At the early age of seventeen, Neill Whitlock knew in his heart that traveling and photography were his life's passions. After graduating from Guilford College in North Carolina, Neill fulfilled his "alternative service" at General Rose Memorial Hospital in Denver during the Vietnam War. Neill remained in Colorado after fulfilling his obligations in order to photograph and explore the beautiful Rocky Mountains. From Colorado, Neill ventured to Massachusetts, where he took a summer job lobster fishing. Working for $20 a week and free lobster, he photographed and documented the decline of coastal fishing villages along the Northeastern shoreline. With his first photo essay under his belt, he moved to Los Angeles. There, he studied at the prestigious Art Center College of Design. After studying and working with some of L.A.'s most successful photographers, Neill launched his first studio in North Hollywood.

The overwhelming success of Neill's studio in LA put Neill in the professional spotlight and shortly thereafter Neill relocated to Dallas and began shooting for high profile clients such as Neiman Marcus, American Airlines, Harpers Bazaar, Zales, American Express, 7 Eleven, and others. While Neill's professional commercial career was in the fast lane, Neill continued to be inspired by his personal passion for photojournalistic work, and when not traveling the world for work, he traveled the world in pursuit of his own photographic adventures.

With over forty years of professional experience, Neill's expertise, love of people, and passion for the creative process kept him in high demand for a wide range of interesting and challenging commercial projects. Today, when not busy mentoring College students Neill continues to travel and photograph the world, still inspired with the same excitement and joy he felt all those years ago. To see Neill's portfolio please visit: www.NeillWhitlock.com.