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Noonan-Williams Family ~ Palm Desert Family Photographer

I have to admit when I got this inquiry for family portraits I was a bit giddy.  From the time I moved here to Palm Desert a year and a half ago I wanted to photograph at the JW Marriott Desert Springs.  It is an amazing location with so many natural backdrops.  It took everything in […]

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All new look coming soon!! ~ Palm Desert Portrait Photographer

If you follow me on Facebook you know that lots has been happening but you may not know what exactly.  For the last few months I have been soul searching, pinning lots of things I LOVE, and finally re-branding.  I am so excited for the all new look of Ann Keen Photography.  I cannot wait […]

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Jessica ~ Palm Desert High School Photographer

A few weeks ago I met up with my cousin, Jessica, in Old Town La Quinta for some creative fun.  Jessica rocked it.  Even while holding a pose on her toes!  🙂  Old Town La Quinta is one of my favorite locations.  Stairs, archways, large windows, amazing doors, and bougainvillea, to name a few of […]

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Baby Blues ~ Palm Desert Baby Photographer

My of my this little man has stole my heart!  The big blue eyes and baby snuggles…swoon!! He was such a trooper and a perfect baby to photograph.  Halfway through Sterling needed a little snack and a quick cat nap and then he was back.  Absolutely a dream!  We had tons of fun on grandpa’s […]

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Disneyland Engagement Session: Michael & Shannon

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! Post #1 of 2012!  Wow…2012 already.  It seems like yesterday I was just starting my blog, which happens to be a year old today. 🙂  When going through my list of sessions that need to make their appearance on my blog, Michael and […]

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2011 Year in Review ~ Palm Desert Portrait Photographer

Wow!!  The last day of 2011.  It seems like yesterday I was scrambling to get my blog up and running before the New Year.  Thankfully I managed to do it with 2 minutes to spare.  39 posts and over 35,000 views later it is plugging along.  🙂  This year I plan on making my blog […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT Ann

My path here wasn't exactly straight, and I think that's what makes it worth telling.

I wasn't supposed to be a photographer. I was supposed to become a doctor. Neurobiology premed, on track, until my oldest son was diagnosed with epilepsy and life took a hard U-turn. I took a break and enrolled in photography classes I had always wanted to take but never could as a premed. On day two I knew. This was where I was supposed to be. Funny thing is, that analytical, detail-oriented part of me never left. It just shows up differently now, in the way I plan every session, read the light, and pay attention to the moments most people miss. I finished my degree in a year and a half, started my business the following October, and sixteen years later I still believe this is the gift God gave me to give to others. And I don't take that lightly.

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Whether you're chasing toddlers through a field or stepping in front of the camera for your business, I'd love to be your photographer. Let's make images worth keeping.