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.
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...
Photo of Mabel Odessey by Gary Waters Tarn Region (Southwest France) http://mabelodessey.com “I have been working solely with pinhole for about 20 years now, yet I continue to find new ways to use it, to step outside the box (excuse the pun) and use the limitations in a creative way. I first started photographing musicians...
“Pinhole photography is magic. With a small box that slowly collects time and light you can make the most amazing images. This slower and more contemplative form of photography is a welcome detour from the megapixels and digital imaging technology of my “day job” simply because it it so wonderfully non-tech. The process is a...
If you’re looking for a point and shoot camera with some manual controls and can shoot in RAW format, the Canon G9 may be the camera for you. First of all, lets get something straight… the Canon G9 is a point and shoot camera and is not a professional DSLR camera. Do not think that...
