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.

Scott McMahon > April 2009 – Featured Pinhole Photographer

Saturday, April 4, 2009 Posted in Monthy Featured Pinhole Photographers, Pinhole

Zone Plate Self-Portrait of Scott McMahon

Scott McMahon Featured Pinhole Photographer
Lancaster, PA
Artist’s website: www.scottmcmahonphoto.com

“Time is such a fragile thing, but steadfast and always there. I am interested in how the pinhole camera can capture and illustrate the passage of time, the changing expressions and postures of a person or landscape and how information gets distilled in a single image. The simplicity of the pinhole camera and the complexity of the images it is capable of capturing has fascinated me for many years. By using handmade and often subject specific pinhole cameras I photograph intimate aspects of the world around us and capture fleeting moments of the ephemeral nature of existence. I believe that pinhole is closer to how we see, imagine, dream and process images”

CK → As we all seem to be rocketing into the fast paced world of digital photography, it’s refreshing to discover and see photographers like Scott McMahon still slowly creating photographs the old fashion way. Using fine art processes to capture the essence of who we are as human beings… beautiful, mysterious and imperfect. When I look at Scott’s photos, I get a sense of slow distilled artistry that comes from being dedicated to the creation of the art form. As if each photo was hand carved into the paper and never to be created the same way again. It’s no wonder that Scott’s photos are published in one of the most acclaimed pinhole books, Pinhole Photography, Rediscovering a Historic Technique (2nd & 3rd Edition) by Eric Renner. Thanks Scott for sharing your work with us here and I wish you well wherever your creative path leads you in the future.