http://www.chriskeeney.com/images/CK_Design-Photogrpahy_logo.jpg http://www.chriskeeney.com 120 60 http://www.chriskeeney.com News and Resources for Designers and Photographers Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:24:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html As a photojournalist I spend my time looking for fractions of seconds that when combined with the right light and the correct framing tell a story and capture the essence of a moment in someones life. Everything is digital. Everything is quick. Photography has become computerized and negatives have been replaced by pixels. The darkroom replaced by the laptop. Working with the pinhole blender camera is like being inside that refrigerator box once again. The images I make with the blender surprise me and allow the wonder of photography to return. The camera requires light to paint upon the films surface for seconds or even minutes which seems to melt the moments into a single frame. There is little to no precision required as the camera inverts and bends the subject matters, weaving color and shapes back into themselves, creating the essence of the scene instead of its exact reproduction. All the blender images here were made with Chris Peregoys Original 120 Pinhole Blender camera" Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html The first time I saw pinhole imagery was in an alternative photography class. I was amazed that you could use the long exposure times to 'ghost' figures in and out of the final picture. There is a wonderful series by Julie Schachter in The Visionary Pinhole by Lauren Smith. These photos were so inspirational, so innovative to me, I'd never seen anything like them. I mulled over the possibilities but didn't begin in earnest till about a year later when I was completely bored of my current batch of lens photos. I decided to shamelessly imitate Ms. Schachter's ideas. After a lot of challenges: working out how to get any image, much less and interesting one, I learned I wanted an entirely different outcome. I had started backpacking and was far more drawn to landscape. I also wanted to use the open ended possibilities of the home made pinhole camera to make a foundation for experimental processes. I could cut a full roll of 120 mm film in half and create a continuous panorama. I could use 8 in. x 10 in. Ortho Litho films, placed side by side in giant aluminum cans to get an extra wide angle, detail rich large format image. I particularly liked to solarize the Litho in the darkroom. The huge surface area of the negatives provides a lot of information to explore. I develop my own color negatives so I can tweak the process at any point. I use black and white film and print chemistry on color films and vary the temperatures and timing on everything. Expired films seem to work best for me, they carry their own surprising quirks and I feel less precious about the investment, consequently I'm even more inclined to break the rules and take risks. Its a long way from my inspiration but I still plan to adapt Ms. Schachters 'Bathers Series' into a subjective vision, possibly involving alternative processes, certainly using a pinhole camera. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html I started taking pinhole photographs in the early 1990s, after having seen some image (dont remember which one any longer) with an extremely tempting expression. Yep, that was how I saw the world as well! I discovered the wonderful magazine "Pinhole Journal" (R.I.P.) and started taking my first steps into this mysterious and oh so appealing new world of imagery. Since then, I have mostly worked with 120-film in an old bellows camera turned into a very wide-angled pinhole camera. But lately I started using other cameras as well; film canister cameras and some commercial pinhole cameras such as the amazing anamorph Abelson Scope camera. The pinhole camera is a tool that allows me to create images that I can imagine - but not always see. But most of the time it is a tool that helps me a lot in the image-creating, since it involves a great deal of chance. I seldom know exactly what the images will look like - which quite often make them a lot better than they had been if I had worked mainly from my own plans. I also really just love opening the camera, seeing the light flowing into it, creating a unique image - an image that can never be repeated... (I just hope the exposure is somewhat correct! Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html I started taking pinhole photographs in the early 1990s, after having seen some image (don't remember which one any longer) with an extremely tempting expression. Yep, that was how I saw the world as well! I discovered the wonderful magazine "Pinhole Journal" (R.I.P.) and started taking my first steps into this mysterious and oh so appealing new world of imagery. Since then, I have mostly worked with 120-film in an old bellows camera turned into a very wide-angled pinhole camera. But lately I started using other cameras as well; film canister cameras and some commercial pinhole cameras such as the amazing anamorph Abelson Scope camera. The pinhole camera is a tool that allows me to create images that I can imagine - but not always see. But most of the time it is a tool that helps me a lot in the image-creating, since it involves a great deal of chance. I seldom know exactly what the images will look like - which quite often make them a lot better than they had been if I had worked mainly from my own plans. I also really just love opening the camera, seeing the light flowing into it, creating a unique image - an image that can never be repeated... (I just hope the exposure is somewhat correct! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html 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 throwback to the way photographers first made images back in the mid 1800s and I appreciate this connection to the early history of photography. Intellectually, I also love the fact that this image-making "technology" was written about back in the time of Aristotle, and even earlier (they just didn't have the ability to record the images back then). For me, photographing with a pinhole camera is as much about the experience of making the image as it is about the finished photograph. My memories of venturing into the world to create pinhole photos are as cherished as the actual images that I collect in that amazing magic box. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html Pinhole photography is so much fun! My brother Brian taught me the process nine months ago and I was immediately hooked. It gets my creative gears going because everything in the process is a variable and open to creative exploration. You can play with the shape of the camera, orientation of the picture plane, type of paper or film, length of exposure, alternative processing, and on and on. I love thinking up ways to make new cameras, it really appeals to my puzzle solving nature. Watching an image materialize out of the developing ether is absolute magic and I love the dark spooky atmosphere you get with black and white paper negatives. What started out as a cool way to keep in touch with my brother across the country, has developed into a real passion for me, and my brother and I have never been closer. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html The reason why I like pinhole photography is that my curiosity is always stimulated. I always find the process of making the photo exciting. The time spent creating pinhole photos heals me. When I am looking at subject with my camera, I learn the sense that I am talking with myself. I think more so, when I'm taking flower and the plant pictures. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.sdnews.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2008/03/20/47e2961b7ef09 In a move to incorporate both new and vintage technologies into the classroom environment, a combined class of third- and fourth-grade students at Loma Portal Elementary School were treated to a lesson in pinhole photography on March 12.The lesson featured both a demonstration from a local photographer and the chance for students to experiment by taking a few of their own pictures. In addition, a podcast, a short instructional video, was also taped on the subject in the school’Äôs library and will be posted on the Internet, according to Loma Portal teacher Kelly Magaudda. ’ÄúIt was a lot of fun for the kids,’Äù she said. ’ÄúThey haven’Äôt seen their pictures yet and they’Äôre very excited to see what they created.’ÄùChris Keeney, a local photographer who is known for his work with pinhole cameras and for teaching how to make them, spoke to the class. Before the lesson, Keeney said he planned to demonstrate for students the basic concepts and principles of pinhole photography and how such cameras in their raw forms differ from the advanced technologies now seen in today’Äôs digital cameras. He also said he wanted to teach children that the photographic form is not too difficult to use. After the demonstration, Magaudda said students would go outside the classroom to take their own pictures using donated pinhole cameras made from small paint cans with their insides painted black.Prior to meeting with the class, Keeney volunteered to be featured in a podcast alongside Julian, a 3rd-grade student, who asked him several questions about pinhole photography. On camera, Keeney explained that a pinhole camera doesn’Äôt have a traditional glass lens and does not focus light by confining it through a tiny hole to making an impression on the material inside. ’ÄúPinhole photography, really, you can use paper, you can use film ’Ķ ,’Äù he said. ’ÄùI mean, anything that is light-sensitive.’ÄùAfter the podcast shoot, Julian said he was looking forward to the lesson and said he liked the idea of experimenting with the pinhole cameras ’Äúbecause it’Äôs fun.’ÄùHe said he likes photography because ’ÄúYou get to explore your mind.’Äù A classmate added, ’ÄúYeah, and you get to keep the pictures.’ÄùThe lesson apodcast were put together by director Donna Guthrie of ’ÄúMeet Me at the Corner, Virtual Field Trips for Kids,’Äù said Magaudda. Magaudda said the podcast will be available to view at www.meetmeatthecorner.org. Founded in 2006 by Guthrie, the site is ’Äúa dynamic, interactive site which encourages individual expression and participation through video submissions from children worldwide, featuring their special corner of the world,’Äù according to the program’Äôs Web site. Magaudda said the idea for the lesson came about after a chance meeting with Guthrie at a Christmas party last year. Magaudda, mentioning that she was a teacher, prompted Guthrie to bring up the subject of doing a podcast. ’ÄúI said, ’ÄòAre you kidding me?’