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Hello and thank you for visiting my site. My tag line "If it moves, I'll shoot it!" was conceived over 20 years ago when I shot mostly video.

Today, "Keith" of KW FILMZ shoots hi-quality digital images with a Canon 5D 12.8 mp SLR and 28-300mm image stabilized Canon lens.

As you can see from the images below, I prefer to shoot outdoor subjects and water related activities.

If you have an event, subject or outdoor wedding you wish to have photographed, please contact me for a quote.
I live & work here in Virginia Beach, Va. but can travel if necessary.

My work is available for purchase here online via "SmugMug" They handle the orders,credit card processing, and shipping. The quality of the prints and merchandise is second to none.
9/26 All products have been priced uniformly and all products options are available in Shopping Cart.

Thank you again for visiting. Contact "KW" @ keithwrenn@mac.com or (757) 619-0501 8AM-8PM EST.

Galleries

Landscapes : A collection of landscapes ,beaches,rivers,mountains,waves, & skylines

Landscapes

A collection of landscapes ,beaches,rivers,mountains,waves, & skylines

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 3:57pm PST

Sunrise & Dawn Patrol : Get up early, It's the best part of the day!
This gallery now contains pics from "Dawn Patrol"
7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Get your favorite picture now!

Sunrise & Dawn Patrol

Get up early, It's the best part of the day! This gallery now contains ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2008 7:42pm PST

Va. Beach Pier Sunrise : Surely one of the most photographed structures in Virginia Beach, here is a collection from different times of year.

Va. Beach Pier Sunrise

Surely one of the most photographed structures in Virginia Beach, here ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 7:07pm PST

Sunsets : Yes, I shoot sunsets too.
7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Get your favorite picture now!

Sunsets

Yes, I shoot sunsets too. 7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Ge ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 5:11am PST

Summer Solstice on the Mako : June 21st. known as the "Summer Solstice" marks the beginning of Summer and is the longest day of the year. I have been shooting the sunsets over the CHesapeake Bay on this date for the past few years.
The weather did not cooperate on the 21st. of this year, so I headed out on the 22nd. Close enough,right?
What made this trip special,was that I shot the event from my recently restored 1974 20' Mako center console, while my 10 year old daughter drove. (See the "Mako 20" gallery.)
It was a beautiful sunset with the approaching storms  . The inland shots were taken on Long Creek in Va. Beach.

Summer Solstice on the Mako

June 21st. known as the "Summer Solstice" marks the beginning of Summe ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 6:04am PST

Plants & Animals : A collection of flowers,trees,critters,and nature pics.
Yes, I took some close-up flower shots...most photogs do.

Plants & Animals

A collection of flowers,trees,critters,and nature pics. Yes, I took s ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:23am PST

Rainey's Gut Boat Tour : A casual tour by boat on a hot sunny day.
Rainey's Gut connects Crystal Lake to Broad Bay in Virginia Beach, Va.

Rainey's Gut Boat Tour

A casual tour by boat on a hot sunny day. Rainey's Gut connects Cryst ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2009 6:03pm PST

Moon Encounter : A full moon has occurred closer to the Earth than it has done at any time for the past 15 years.
The Moon's elliptical orbit means its distance from the Earth is not constant.
It was a little over 350,000km away as it passed over the northern hemisphere, about 30,000km closer than usual.
I took these photos December 12,2008 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, except for the last one ,taken December 07' on the Corrotoman River.

Moon Encounter

A full moon has occurred closer to the Earth than it has done at any t ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 5:04am PST

Boats : Yachts, boats,dinghies,water.
7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Get your favorite picture now!

Boats

Yachts, boats,dinghies,water. 7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 5:20am PST

Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Fleet : August 20-23, 2008 The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament took place out of Rudee Inlet. 
KW FILMZ was perched on the North Jetty capturing the incoming fleet on Friday, 8/22.  I captured almost every boat that fished that day.
The gallery is organized in chronological order and is grouped by boat.
Here is a link to the Summary of Winners by Award:  http://www.vbbt.com/Local/winners/2008/2008_VBBT_Winners_by_Award.pdf

Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Fleet

August 20-23, 2008 The Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament took place o ...

