Author Archives: Keely Kernan
Event at the Fairmont
Here is a selection of images I photographed at the Fairmont in Pittsburgh last weekend for an amazing couple. It was wonderful capturing such a special occasion for them that was filled with lots of love and appreciation. — jQuery.noConflict(); jQuery(“#gal_images_873_1″).hide(); function iframe_873_1_loaded() { var iframe = jQuery(“#g873_1″) var height = iframe.contents().height(); iframe.height(height); [...]
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Haiti – A Nations Persistence
jQuery.noConflict(); jQuery(“#gal_images_877_2″).hide(); function iframe_877_2_loaded() { var iframe = jQuery(“#g877_2″) var height = iframe.contents().height(); iframe.height(height); } Recently I received a grant from Shippensburg University to be a visiting speaker this month and exhibit my photography from Haiti. I spoke to several classes both graduate and undergraduate about my experiences in the country. While speaking to [...]
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Tagged aid, classes, development, graduate, grant, Haiti, Haiti- A Nations persistence, Keely Kernan, NGOs, non profits, photographer, photography, Shippensburg University, undergraduate, USAID
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Wedding Photography
Here is a selection of some of my favorite wedding photography images I captured in 2011. I am excited for what 2012 has in store! If anyone visiting my blog is interested in commissioning me as their wedding photographer contact me via email at KeelyKernan@gmail.com It is always an honor to work with new clients!! jQuery.noConflict(); [...]
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Tagged international wedding photographer, Keely Kernan, travel wedding photographer, wedding photographer, wedding photographer Baltimore, wedding photographer Chambersburg, wedding photographer Gettysburg, wedding photographer Hagerstown, wedding photographer Harrisburg, wedding photographer Maryland, wedding photographer New York, wedding photographer pennsylvania, wedding photographer Philadelphia, wedding photographer Pittsburgh, wedding photographer Washington DC, wedding photography, weddings
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Over-Education in Korea
Korea is known in the world as having one of the best education systems. Academic performance and standerized test scores are amongst the highest in the world. But at what cost? Modern Korea is based on competition and monetary success. In a nation obsessed with higher education the pressure to succeed becomes evident [...]
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Tagged Children, CSAT, education, education system, Keely Kernan, Korea Photography, Korean children, Korean students, over education, photography, school system, schools, South Korea, suicide, Teaching, testing
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Chilburam Hermitage
Chuseok weekend came quickly and I had some ideas about what I wanted to do but nothing planned. Aaron and I woke up around 10 and decided to head to Gyeongju the ancient capital city of South Korea. I had been there before during Buddha’s birthday and knew it was beautiful and worthy of visiting [...]
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Tagged Asia, Buddhism, buddhist, buddhist nun, East Asian Culture, Gyeongju, meditation, photography, Religion, South Korea, Spirituality, Temple Stay, travel
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Life Moves On
Its almost been three months since I arriving back in Haiti. I think the most powerful thing about being here is whitnessing how people cope with loss how they embrace it and rejoice in life despite such massive obstacles. Its strange to see children laughing and smiling amidst what looks like a war zone. However, even with [...]
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Tagged aid, black nation, caribbean, earthquake, Haiti, Haitian culture, January, January 12 2010, Leogane, natural disaster, non profits, people, Photojournalism, Poverty, recovery
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La Carpio
La Carpio is a Nicaraguan refugee community on the outskirts of San Jose and is considered one of the most dangerous areas in Costa Rica. I spent the day there and met a lot of really wonderful families that invited me into their homes. Elias Sandoval lives in La Carpio with his family of [...]
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Tagged Central America, Costa Rica, Indigenous, La Carpio, living aboard, Nicaraguan refugees, photography, Photojournalism, Poverty, San Jose, travel
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Patch Adams in Town
So I was walking down the street in San Jose when I saw four clowns walking in my direction. I started photographing them and they invited me to follow them around as they visited children’s hospitals. They escorted me to a bus filled with 37 more clowns. I was then told the whole story about [...]
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Tagged Children, clowns, Costa Rica, happiness, health care, living aboard, Patch Adams, photography, Photojournalism. doctor, San Jose, travel
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