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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.

 

Experimentation

All photography relating to experimentation. Exploring different possibilities of seeing and interpreting light and dark photographically.

Underwater photo created in Lanai’i Hawaii, Canon G9 Camera

“Bobs” – 2001 Larned, Kansas // Film: TRI-X 400 // Image created with Holga camera using Holgashop technique of arbitrarily advancing the film between each shot.

Trigger fish swimming in Hulopoe Bay, Lanai’i Hawaii // Canon G9 RAW  image processed in Adobe Lightroom

John Deere // Holgashop image // Kodak Tri-X 120 film // 2002 Garfield, Kansas

Self portrait Infrared image created with Canon G9 camera and Hoya r72 filter // July 2008, Hawaii
>> you can view more of my film and digital infrared photography on chriskeeney.com

Self portrait Infrared image created with Canon G9 camera and Hoya r72 filter // July 2008, Hawaii


Photo graffiti high key experiment // 10.2008

Lia – Canon EOS 5D image created with a homemade lens