Updated: Sep 11, 2008 7:39am PST

Virginia NHRA Nationals : 3RD Annual Virginia NHRA National in Richmond, Va. We went on Sunday, Oct. 12 for the finals and tracked the progress of each Top Fuel & Funny Car throughout the day.
The "Nitro Alley" experience was impressive. We got to was crews rebuild and test run engines between races. The nitromethane exhaust fumes will choke you & burn your eyes out at the same time!

VIEW LARGE! Most of the pictures are cropped for effect. If you see a particular shot you want in a standard format, just let me know & I'll re-crop it.

Here a few facts from NHRA.com:
… that the nitromethane-powered engines of NHRA Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars produce approximately 7,000 horsepower, about 37 times that of the average street car?
… that one cylinder of the eight cylinders of a Top Fuel dragster or a Funny Car produces 750 horsepower, equaling the entire horsepower output of a NASCAR engine?
… that depending on size and angle, the large rear wing on an NHRA Top Fuel dragster develops between 4,000 and 8,000 pounds of downforce?
… that it's desirable for an NHRA Top Fuel dragster to race with its front wheels inches off the ground for about the first 200 feet of the run? This ensures proper weight transfer to the rear wheels, a crucial part of a good launch and quick run.

Virginia NHRA Nationals

3RD Annual Virginia NHRA National in Richmond, Va. We went on Sunday, ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2008 10:46am PST

Monster Trucks : A collection of Monster Truck pics from the "Monsters on the Beach show in Virginia Beach May, 08'.
I will be adding  Taz,Stonecrusher, Mopar Magic,Gunslinger,Backdraft,Avenger & Brutus

Monster Trucks

A collection of Monster Truck pics from the "Monsters on the Beach sho ...

Updated: Nov 22, 2008 8:40am PST

Monsters on the Beach 2009 : Hi-lights from the MOB Event on Mother's Day weekend May 9, 2009 in Virginia Beach, Va.
If you wish to order prints or downloads, the watermark will not appear.
Sorry-no pics from Sunday.
Contact KW for more info.
E-mail keithwrenn@mac.com

Monsters on the Beach 2009

Hi-lights from the MOB Event on Mother's Day weekend May 9, 2009 in Vi ...

Updated: May 18, 2009 7:06am PST

Sandman MOB 09' : Mother's Day 09' on the beach @ 6th St. Va. Beach, Sandman had a blast in the Tough Trucks contest. Film at 11.

Sandman MOB 09'

Mother's Day 09' on the beach @ 6th St. Va. Beach, Sandman had a blast ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 8:59am PST

2008 NAS Oceana Twilight Air Show and Blue Angels : Hi-lights from the Friday night show Sept. 19 @ NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach,Va.
The weather conditions played a key role in shooting the event. The clouds  and setting sun made for an interesting backdrop. Cool temps were just right for shorts & sweatshirts, a welcome alternative to the recent heat-wave this time of year.
Northeast winds had been gusting 15-25 mph the last few day, and this night was no exception. Officials cancelled the Red Devils parachute jump, and the Fireworks finale for safety reasons.
The shots I have posted here are a departure from the usual Air-Show photos ,which normally depict a brightly lit subject against a blue sky.
Each photo has it's own unique cropping and is best viewed in a large format.
If you see a photo that you wish to purchase , I can re-crop it in a standard size.

9/21- I shot the Blue Angels show from the Sky Bar atop the Hilton on 31st St. Thank you to the management for allowing access!
The Blue Angels pics are cropped for standard print sizes.

Contact me for details @ keithwrenn@mac.com.
Thank you & enjoy.

2008 NAS Oceana Twilight Air Show and Blue Angels

Hi-lights from the Friday night show Sept. 19 @ NAS Oceana in Virginia ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2008 7:47am PST

Military Aviation Museum : Located in Pungo, Virginia, the museum featured a flight demonstration of the P-51 Mustang, guest speaker, and tour of the facilities.
The Mustang is an impressive machine both on the ground and in flight, with a long history of success during WWII.
KW shot the Mustang, while Jeff Stewart did the interior shots.
Taken 10/7/08

Military Aviation Museum

Located in Pungo, Virginia, the museum featured a flight demonstration ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2008 9:58am PST

My Smug Mug : I'm the one doing all this stuff.
I see it, shoot it, and post it.
You sit back, relax & see it.
Sometimes I get a little carried away.
Questions?
E-mail: keithwrenn@mac.com

