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.
Children portraits of boys and girls from a princess birthday party in San Diego, California. Photos by Chris Keeney
2010 Spring portrait session with baby Ellie. Photographs by San Diego portrait photographer, Chris Keeney.
San Diego, California family portrait photographer, Chris Keeney, sets up a mini portable studio in the client’s home to create baby, children and family photography. Shot on-location in San Diego, February 2010 with Canon EOS 5D, 85mm F/1.2 and 50mm F/1.4 lenses.
Husband, father, friend and photographer, Chris Keeney spends some time with his family in the San Diego mountain town of Julian California and reflects on his life with words and images.
The other day I was experimenting with a series of portraits using my Canon EOS 5D, a 50mm f/1.4 lens, and two 580EX II speedlights (one on camera and one off-camera), triggered with PocketWizard II plus transceivers. In order to be able to focus in the dark I attached a 580EX speedlite on my camera...
