Alice Keeney Photography: 2012

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

New and old...

Here's to a new year looming- to a time of renewal, rejuvenation, reflection, and reinvention. Here's to the end of a fabulous 2012 with many reasons to celebrate, and the birth of a new year with endless opportunities to explore. Why the title, you may ask? Well, I am the proud new owner of a Contax 645; an old camera that is new to me. Over the past few weeks I have been playing around and getting acquainted with my new friend, and have just received the first roll of black and white film back. Oh dear... I think I have fallen in love with this gem of a camera.

Mirror Lake, Highlands, North Carolina

I don't normally post pictures of my husband, but if I may say so myself, I think he looks quite dashing in these shots:)

And, I don't normally let him turn the lens on me, but it's only fair... We'll have to work on his focusing a bit though ;)

Yes, there is room to grow, and there are improvements to make, but there are also some beautiful bits in there. Seems like you could say that about the past year as well...So, with that said, cheers to the coming New Year!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Charleston Classic Basketball

I just finished shooting the Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament for the Associated Press, and had a blast! I love the challenge of shooting sports, and the variety in my "job". One of my pictures of University of Colorado player Andre Robinson ended up as one of the Associated Press "Top Pics"(APTOPIX) of the day! This guy seriously elevated over the defenders. It was very impressive. Follow the link here, or check it out below!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Happy Haloween!

Halloween is upon us and it feels as though my favorite season has finally arrived! Time for layers, boots, scarves, fires and toasty drinks! Here is one of my favorite shots of a cutie pie punkin', Baby Flint, who arrived just in time for Halloween! Congrats Mia and Shevlin!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Charleston Jazz Orchestra's Latin Night

Sometimes, my "job" leads me to the coolest places, and I have to pinch myself to make sure that I didn't just win a backstage pass, but am actually working! Saturday night, I photographed the late set of Charleston Jazz Orchestra's "Latin Night", featuring Etienne Charles, at the Charleston Music Hall. We are basically given the freedom to work every angle of the show, as long as we don't interfere with the experience of the participants.

Having shot this group and location for a number of years now, it is always challenging to come up with something new and creative, but I am pretty pleased with the shots that I came up with from this show. If you haven't been to a CJO or JAC event yet, there are two more shows this season, and a 5th season has just been announced! It is a great time, and a bit off the beaten path, so check it out- http://jazzartistsofcharleston.org.

Friday, September 21, 2012

So long summer!

I must say, this summer has been full of great adventures, but I am ready to bid it adieu! I can't help but to snap pics of all of my favorite happenings, so here are a few of my standout summer moments, iPhone style!

We welcomed the summer in with sweet tea vodka, slow days, scrumptious tomatoes, relaxing porch dinners, perfect summer nights, and south of Broad bike rides with no particular agenda.

June took us to the mountains of western North Carolina, a nice respite from the heat of the city.

Then to the left coast, for a little bit of wedding work, and a lot of play!

Running through the trails of Nisene Marks State Forest was definitely a highlight of the trip.

Next up, a touristy trip up the coast with Tessa,

my great friend and often times assistant, to San Francisco.

In SF, we rented bikes, cruised the city, rode across this fine bridge to Sausalito,

and took the ferry back. A refueling at Sushi Ran was delightful!

Then, I met up with my husband and trekked up to visit some family in Petaluma. We had a relaxing visit at their ranch, affectionately named, Gypsy Acres, and some fun at the Rivertown Revival music and arts festival, and lastly Lagunitas Brewery before heading back down the coast.

Back to Charleston, and the late afternoon summer thunderstorms that I know and love...

My alma mater, College of Charleston and great memories of my time there while listening to the music of those days with Donovan Frankenreiter at the Windjammer this summer.

Two more trips to the northeast, one home to the sweetest little state in the union, Rhode Island, and one to the most beastly city of our nation, NYC! It is pretty difficult to be in RI and not be on, in, or by the water. It was an awesome place to grow up! Got to see my mom, eat Gray's Ice Cream, and my fill of LOBSTA'!

I checked off an item on my bucket list when I attended the US Open at Flushing Meadows. For some reason, I have always, always wanted to go. We saw Serena, Sharapova, Azarenka and the Bryan Brothers. It lived up to the expectations!

New York, I do love you, but I love Charleston more...

So good to be home and welcome in a new season!

All in all, it was a pretty good run. I look forward to what my future travels bring!