Chris McKenna Photography

We've done it again: another Tellly Award for Aerial Cinematography. Check out the blog post for more detailed info and a link to the video.

We’ve Done It Again: A Third Consecutive Telly Award for Aerial Cinematography! We are thrilled to announce that for the third year in a row, our team has won a prestigious Telly Award for Aerial Cinematography. This recognition is a testament to our dedication, creativity, and technical prowess in capturing the stunning beauty of our beloved Washington State from above. Thi

Wishing all my friends and family a truly happy new year!!! I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for you all.

Sunrise in Yellowstone by Chris McKenna Sunrise in Yellowstone Photograph by Chris McKenna

Prints and other gift items now available for Christmas!!

Sunrise in Yellowstone by Chris McKenna Sunrise in Yellowstone Photograph by Chris McKenna

A great big thank you to all our veterans for their service to our country.

https://chrismckennaphotography.com/2023/10/capturing-the-night-a-beginners-guide-to-night-photography/

Capturing the Night: A Beginner's Guide to Night Photography Night photography opens up a world of creativity and mystery, allowing you to capture the beauty of the night in ways you've never imagined. As a professional photographer, I remember my own journey into the world of night photography, and I'm excited to guide you through the basics. Whether you're

Poll: does anyone read our blog posts? What do you want to see more of?

I just returned from a day in Yellowstone National Park and felt compelled to write this post upon my return.

Photography Etiquette in National Parks As a professional photographer who has had the privilege of exploring the stunning landscapes of some of our national parks and other remarkable landmarks, I've witnessed both the breathtaking beauty of God's creation and the not-so-beautiful behavior of fellow photographers and photo tour groups. I

https://chrismckennaphotography.com/2023/09/what-kind-of-camera-should-i-get/

What Kind of Camera Should I Get Hello aspiring photographers. Selecting the right camera is an exciting yet daunting task, especially when you're just starting out. As a professional photographer, I've seen many beginners struggle with this decision, so I'm here to offer some guidance on what kind of camera you should get to ki

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The Power of Symmetry: Elevate Your Photography with Balanced Composition Welcome to our photography blog, where we're excited to share a timeless composition technique that can instantly transform your images into captivating works of art. Today, we're delving into the world of symmetry in photography and how you can use this powerful technique to create balanced and vis

Unleashing Creativity with Long Exposure Photography

Unleashing Creativity with Long Exposure Photography Hello friends and welcome back to our photography blog, where we sometimes explore exciting techniques to help elevate your photography to the next level. Today, we're diving into the captivating world of long exposure photography. Whether you're seasoned or just starting on your photography journey

Mastering Depth-of-Field: A Guide to Captivating Photography

Mastering Depth of Field: A Guide to Captivating Photography Hello friends, It has certainly been a long time since I wrote a photography tip and today I am feeling inspired. So in an effort to kick off my tips again, as a topic to share I am thrilled to delve into the fascinating world of depth-of-field and how it can elevate your photography skills to n

Greetings Friends. Even though the Real Estate market has slowed down a bit, getting good photographs (ground and aerial) and even video (will post separately) are essential components to a good marketing campaign. This link will take you to my last set of RE photographs for a wonderful house in Tumwater, WA. If you need RE photographs for your property please give me a call. And if you're interested in this house please give my preferred agent, Lynette McKenna-Real Estate Broker, a call to arrange a look.

We Won a 2023 Telly Award! Hello friends, We are excited and thrilled to announce that we have won a 2023 Telly Award (winner banner) for our production of “Maui Dawn to Dusk“, a compilation of video that I shot over the course of a day during a trip to Maui last summer. This is my second Telly Award, my first being last ...

My Road Trip to Tahoe: An Unforgettable Adventure in Photographs

My Road Trip To Lake Tahoe: An Unforgettable Adventure in Photographs Hello Friends, In early November of last year, I found myself having to take some time off from the work duties and not being able to spend time on any golden shores (i.e., Hawaii). So I decided that I should just get in the car and head somewhere that I haven't been. I thought, if I head east

Audrey at SAMI Well, looks like we are officially out of our fantastic summer weather and full on into fall. This time of year has its challenges for we photographers who really like to shoot outside in our beautiful PNW, but also gives us some really creative ways to get those coveted senior photos and still not

What a wonderful senior photo session!!! Please check out my blog and enjoy a few of my fav pics of Audrey!

Audrey at SAMI Well, looks like we are officially out of our fantastic summer weather and full on into fall. This time of year has its challenges for we photographers who really like to shoot outside in our beautiful PNW, but also gives us some really creative ways to get those coveted senior photos and still not

If you need a house in the South End, this beautiful property might be for you.

