1967-1974
Album cover photography for music industry, contracted by group management and record companies.

1974-1976
Freelance photographer based in Monterey.

1976-1978
Photographic assignments in Africa for the Peace Corps, U.S. Embassy, and U. S. Information Service.

1978-1983
Freelance photography, working mostly in Paris, London, and California.

1983-1988
Principal, Admakers Advertising & Design, Monterey

1988-present
Owner, TGO/Tom O'Neal Photography. A photo studio specializing in portraiture, commercial, and fine art photography.