My Smug Mug

I'm the one doing all this stuff. I see it, shoot it, and post it. Y ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2008 2:52pm PST

Abstract & Beyond : My mind plus Photoshop equals this...
...and some need no Photoshop...just your imagination.
I welcome your comments.
More to come

Abstract & Beyond

My mind plus Photoshop equals this... ...and some need no Photoshop... ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2009 5:02am PST

NEVERMIND Charters : NEVERMIND Charters is based here in Virginia Beach,Va. We are posting pics from recent trips.
Some of the fishing pics are from boats that I Captain for.
For more info, See our site @ www.nevermindcharters.com

NEVERMIND Charters

NEVERMIND Charters is based here in Virginia Beach,Va. We are posting ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2009 6:02am PST

Rudee Inlet Dredge-Ice Patrol : Wednesday March 4,2009 it was hovering just over 19 degrees in Rudee Inlet, Va. Beach. I knew there would be ice on the Inlet, so I headed out for some shots of HOPEFULLY the last cold day of the Winter. The forecast call for 60-70 degree temps this weekend-so good-bye ice (I hope). 
I was lucky enough to catch Al Bevan & Crew towing out the "Rudee Inlet II" from the Dredge  Shop. They were headed out to maintain the channel in Rudee Inlet. WIth out their hard work, the Inlet would fill in with sand, shutting down the fishing and pleasure boating out of Rudee.
Special props to Capt. KP leading the charge thru the ice in the Jon Boat.  Lonnie, you must be proud.

Rudee Inlet Dredge-Ice Patrol

Wednesday March 4,2009 it was hovering just over 19 degrees in Rudee I ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2009 8:43pm PST

Lake Sugar Tree MX : Michael, Austin & Cody twist  for the camera.
7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Get your favorite picture now!

Lake Sugar Tree MX

Michael, Austin & Cody twist for the camera. 7/6/08 * Digital downlo ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 7:46pm PST

John's Fountain 38LX : July 3, 2008 I assisted the owner in bringing home his new Fountain 38LX from the factory in Washington,N.C.
KW Marine here in Va. Beach can assist you with your purchase of a new Fountain or Baja Powerboat. Let me assist you in your purchase and service needs.
(757) 619-0501

John's Fountain 38LX

July 3, 2008 I assisted the owner in bringing home his new Fountain 38 ...

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 3:55pm PST

MAKO 20 : 6.14.09 The Mako made it's first voyage in Broad Bay and ran great. Check out the recent pics at the end of the Gallery.

April, 2008. The call came in. "I need this boat out of my yard"  KW & Chris drove from Va. Beach to the Northern Neck on a crappy ,cold ,grey Sunday for the extraction. Thanks to Effe and Robert, KW was still feeling the effects of the squaller @ Big Sam's the night before. Chris, on the other hand was sharp as a tack. During the 2 1/2 hr. trip up, we questioned the condition of the "free" rig, knowing only that the boat was a Mako, and the trailer had two flat tires. Would this trip be a waste of time? As we pulled into the driveway and stepped out into the cold. damp air ,we spied the prize wedged in between two trees. It was full of leaves, branches and spiders, with the two left tires flatter than a Natty Lite left open on the front porch @ the Pony all night. We hooked her up to the 250 & drug it out into the dim grey light. Out came the jack, air compressor, grease gun, tools, and a whole lot of hope to make the trailer road-worthy. We got the tires aired-up, tightened and greased all the bearings, and had to remove the dragging brake shoes on the right front wheel. Next we installed a new set of lights and wiring harness, but couldn't get them to work. After an hour of screwing around, Mick donated an extension cord so we could cut it up in order to get enough wire to ground the lights.(There is no NAPA nearby!) So at 5:30 we finally hit the road and headed back to VB. Of course it was raining and getting dark. The Mako towed like a dream, and we lost about 20 pounds of leaves in the first mile. We stopped @ KFC in Klmarnock for some vittles. While in line , we got to listen to the "Entertainer" , some old dude in a Pink Jacket and pink beaded necklace with a keyboard and microphone singin' oldies. So here I (KW) am, standing in KFC, my head still throbbing from the Big Sam's incident, I've been on the road all day, worked out in the cold for three hours, and still have a two hour drive home in the rain and dark towing a questionable rig with an illegal tag, and I'm rockin' out with the old folks on a Sunday night in freekin' downtown Kilmarnock, VA. Yeee-haa!
Anyway, we made it back, got the motor running the next day, and started cleaning her up. The boat is solid and has a lot of potential. As of 5/23. we are still in the "tear apart" mode and will start going back together soon. 