Äô My goal for the year was to do a podcast,’Äù Magaudda toldGuthrie. Magaudda said the topic was chosen to fit in with March as pinhole photography month. Magaudda said her students got a lot out of the lesson. ’ÄúIt’Äôs something that no one’Äôs ever done [the pinhole photography podcast in a classroom setting] and they’Äôre very excited that they’Äôre like pioneers. I think they’Äôre feeling proud about it,’Äù Magaudda said. Mon, 12 Mar 2008 08:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/pages/journal04.html I know I've posted a feed announcement about my music page already. But due the fact that I've been updating the page more than usual, I thought I'd post another announcement for those of you who are into music and sharing the names and songs of musicians you like. Music has been a big part of my life for a long time. Even though I do not play a musical instrument, I have always been inspired my the music created by others. At a young at I collected 33 RPM records and cassette tapes. I would spend hours mixing together songs I liked on tapes and then share them with friends. In the process of sharing with friends, I would discover other artists. I also was intrigued how music can motivate and inspire you. Music keeps me moving when I exercise and inspires me to keep working. I have created this list of artists in the spirit of sharing the joy that these musicians have given me. Hopefully you will find some artist and music that will inspire you in a similar way. For those of you who are music junkies and want to share with me, please don't hesitate to send me an email with some of your favorites. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:50:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html I can get very close to a basic process of picturemaking 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 very small hole in the can or the box. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:34:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html I'm always drawn to pinhole imagery. With it's simplistic capture of light and shadow. The ability to record a span of time, turning a busy sidewalk or any action into a translucent wave of motion. It's inherently illustrative and ethereal image quality. Like a minds eye glance where, not all the information is there yet, it is all there... all we need. Be it an altered 35mm film canister, altoids tin, a store bought production or highly over-engineered ABS plastic prototype (with rise and fall), every pinhole camera has it's own voice. And I view in appreciation and wonderment of how image makers combine that voice with their own. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:37:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/Bea.html I'm not really sure when and how I first cam across Bea's photos. But when I did, I was sure that this artist created from the heart. Her photos seemed to be a pure reflection of how she saw and interpreted the world around her. Words like , simple, sincere and honest came to mind when viewing her images. I enjoyed how her images felt like they were created and inspired by spirits of the earth. All made with this appreciation for art which is crafted by hand. I think you'll find her photos memorizing. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/Bea.html Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html There are many things that pinhole photography has taught me: to be still, to be watchful, to wait without expectation, to appreciate the passage of time in the form of light and movement. From the moment a very wise friend put a pinhole camera into my hands, I've been exploring the world in ways I never knew were possible. And to this day, I never quite know how an image will turn out... for pinhole photography (at least to me) is far from being an exact science. It forces me to do more than think about a final image - it forces me to dream about the many possibilities of that final image. In that way, this type of photography tells a story... to be read later at one's leisure, written not with letters but with words of light and motion. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/ck_mintyCam.html In an effort to create a better pinhole camera which will produce sharper pinhole images, CK will now be drilling his pinholes into 48 gauge brass sheet metal. For those of you that have purchased Mintycams in the past, I am more than happy to send you a new brass pinhole, that you can then modify to your existing MintyCam. Please Email me your name and address and I will drop one in the mail to you. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/ck_mintyCam.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html For Zeb, pinhole photography is about a vision of time. A pinhole image captures a span of seconds, minutes, hours or even days. This is a key difference from more traditional photography, which operates in the realm of fractions of a second. I am fascinated by the pinhole's natural ability to realize a span of time in a single image, an ability that humans do not have outside of our imaginations. Pinhole photography also forces me to slow down, be patient, to interact with the scene and the moment I am attempting to capture. Instead of firing of a quick exposure and being more of a transient observer to a specific moment, I become more a part of the scene. Ultimately though, pinhole photography is about vision, and that perspective through a pin sized hole can unlock amazing worlds that were previously hidden and often even unimagined. