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.
Shikiko Endo is a pinhole (lensless) photographer currently living in Tokyo, Japan who has a unique eye for this art form. She is the July 2010 pinhole photographer feature on my website (www.chriskeeney.com) and on my blog (www.chriskeeneyphoto.com/blog)
March 2010 pinhole photographer feature on Imre Becsi from Hungary. Read text about his pinhole philosophy along with some photos of his work.
In this online gallery I have selected of few of my favorite photos from each of the 2009 pinhole photographer features from my website and blog. I would like to thank all the artists that have contributed to this series for making it what I think is one of the most interesting collection of images...
Pinhole self-portrait Two second exposure Ilford 3200 b/w film at f/138 Zero Image 2000 6x6cm pinhole camera “My wife and I experimented with a Zero Image 2000 6x6cm pinhole camera back in 2006 and, upon viewing the resulting first frame from a roll of Ilford PanF-50 b/w film, I was hooked. I’m still drawn, now...