7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Get your favorite picture now!

MAKO 20

6.14.09 The Mako made it's first voyage in Broad Bay and ran great. Ch ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2009 6:01am PST

52 Pershing :

52 Pershing

Updated: Jun 14, 2009 7:08am PST

"The Crash" : Rob Wood in the S-23 flips in turn one at the "Power in the Park race 4.19.08, Portsmouth, Va.
He lives to drive another day.

"The Crash"

Rob Wood in the S-23 flips in turn one at the "Power in the Park race ...

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 8:29pm PST

U.S.S Truman Friends & Family Cruise 08' : 7/26/08 XO J.J. Cummings invited a whole slew of friends to ride along on the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman for a day of food,tours & air shows. We departed Norfolk,Va. at about 0600 and ventured 80 miles off the coast of Va. Beach. It was a perfect day offshore-sunny, light winds ,and calm seas. 
Thanks to JJ and the U.S. Navy for an unforgettable experience!
*Note-Digital downloads are available-get your favorite picture now!
(I will be adding captions later)

U.S.S Truman Friends & Family Cruise 08'

7/26/08 XO J.J. Cummings invited a whole slew of friends to ride along ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2008 1:07pm PST

26th Annual ABFT,Ocracoke,N.C. : August 8,2008 we headed down to Ocracoke for the annual "All Boys Fishing Trip" This is our 26th year running and we still have the founding veterans attending each year. The weather was awesome and the beverages were ice cold.

All pics are available for purchase as prints,mugs, & digital downloads.

THIS GALLERY IS RATED "PG" - feel free to leave your comments using the button bottom left.
KW

26th Annual ABFT,Ocracoke,N.C.

August 8,2008 we headed down to Ocracoke for the annual "All Boys Fish ...

Updated: Aug 11, 2008 8:52am PST

Kiteboarding : A collection of Kiteboarding shots in Virginia Beach

Kiteboarding

A collection of Kiteboarding shots in Virginia Beach

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 5:02pm PST

Lone WInter Surfer : I just happened to be at Rudee Inlet Feb. 27, 2008 and saw my diehard surfer friend Rich out there alone on that 38 degree morning. He didn't know I was shooting him.
7/6/08 * Digital downloads now available. Get your favorite picture now!

Lone WInter Surfer

I just happened to be at Rudee Inlet Feb. 27, 2008 and saw my diehard ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 7:45pm PST

Fog Surfing : April 10, 2008. It was foggy and a swell was still rolling in from a recent storm.
I headed down to 1st. St. @ Va. Beach to shoot the surf action.
These pics are mostly in their raw form with a few tweaks done here and there. Most were shot from the rock jetty. It was strangely quite sitting out there in the fog with only the surfers in view. The only sounds were a distant for horn, breaking waves, and the hoots from the riders as they took off.
Later that day I met a guy named Ricky J. I just happened to shoot him the most since his surfing style really stood out.
He's a Team Rider for Surf and Adventure Co. in Sandbridge. Check em' out @ http://www.surfandadventure.com/home.html
More later. KW

Fog Surfing

April 10, 2008. It was foggy and a swell was still rolling in from a r ...

Updated: Apr 11, 2008 7:12am PST

2.19.09 Epic Surf @ 1st. Street : Thursday 2.19/.09 The Surf was going off @ 1st. Street Rudee Inlet, Va. Beach.
I shot some before noon ,and then later in the day.
I did happen to recognize Ricky J. on that big yellow board.
Order your prints or digital downloads right here ,or contact me to have them printed locally.
Thanks, KW
(757) 619-0501

2.19.09 Epic Surf @ 1st. Street

Thursday 2.19/.09 The Surf was going off @ 1st. Street Rudee Inlet, Va ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2009 12:28pm PST

ECSC Halfpipe 08' : August 21 ,2008 Shots from the East Coast Surfing Championships held in Virginia Beach,Va.

