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Behind the Lens

Behind the Lens: Hello again!

Hello, I am Ann! I am the person behind the lens of Ann Keen Photography. And above is my family. If you are new here, welcome! I am so glad you are here. If you have been here a while, thank you!! Thank you for supporting me and following along. If you know my story, […]

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Photograph of Ivan, A high school Senior, on his dirt bike by Ann Keen Photography

Senior Portraits

Ivan

Congratulations Ivan! It was so much fun photographing Ivan’s senior portraits. I actually photographed Ivan and his family back in 2016. It is such an honor to have families come back to me over the years. Senior portraits mean different things to everyone. The girls tend to love them and the guys tend to do […]

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Personal

Zebra Strong

I bet you are wondering why this post is titled Zebra Strong and why the zebra feature photo. Well, it has to do with my son, Braydon, and his diagnosis. If you have been here a while and followed Braydon’s Journey since February 2020, then you know he was finally diagnosed with EDS last year. […]

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Couples

Scott & Eren

“Raindrops are like fairy whispers, bringing love, happiness, and pure joy to your special day. Embrace them, dance with them, and let them be a part of your love story forever.” – Unknown When I saw this quote, I had to use it. It is just was Scott and Eren did on their day! There […]

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High school Senior Photo, Class of 2023, senior girl by Ann Keen Photography

Senior Portraits

2023 Senior – Emma

2023 Senior Senior year for the class of 2023 is wrapping up and it is that time of year where all the last minute things are happening and it is becoming real that you will no longer be in high school. This is also the time of year that I tend to get calls needing […]

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Family Portraits

Feature Image Chosen

It is that time of year that I go through all the images I captured throughout the previous year and choose a feature image. That image is then added to everything from my website header to social media and all marketing material for the new year. Each year it is so hard to choose. The […]

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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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Something Beautiful

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.