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.
2009 head shots of San Diego graphic designer, Tara Brouwer photographed by portrait photographer Chris Keeney
San Diego photographer, Chris Keeney on assignment in Bozeman Montana photographing the Learning Circle Montessori School. Photos of elementary children learning in the classroom and playing on the playground.
Jeremy and Gisenyi’s summer engagement session in San Diego with wedding photographer Chris Keeney
The other day on the way to lunch with an old time San Diego graphic designer friend of mine, a spontaneous creative idea popped into my mind. As we were passing the parking lot of the Undisputed Fitness and Training Center on 16th and K street in downtown San Diego, I noticed a wall which...
Holga lens modified for DSLR digital camera body.
After creating my first homemade lens for the Canon EOS 5D, I found by searching the internet that there was a large interest in achieving Holga-like effects with a DSLR digital camera.
Obviously, film is film and digital is digital, so regardless what you slap on the front your...
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...
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...
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...
