I hoped for. Communicative, an eye for style and open to my feedback. My experience mirrored the many positive reviews I read before making my decision. I look forward to teaming up with David again!

Sara H.Jul 2025

David was absolutely fantastic! He’s a super talented photographer who captured a ton of gorgeous, professional shots in no time. The photos turned out amazing, and he was so easygoing, even when I had to reschedule multiple times. The shoot itself was a lot of fun, even though I was initially nervous. I would recommend David to anyone looking for top-notch photos with someone who is relaxed, skilled, and highly professional.

Anne L.Jun 2025

There is so much that I want to say about my experience with David. First I was really nervous because I’ve never have hired a photographer from an application, also being from a different state was a bit nerve wrecking. The photo session I wanted was so special to me because I’ve never had family portraits taken before. I am beyond pleased with David. Not only did he help me With picking the perfect location, but he was on time, and has an amazing personality. He made us feel really comfortable. The weather was not what we anticipated, it was cold, windy, my eyes wouldn’t stop watering, but you can’t even tell, he had a way of making us forget about it. I am so grateful to god that I found him and would recommend everyone book him for your special moment. You will not be disappointed. I cannot thank you enough David.Means the world to me

Sushmita S.Mar 2025

We booked David for a super last minute maternity photoshoot and he did not disappoint! Really appreciate his proactive communication and helpfulness / flexibility in coordinating a time and place for the shoot. And he was fun & chill to work with during the shoot as well! Above all we loved the photos, which he delivered to us very quickly! Thank you David!

Ankit C.Jun 2023

David did a tremendous job taking our family pictures and I could not recommend him enough! He was very professional and through during and session; and, made us all feel very comfortable. The pictures came out AMAZING and we could not have asked for anything better! He shared our pictures with us before the time he had given us - truly a statement to his work ethic! Overall, 100% recommend!

Melissa H.Jun 2022

David is a consummate professional! The headshots he took turned out amazing!

Gillian C.Feb 2022

My experience with David was nothing but fantastic! He heard my vision and goals for the shoot and was able to produce exactly what I was looking for. He is a strong communicator and is able to direct people in front of the camera well to show off their individual personality! I felt very comfortable with David and was appreciative of all of his great ideas for poses and different settings. I will certainly be reaching out to David for more photos in the future! I would highly recommend his services.

Michelle G.Sep 2021

David did a fantastic job of capturing my daughter’s expressions and personality in her HS senior photo shoot. The photos are beautifully done with the exact type of artistry and look I was wanting. My daughter really appreciated all the direction he gave during the shoot so she knew exactly how to pose or move… made the shoot so easy! David has great creative vision, is very responsive and professional, and gives you a high quality final gallery of photos that really stand out from the crowd. Thank you David for the excellent work!

Julia H.Sep 2021

Working with David was amazing from start to finish. I contacted him about getting headshots for my boyfriend as a surprise gift. David responded quickly and we were able to get something set up easily. During the shoot, David made my boyfriend feel comfortable and at ease. The pictures turned out better than we could have imagined. We can't stop looking at them! I highly recommend working with David for any of your photography needs.

Emily S.Aug 2021

David was prompt with all aspects of the project. We transitioned smoothly between types of shots, and the photos were fantastic.

Brianne G.Jul 2021

Everything about our experience with David was awesome. He was responsive and extremely helpful despite thousands of miles of distance (I live in Germany and was coordinating a photoshoot for Portland), and ended up redirecting us to the PERFECT venue when the original place we'd planned for wasn't available. He was patient when my partner and I were a few minutes late, and he made the entire shoot comfortable, efficient, and easy. The finished photos are exactly what we need for our website and our company branding. Excellent value... We would love to work with David again. Can't recommend him enough!

Deanna M.May 2021

David's pictures turned out exceptional, even when working with a reluctant teenage boy. He was also very flexible and willing to work within my sons comfort level. I highly recommend him and would definitely work with him again!

Jessica B.Apr 2021

David made himself available for a last minute shoot with our local blossoming trees and the output was dynamite! We loved working with him - he's both utterly easygoing and puts his subjects at ease, and a photographer with a clear artistic vision he can action beautifully. Recommend him highly!

Jayne p.Apr 2021

David is a professional and knows what he’s doing. He made the process simple and was clear about the end result to bring my vision to life. This was really a great experience and the photos look amazing!

Kelsey I.Apr 2021

David was super responsive and we were able to arrange a same week shoot. His communication was seamless and I got the exact results I desired. 10/10 satisfied!

Anish K.Mar 2021

I had a great experience working with David to take some portrait shots. Photos came out better than expected and I am really happy with the results. He was easy to get along with which really helped a lot, showed a great sense of professionalism and took photos from all possible angles. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to capture some of their precious moments.

Amber G.Nov 2018

I got my senior pictures taken by David at Seaside and they turned out amazing! The quality is amazing and I got around 85 final pictures. I would definitely recommend David as a photographer, it was my first time getting pictures taken and he told me what to do and the pictures came out wonderfully.

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