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Four Days of Inspiration ~ Palm Desert Photographer

Ever have one of those months where you just can’t wait for the next month to be here?!  Well this last month was filled with pneumonia, all 3 kids sick multiple times, and 2 of the 3 kids with broken bones.  Just as we thought it was over and we got wonderful news that we were […]

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Fan Appreciation Giveaway!! ~ Palm Desert Photographer

You have seen the post on Facebook about giveaways, a new website launch, and new changes coming.  I am so looking forward to everything ahead, which I will be releasing over the next couple weeks.  First, I have been working on a redesign of an all new website and cannot wait to launch it on […]

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Best of 2012 ~ Palm Desert Photographer

It is hard to believe that we are now in 2013.  It seems like yesterday when we hit the year 2000.  Crazy how fast time goes!  I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to capture so many wonderful moments for my clients.  From births to newborns, toddlers to teens, families, and a few […]

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La Quinta High 2013 Senior Models ~ La Quinta Senior Photographer

On the last post you met Alexis and Symone.  Now meet Maria, Reina, Crystal, Jessica, and Lauren.  I am so excited for this year and have been so blessed to have an amazing group of girls representing Ann Keen Photography this 2012/2013 school year.  Thanks to my two amazing mentees, Emily and Laura, for spreading […]

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2013 Senior Models ~ San Bernardino Senior Photographer

Every year I plan to do a High School Senior Rep Program and every year, for one reason or another, it never pans out.  Usually because I don’t get things out in time.  But this year is different.  This year I hit the pavement early and hard.  After much back and forth and little tweaks […]

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10 Day Blog Challenge ~ Day 10 ~ One Confession ~ Palm Desert Photographer

Oooo one confession.  This one takes some thought. What kind of confession to reveal?  My love of chocolate maybe??  Nah, I have already done that.  How about my love for my family?  Nope, that is pretty evident.  My love for TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Rookie Blue, and Revenge?  Or even that I secretly DVR […]

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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.