Testimonials

“Bill Keane is a masterful, magical photographer who brings out a special light and glow in the eyes and faces of the children he photographs. With each one of our three daughters, we captured the milestones of the first year through Baby Steps.  Children grow fast; our youngest just started kindergarten. But fortunately we have the beautiful Baby Steps albums and memories to look back on and remember when our girls first smiled, sat up, crawled toward the camera, stood up…  Bill always takes time to capture the right image for his clients.  He has great patience and rapport with children.  Our girls think he is a member of our family! … And we keep returning to the studio as the girls grow.  I am a satisfied mom.” – Joan, Carmel Valley

“(The Keanes) brought a staff together that makes the entire process from scheduling to ordering a pleasant experience.  I have recommended Keane Studios to many friends and they are equally taken with both the Keane staff and the finished portraits.  We cannot recommend Keane highly enough.” - Kristi, Rancho Santa Fe

“I love these!!!!! So cute!” – Heather, Rancho Bernardo

“We’ve been clients of Keane Studios since moving to San Diego more than two years ago.  Bill Keane and his staff have produced the most beautiful portraits for us.  Our experiences with Keane Studios have always been special.  Whether we are in the studio or on location at a unique outdoor setting, great care is taken to ensure exceptional customer service.  Their ability to capture my young daughter’s personality in a portrait is an art and I treasure the unique images they create.   Keane Studios is a comfortable place to visit and offers all the convenient extras you won’t find at other retail portrait studios.  As a busy mom, I appreciate the option to view my proofs at home first and then finalize my selection in the studio.  I believe that portraits are priceless treasures and I’m glad to trust Keane Studios with creating these treasures for me.” - Tammy, Carmel Valley

“You are AMAZING!  Those are honestly the most adorable photos.” - Erica, San Marcos

“…you are so adept at capturing those special baby moments and expressions.  I look at her portraits daily and smile.  My friend recently commented that Audrey’s photos are the best baby pictures she has ever seen.” – Aya, Carmel Valley

“Bill, I don’t know how you do it…  These turned out so good!!!!  Especially since Miss Ella was not being very cooperative.  Thank you :) .” – Courtney, Carlsbad

“The pictures came out amazing and we were blown away by the finished product.  You are a true talent!  Thank you soooo much!” - Tricia, Scottsdale, AZ

“We have used Keane Studios for our photography since our relocation to San Diego in 1999.  Bill and his staff have provided top-quality service and portraits for our family.  They have chronicled our daughters’ lives since our older daughter’s third birthday and since our younger daughter’s birth.  We have beautiful portraits of the special moments that we cherish in our children’s lives and we are so grateful.  Bill Keane finds a way to draw out the girls’ natural personalities in a setting that is comfortable and fun for them.  We have had portraits taken at the beach, in the flower fields, in the studio and in the studio’s courtyard.  Bill is a master at lighting and the finished photographs are lovely, but Bill’s true gift is in knowing when he has the right shot of each person.  He has brought a staff together that makes the entire process from scheduling to ordering a pleasant experience.  I have recommended Keane Studios to many friends and they are equally taken with both the Keane staff and the finished portraits.  We cannot recommend Keane highly enough.” Kristi, Rancho Santa Fe

By the way…I must have told 25 people in the past few days how beautiful your pictures came out and they HAD to go and meet you both. - MaryBeth, Carmel Valley

“My daughter loved the Keanes the first time she met them. She couldn’t wait to see them again.” - Zina, Encinitas

“I LOVE it!! Y’all did such an AMAZING job!!! Yeeeehaw!!!! (that’s approval, Texas style)” – Molly, Carlsbad

“… the pictures are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We could not have asked for anything more.” – Stephanie, Carlsbad

“Holy Cow! These are amazing!!! That girl of mine, the lighting, angle & architecture…wow … You really hit it out of the park.” – Angie, Rancho Penasquitos

“THANKS, Ann…we enjoyed working with you and Bill, very much!!  Your patience and kindness are very much appreciated!!” – Tamaran, Del Mar

“You are AMAZING!  Those are honestly the most adorable photos …  Ahhh, I am so excited!” - Erica, San Marcos

“Max had his senior portrait session today and it went so smoothly. The photographer … was just the cutest, sweetest girl and was just perfect for Max! She had such a great personality and was able to make him feel comfortable and have fun! (He HATES to take pictures of any kind!) We got done exactly what we wanted in a very timely fashion.” – Kim, Carmel Valley

“I first met Bill Keane about twenty years ago when a dear friend of mine took her twin baby girls to have their first professional portraits taken.  I went along to help out and was amazed at how  he not only got  great pictures of both babies but he totally put my very nervous friend at ease.  She had been  concerned about getting a good picture of both girls together.  We left the studio talking about how much fun the session had been.  Several year later Keane Studios photographed both my son and daughter when they graduated from Torrey Pines High School and captured their very different personalities.   My granddaughter was born in 2002 and I knew from my prior experiences that  I wanted Bill Keane  to take her first pictures.  He  photographed her when she was six weeks old and we have been back several times a year since then.  We have always been thrilled with the resulting photographs.  Bill has a definite gift with children.  He is very calm yet manages to keep the entire experience fun and entertaining.  He has adapted to her needs as she has grown and we have many beautiful photographs documenting every year of her life so far.  My granddaughter is always very excited to see Bill and loves the entire experience.   My grandson was born in January of 2009 and before my daughter left the hospital with him I was on the phone scheduling his first appointment at Keane.  He had his first session at about 3 weeks and has been back at three months, six months and nine months.   We are very much looking forward to his one year “Baby Cakes” session.  Because there is a seven year age difference between my granddaughter and grandson I am reminded once again of Bill’s patience and abilities with children of all ages.  I have the utmost confidence in Keane Studios and highly recommend them  to families with children.  The photographs will be treasured for a lifetime.” – Rhonda, Rancho Santa Fe

“As the yearbook advisor at San Dieguito Academy High School, I have had the pleasure of working with Bill Keane and Keane Studios for almost six years. Mr. Keane has been our senior portrait photographer for 5 of those 6 years. His work is always of the best quality. The students and families in the area know Keane Studios and trust him and his work.” – Carrie, Encinitas

“I just wanted to say we received my daughters school portraits and I am absolutely blown away.  They are beautiful.  We love them.  Thank you so much for being so accommodating.  :-) ” – Kristineh, Carmel Valley

“My experience with Keane Studios has been great! I’ve taken my Senior Pictures, and worked with them on numerous parts of the yearbook as well as the Senior Class picture. Keane Studios has been a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with them again in the future.” – Shira, Rancho Santa Fe

“It is a pleasure to work with a studio as busy as you guys are, yet I always get some immediate agreement to support my special requests, and at a price that is very reasonable.   Your customer service is a model to strive for in my own business!” – David, Solana Beach

“I just wanted to say Taylor’s photo from TPHS this year is fabulous.  We are very pleased high quality work. Thanks for a job well done. Taylor even thought she looked pretty–and THAT’s huge praise for your studio.  Thanks again for getting back to me–I won’t forget your thoroughness.  Wonderful follow-up.” -  Sue, Solana Beach

“… you always do such a great job on the pictures – no one else compares.” – Linda, Carmel Valley