About

Chris Keeney, a San Diego California based professional photographer, creates images with the highest of integrity and originality. Specializing in portraits (babies, children, families, couples, graduates), weddings (bridals and engagement), lifestyle, events (parties, corporate meetings, etc.) - as well as personal and fine art projects.

Primarily shooting digital, Chris Keeney constantly is refining his passion for traditional film and alternative film processes. Well known for his pinhole cameras and hand-made prints, distinguishes him as a one of the most unique photographers of his time and area. Bringing an unparalleled eclectic eye to the [viewfinder] of his camera (a marriage between his literal and intuitive eyes), he channels his style to reflect that of his clients’ vision and essence. Chris’ love for his family, children and friends has taught him the importance of time/timing; flaming his desire to preserve each moment as it unfolds. For him, knowing photographs he takes will touch lives, or simply bring a smile to someone’s face by visually recording a memorable moment that will be passed down through generations, fills him with gratitude and humility.

Francois Xavier > August 2008 – Featured Pinhole Photographer

Thursday, August 28, 2008 Posted in Monthy Featured Pinhole Photographers, Photography, Pinhole

“I began shooting with a pinhole cameras because I wanted to simplify my photography approach as much as possible. I wanted to go back to the simple source, to the basis of the photographic image creation. A box, a hole and a piece of photosensible material.

This statement created needs of experimentation, of technical improvements and of diversification of my shooting systems, giving them different results and distortion of my environment.”

CK → I was pleased to have accidentally run across this talented French photographer and pinhole camera maker. I was especially impressed with François’ homemade Omniscope images. They really give a unique perspective of the classic and modern architecture that you find around France.