Keith French

Keith French has been a full time professional photographer since 2001 with an extensive background in several types of photography dating back to 1984. His years as an owner of a full service retail camera store, Photo/Video studio, and commercial color and B & W photo lab, gave him a unique look into the full circle of the photographic industry. Buying a selling gear and accessories, hosting and teaching photography classes, shooting and printing, combined with his time as a United States Marine Corps Aviator and the travels that ensued, Keith has a well-rounded repertoire of photographic experience on 4 continents and 3 oceans.

Besides working with novice to advanced amateur photographers, Keith has had the pleasure of teaching police evidence photography classes, lighting techniques, Nature/Wildlife, and macro photography. All while running a full time commercial photo studio in the camera store. His photographic experiences include but were not limited to everything from personal portraits to industrial components, very rare glassware, precious newborn baby photos, industry executives, landscapes, wildlife and fine art. Keith’s experience included location photography for manufactures, corporate events, weddings, head shots for working actors, marketing images for restaurants, agencies and hotels, and even equine champions.

Keith brings a unique combination of fun and knowledge and has had the opportunity to teach hundreds of photographers.