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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.

 

Tag Archives: Homemade

Imre Bécsi > March 2010 – Featured Pinhole Photographer

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Posted in Monthy Featured Pinhole Photographers, Photography, Pinhole

March 2010 pinhole photographer feature on Imre Becsi from Hungary. Read text about his pinhole philosophy along with some photos of his work.

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Canon EOS 5D Kodak Duaflex I Through The Viewfinder (TTV) Lens Attachment

Monday, May 11, 2009 Posted in Experimental, Photography

A few years back, a fellow photographer friend inquired if I was interested in doing a camera trade. A homemade Kodak Dualflex I, through the viewfinder (TTV) contraption for a Altoids mint tin pinhole camera (CK MintyCam). It sounded like a good trade to me to, so I got to work. Once we made the...

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San Diego Photographer Celebrates Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day

Sunday, April 26, 2009 Posted in Photography, Pinhole

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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Homemade Snoots For Canon 580EX II Speedlight Flash

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Posted in Experimental, Photography, photo gear

I recently invented a simple and low cost do-it-yourself (DIY) snoot made from a 3 x 24″ mailing tube, tennis ball can caps/lids and black matte spray paint. Before this I had been experimenting with a soda/beer can koozie (pictured below) and realized that the mailing tubes I was using for another project fit perfectly...

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Canon EOS 5D Digital Camera with Holga Lens

Sunday, February 8, 2009 Posted in Photography

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...

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