We won a 2022 Telly Award!! Click the link to learn more about this. Thank you.

We Won a 2022 Telly Award! Hello friends, We are excited and thrilled to announce that we have won a 2022 Telly Award (winner banner) for our production of "Around 2021", a compilation of video that I shot around the region last year. It is a first for me to win at this level, especially since I haven't really done much w

Please help me congratulate Paige on her upcoming graduation!!
Below is a link to her senior photos on our blog...I know she would be thrilled to know so many people participated in her honor😊

Paige is Graduating!!! It was such a privilege to meet up with Paige for her Senior Photo Session. And extra special because Chris and I are friends with her folks. In fact, we shot their wedding a few years ago...and now it's time for their oldest to graduate!! We were blessed to have had some amazing weather on one of t

Have you seen it yet? Please check it out.

Around 2021 This is a compilation of video I shot around my region throughout the year.

2021 was another tough year all around, but we still managed to shoot photograph some pretty amazing people throughout the year! These are just a few of my favs from each of my photo shoots this year.
Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2022. ~Lynette

Peeps of 2021 | Chris McKenna Photography It’s the end of 2021, and even though this has been a tough year all around, some pretty amazing photography was done at Chris McKenna Photography! These are just a few of my favs from each of my photo shoots this year. I did have to cancel a few due to weather and Covid, but […]

If you haven't seen some of the snow we've had around here, take a look. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.

Snow Day 2021 A few shots of the snow around my place from yesterday's snowstorm.

So excited to learn that one of my aerial photographs made the top 16 list for their annual drone photo contest. Check out the post. Sorry that they currently have my IG handle incorrect. If you want to take a look at my IG it is chris_mckenna_photography and not what they have listed. Blessings to you and Merry Christmas.

The Drone Launch Aerial Photography Contest 2021 Finalists! • Drone Launch Academy Here are the 16 finalist photos from our Drone Launch Aerial Photography Contest 2021.

Howdy friends. Thanks for you patience while the website was under repair. I believe it is now fixed and is up-and-running again. If you haven't taken a look at it lately, please click the link below and enjoy our photographs.

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Hello friends. Just wanted to take a moment to share a post of photographs of our recent trip to the Florida Keys. Sorry no dive photographs in this one--that'll be a separate post. Anyway, enjoy the photos. 😀

My Cool Pics of the Florida Keys 2021 Hello again friends, This May, we were once again supposed to be in the Bahamas. But for the 2nd year in a row Covid kept us out. So we were left wondering what do to. Do we take our chances traveling to Mexico? What about going back to Hawaii? How about giving Iceland a try? Turns out Covid pla

Hello friends. It's been a while since we posted anything so I thought I would share some photographs I took during my most recent trip to Oahu. Photographs from both above water and below. I hope you enjoy and blessings (click on the link to be taken to the blog post). ~ Chris.

Oahu 2021 Greetings friends. Well after a year of lockdowns and quarantine for me (seriously a year), we managed to get away from the house and work for a few days last month and visit Oahu. We've only been one other time, so being the least restrictive of all the islands in terms of travel from across th

I am pleased to announce that 4 of my photographs won in their respective categories in the 2020 Seahorse Dive Club Annual Photo Contest. The categories were: Warm Water Wide Angle, Cold Water Wide Angle, Above Water-Dive Related, and the 2020 Special Category: Red Octopus. In addition, my Warm Water Wide Angle photograph (the turtle) took the “Best of Show” for the year.

Thank you to all my friends for their encouragement and to my dive buddies for their patience when I drag my camera along our dives.

2020 Winning Underwater Photographs Hello again friends, I am pleased to announce that 4 of my photographs won in their respective categories in the 2020 Seahorse Dive Club Annual Photo Contest. The categories were: Warm Water Wide Angle, Cold Water Wide Angle, Above Water-Dive Related, and the 2020 Special Category: Red Octopus.

REPOST from Summer, 2019:
Happy Friday! Wow! What a beautiful week it has been. Hope you all have had a great one, and are ready to enjoy some sun this weekend.
This is Christian. I'd love for you to read about him and enjoy some of his senior photos. He is an awesome grad!
http://www.chrismckennaphotography.com/2019/05/christians-senior-photos/

Christian's Senior Photos Hi everyone and welcome back to my blog. This one is super special! My latest senior session is for a really cool guy named Christian. Christian's mom is one of my Real Estate mentors. She entrusted me with the honor of documenting her son's senior year with a photo session, and I am blessed.