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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.

 

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Chris Keeney Interviews South African Photographer, Craig Hunter Parker

San Diego photographer, Chris Keeney interviews South African photographer, Craig Parker. Dialogue and photos from that 2009 interview.

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San Diego Photographer Celebrates Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day

Each year at the end of April, pinhole photography enthusiasts around the world celebrate the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. The goal is to promote and celebrate the art of pinhole (lensless) photography. And being a person who is passionate about pinhole photography, I feel it is my duty to help spread the news to others...

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San Diego Wedding & Event Photographer Chris Keeney Launches New Site

Hello, my name is Chris Keeney and I’m a wedding, event and portrait photographer from San Diego, California. This blog posting is to announce my new website (chriskeeneyphoto.com). On this site I will be showcasing my wedding, portrait, event, engagement and assignment work.
Wedding and Bridal Photography
(formal/candid bride, groom and family portraits, wedding decor, wedding...

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Homemade Lens for Canon EOS 5D Digital DSLR Camera

A couple months ago, I was experimenting with attaching small random lenses to a body cap I had previously used for digital pinhole. I came across one certain lens/focal length that worked great. Of course you have to focus by moving closer and farther away from your subject matter. I found that the effect was...

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CK Design Business Cards

Since 2005 CK Design has used these handcraft 4 color process business cards. The cards are modeled after a continuous ticket, where each ticket, or this case card, is separated by a perfect. Each card also is customized by a small photo sticker that is adhered to each card.

Each month I could print out different...

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Andreas Wolkerstorfer > March 2008 – Featured Pinhole Photographer

“I can get very close to a basic process of picture making if I use a homemade pinhole camera. It is something special that the photographic film or paper is not separated by a lens or any other technical material from the surrounding. Light directly writes down on paper what can be seen through the...

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Chris Keeney Interviews Bosse Blomqvist

Name: Bosse Blomqvist
Hometown: Sweden
Interests: Alternative Process Photography
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/bosseb
Posted: 07.03.08
Introduction Statement
Bosse and I worked on this interview over nine months. During that time, Bosse was more than understanding about letting things happen in their own time. Maybe this is indicative of the type of photography Bosse creates. Nothing is rushed and forced into being… you can...

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Aloha Spirit

My wife and I just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary in Hawaii. While there we were fortunate enough to swim with spinner dolphins, large green sea turtles and visit many breathe taking vistas. Hawaii truly is a magical place. I like this web page that further explains the Aloha Spirit.
Below are a series of infrared...

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