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.
Chris Keeney takes some time off with his family to hike the nature trails of the William Heise County Park and to create some different pinhole perspectives with his son Colin (AKA Mr. Ruby Rocks)
“The digital age has turned photography into a lazy man’s sport. And I love it, because I’m lazy. No dealing with film. No darkroom chemicals. That’s for me. But when the passion I had for photography as a youth was rekindled a few years ago, it was pinhole photography, not digital, that lit the fire....
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...