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html Arunas has studies art for 15 years, he has been a photographer, traveller, rebel, philosopher, poet and generally calls himself a 'freely wandering soul'. In 1982, after completing his studies at the Art Academy Arunas joined the Art Photographers' Union in Lithuania and starting practising photography seriously. He travelled through the former Soviet Union, Siberia’Äôs mountains, Soviet Asia republics and beyond the Polar Circle near North Sea. He also had his own photo studio teaching youngsters (12-16 years old) photography, from very basics, mixing chemicals, making emulsions, film processing, printing to advanced. In 1991 Arunas moved to New York, where he now lives and works as a freelance photographer for Anthology Film Archives and others. He lives with his wife Oksana and 3 year old son, Vincent. Under influence of my friend and photographer Gintautas Trimakas I took a closer look to pinhole phenomena and that was it - I was treacherously ambushed and trapped by it. Now I’Äôm totally into this very intimate process. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:00:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/cinematography/index.html Early in 2007, I was approached by film writer and director, Vernon Mortensen to be the director of photography for his new movie, The Picnic. After the creation of this film, I decided to continue my practices as a cinematographer and have added this webpage to post and document future film projects. I am currently working on a experimental art film, which I hope to release to the public in early 2008. http://www.chriskeeney.com/cinematography/index.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/ThereseBrown.html You can change the world with the art you create. At the time I came across Therese Brown's photos on Flickr, I was having doubts about why I was posting images to the internet. I wasn't making any money off it and I thought it was something I did to stroke my ego and inspire myself to keep creating. Then I saw Therese's photos. She seem to capture the life around her in a "real" and personal way. Her sense of capturing the light as she saw it, was inspiring to me. A walk through a local park, making herself lunch or practicing her Akido, all became an extension of her love for photography. Like all artist, we strive to make a living off our craft and sometimes wonder why we keep creating art if we're never going to see a "return" on our investment. In my opinion Therese's love for photography and sensitivity for light and the life around her, makes for inspirational photography. Photos that make you think and ponder about your own life and connection to others. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/ThereseBrown.html Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/featured-photographers.html CK Photography will be featuring a new pinhole photographer each month on this web page. October's feature pinhole photographer is Brian Krummel. A pinhole camera maker and photographer from Pittsburgh, PA. Brian's ability to create interesting images from pinhole cameras he makes from simple containers he finds, is quite impressive. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:00:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/pages/journal04.html Ever since I can remember, I've always loved listening to music. From cassette tapes, 33 RPM records to MP3's. I have listened, collected, and traded my music for years. Each one of these artists have inspired me to think and grow in a different way. In this journal web page on my site, my goal was to create a dynamic page that listed all the musicians I enjoy and have enjoyed listening to over the years. Hopefully by sharing this list, I will somehow help others to discover some of the music these artists have created. http://www.chriskeeney.com/pages/journal04.html Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:21:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/ck_cameras.html There are all sorts of cameras out there in all different sizes and formats. But sometimes the best camera can be found right in your own kitchen or your local thrift store. In this online camera gallery you can find some of my toy, vintage and homemade pinhole cameras. You also can find instructions (DIY) on how to make your own pinhole cameras, such as the SPAMera (a pinhole camera made out of SPAM tin) and the MintyCam (a pinhole camera made out of an Altoids mint tin) http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/ck_cameras.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:27:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/ArnoldErasmus.html A while back I got a random email from a photographer who had seen some of the pinhole paper negative images I had taken in Mexico. He kindly asked me to view some of his images (Walking With Giants), which he thought had a similar look and feel to my images. After a few minutes of viewing his website, I knew we shared a similar creative vision. Being in Cape Town, South Africa made it difficult to communicate a bit, but we found a way to make it work. I think you'll find Arnold's images compelling, provocative and inspiring. It has been a pleasure getting to know more about this artist through this interview. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/ArnoldErasmus.html Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:13:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/wordpress I have been hearing a lot of good talk about WordPress and the blog software they provide for free on their website. In order to allow people to comment on my site and be able to post text and photo updates I've added this feature to chriskeeney.com. Please feel free to make any comments or suggestions. Thanks -Chris http://www.chriskeeney.com/wordpress Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:43:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/index.html Being a photographer who is passionate about pinhole photography, I wanted to create a complete all-in-one online resource that offers information for the beginner, amateur and professional pinhole photographer. I hope you find this information helpful whatever your pinhole needs are. You may want to bookmark this page, as I will be adding updates as I discover new information. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pinhole/index.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:27:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/infrared.html I am pleased to announce that I have added an infrared photo gallery to chriskeeney.com. In the following web pages I will be showcasing my new and old infrared photography as well as giving tips and tricks on how I created certain effect on images. I also will be testing and giving examples of photos using infrared film made by Kodak, Konica and Iflord in regular and pinhole cameras. You can also see examples and experimentation of Hoya's r72 digital infrared filter. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/infrared.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/RebeccaPendel.html Over the years I have discovered a number of people that have inspired me to push myself to create better photographs and Becky is one of these people. Her photos would somehow summon my imagination to dark and mysterious place... as if by looking at the image would magically transported you to another time and dimension. Hopefully her words and images will move you as much as they have for me. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/RebeccaPendel.html Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/RobertHolmgren.html These days the Holga camera has become to be a household name in photography. And I think you'll find after reading and reviewing Robert Holmgren's Holga photos, that he has mastered this little plastic toy camera. Robert's strong sense of composition and lighting combined with the unique effects of the Holga are living proof that is less about the camera and more about what you do with. It has been my pleasure to have been able to speak with Robert and to get to know his creative process better. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/RobertHolmgren.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:50:00 PST http://www.scripps.edu/mb/goodin/index.html It is my pleasure to announce that CK Design + Photography will be creating a new series of web pages for The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in La Jolla, California. The webpage designs will be for The Goodin Lab which is part of the Molecular Biology Department of TSRI. I will be working directly with David B. Goodin, Ph.D Associate Professor of Molecular Biology TSRI, to come up with a new look and feel for their lab website. Currently this lab has been doing some exciting new research using the Stanford Synchrotron to study enzymes. The Goodin site will most likely launch by mid July of 2007 http://www.scripps.edu/mb/goodin/index.html Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:09:00 PST http://www.unfilms.com/ I am happy to announce that I have been hired to be the Dirctor of Photography for the upcoming film "The Picnic" produced and created by experimental film company, Unconventional Films. This film is directed by Vernon Mortensen and produced by Neil Trusso. This film will be shot in San Diego county in June and released later this year as a short film. I will post a link to the movie after it has been cut and released to the public. http://www.unfilms.com/ Thu, 24 May 2007 01:27:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/KatieCooke.html What a pleasure it was to interview this Edinburgh, Scotland artist, Katie Cooke. If you enjoy the art of pinhole photography, then I'm sure you will find much to like when you see Katie's photos on her Slowlight blog. I find her to be one of those rare modern day renaissance artists, who are multi-talented. She mixes and creates art in photography, book making, writing, graphic design... I also found that using the iChat software for this interview process proved to work well. It enabled us to talk quickly in mostly in words and pictures. Katie's kindness and willingness to finish the interview made the process even better. Thank you Katie and I wish you all the best, wherever your artistic journey takes you! http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/KatieCooke.html Wed, 23 May 2007 09:05:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/holga.html I am happy to announce that I have finally updated the Holga gallery on chriskeeney.com. I hope to keep adding new photos as well as posting new Holga techniques and resources in the future. So please check back for updates. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/holga.html Tue, 22 May 2007 07:10:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/07CKgiveaway-winners.html The 2007 CK Camera Give Away Winners Of Three CK Custom Made Lavazza Espresso Can Pinhole Cameras are: Tom with No.11 (Camera No. 12) Congrats Tom of Signal Hill, California! - Balˆ°zs with No.74 (Camera No. 74) - Sophie with 59 (Camera No. 57) // I want to say thank you to all of you who submitted numbers and inspirational quotes. My goal is to create a number of homemade pinhole cameras to be given away on chriskeeney.com every year. I hope to spread the love pinhole photography as well as inspire others to create their own pinhole cameras and photos. If all goes as planned, I will post a new camera give away, in February, which is two months before the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. (Sunday April 29th, 2007). http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/07CKgiveaway-winners.html Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:03:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/design/pages/prince-championship.html Prince Tennis introduces three new tennis balls SKU's to their product line. The Championship labels will follow in the footsteps to its predecessor brand (Prince Tour) and will be sold in sporting goods stores such as Sports Chalet, The Sports Authority, Dicks Sporting goods, Etc. Prince Tennis will now offer Championship tennis balls in Regular Duty, Extra Duty felt and a Championship High Altitude ball (high altitude to be released by summer 2007). http://www.chriskeeney.com/design/pages/prince-championship.html Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:03:00 PST http://www.f295.org/wordpress/?p=37 I was kindly asked by Tom Persinger of f295, if I would be interested in entering the SPAMera, into the SCC exhibition (Picture This’ÄîA Camera Made from a Coconut!) Presented at the Society for Contemporary Craft’Äôs satellite gallery at One Mellon Center in downtown Pittsburgh (April 27’ÄîJune 3, 2007), Picture This will feature hand-made cameras created from unusual materials such as, clay, wood, shipping pallets, a cigar box, a spam tin and a coconut among many other found objects. The exhibition is being featured in conjunction with The f295 Symposium on Lensless, Alternative and Adaptive Photographic Processes being held in Pittsburgh April 26-29, 2007. Even though I will be unable to attend, I am pleased and honored to contribute somehow to this event. Thanks f295 and SCC! http://www.f295.org/wordpress/?p=37 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:03:00 PST http://www.thehartford.com I was pleased to find out the other day that CK Photography was awarded a week long photoshoot for The Hartford. Event to take place in Laguna Beach and the greater Los Angeles area.(April 29th to May 7th) http://www.thehartford.com Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:20:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/ck_mintyCam.html I never thought I'd be using my site to sell things, but after getting a number of emails from people all over the world, I decided now might be the best time to start. For those people who want to get involved in mintycam pinhole photography, but don't necessarily want to take the time and effort to make their own, this is a great alternative. Even though I enjoy making cameras, I still needed to come up with a price that would cover my material costs as well as shipping. And for those who want their cameras personalized, I will be spray painting (with stencils) the customer's initials on the back of the tin. See link for more information. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:30:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/NicolaiMorrisson.html I too was interested in finding out more about this talented photographer. So I came up with my own questions for Nick to answer. I soon would discover that Nick had all sorts of creative skills which would explain the amazing work I saw on Flickr. I like his online interview idea so much, I decided to keep that creative volley going on in my site. So the birth of Shop talk was created. Currently I have two photographers scheduled for interviews, so please check back. I will post those interviews in this feed when they come online. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/NicolaiMorrisson.html Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:00:00 PST http://photondetector.com/blog/2007/04/19/chris-keeney-interview/ Nick and I met a while back on Flickr and soon found ourselves interested in each others work. Nick, being the innovator he is, asked me if I would be interested in doing an online interview with him. "Why not," I thought and soon found myself reaching deep to answer Nick's very well craft questions. You can now read that interview in Nicolai's Photon Detector blog. http://photondetector.com/blog/2007/04/19/chris-keeney-interview/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:00:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/index.html Seeing someone's creative work can certainly be inspiring, but when you have a chance to "get inside their head", that's a whole different story. I will be asking selected artists questions that will give the reader a better understanding of their creative process. Hopefully thse conversations will inspires other to create their own magic and in return, inspire others to do the same. http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/interviews/index.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:00:00 PST http://www.chriskeeney.com/feed.xml I'm pleased to announce the new RSS feed for chriskeeney.com. In an effort to help keep those interested in my work up-to-date, I decided to add an RSS feed to the site. I think you'll find it's a great way to keep and eye on whats going on over here. Subscribe to the FEED and get live updates whenever I add something new to the site. News, Photo gallery updates, downloads, homemade pinhole camera instructions, photoshop tutorials, etc. http://www.chriskeeney.com/feed.xml Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:00:00 PST