ECSC Halfpipe 08'

August 21 ,2008 Shots from the East Coast Surfing Championships held i ...

Updated: Aug 25, 2008 5:43am PST

Phillip, Jamie & Robert Surfing @ 10th St. : Labor Day 08' the crew took over the beach @ 10th Street for the "Last Day of Summer Party"
The waves were to good to resist , so Phillip, Jamie & Robert headed out to catch a few rides and dodge the touristos'.
 
2/5/09 The former separate Galleries have now been condensed into one. The photos are in order from Phillip, Jamie,to Robert.

Phillip, Jamie & Robert Surfing @ 10th St.

Labor Day 08' the crew took over the beach @ 10th Street for the "Last ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2009 5:50am PST

B-52's

8/31/08 Verizon Wireless Music Festival @ Va. Beach. OUCH

Updated: Sep 01, 2008 7:59am PST

Romantics

Neptune Festival 9/27/08 The "South Beach Seven" biked up to 24th St. ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2008 4:55pm PST

Rich B-Day & Surfing

A day at the beach on Father's Day,then up to the Beach Club to celebr ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 6:45pm PST

Jamie37

Jamie turns 37. Check out the 80's Blowout. If you have pictures to a ...

Updated: Jun 01, 2008 8:08am PST

Phil's Bash

Yeeeehaaawww!

Updated: Dec 04, 2008 3:17pm PST

Joe & Marta's 08'

They live on the shore. We go ashore and party. We have a great time f ...

Updated: Jul 14, 2008 8:03pm PST

Joe & Marta's 09'

Memorial Day Weekend got the Summer off to a great start.

Updated: Jun 16, 2009 7:24am PST

Ocracoke Family Trip August 08'

August 3,2008, a whole mess of us headed down to Ocracoke for a week. ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2008 7:00am PST

Remy, Cody & Hunter : Remy (the Aussie) & Cody (the short one) goofing off @ Rudee Inlet, Va. Beach

Remy, Cody & Hunter

Remy (the Aussie) & Cody (the short one) goofing off @ Rudee Inlet, Va ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2008 7:40am PST

Nanny & Paw Paw's June 08'

We all met at the River at the end of June for some tubing,fishing & e ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2008 6:09am PST

Hartman Wedding

Sam & Shann exchanged vows on Saturday, October 11,2008. Hi Sam & S ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2008 2:30pm PST

Polar Plunge XVII Olympians : 2/7/09 Nevermind Charters and KW FILMZ were stationed near 7th St. to photograph Polar Plunge XVII in Virginia Beach.

*THIS GALLERY ONLY CONTAINS THE OLYMPIANS PLUNGING. LOOK FOR THE SEPARATE GALLERIES TO FOLLOW.

The Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge dates back to 1993. Virginia's Adventure Club East was looking for something fun and "extreme" to do in the middle of winter. Coincidentally, Special Olympics Virginia was looking for new fundraising avenues. Soon, the two pieces came together. That first plunge, held at the Clarion Hotel, featured all of about 34 plungers and still raised almost $8,000.

In comparison, last year, the 16th annual Polar Plunge raised more than $900,000 for Special Olympics Virginia and more than 3,500 chilled souls took the plunge. Because of this generous support, Special Olympics Virginia is able to provide year-round training and sports programs for both children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Virginia.

This is the second year we have donated the services of Nevermind Charters for photographing the event from the water. Last year we had local Photographer Tom Gorman aboard and he did a great job capturing the Plungers as they entered the water.
Special thanks to Holly Claytor of the Special Olympics of Virginia for working with us and coordinating the photo-shoot. We will be providing all of these photos to the S.O.V. for use in promoting a great cause.

Remember, you can view each photo larger by using the menu buttons that appear on the upper right side of the image when your mouse hovers over it.

Enjoy!, KW

*2/18/09  2009 Plunge Posters available soon (757) 619-0501

Polar Plunge XVII Olympians

2/7/09 Nevermind Charters and KW FILMZ were stationed near 7th St. to ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2009 9:23am PST

Polar Plunge XVII Crowd Shots : 2/10/09 This Gallery contains wide angle group shots of the Plungers after the Olympians.
Each shot can be viewed larger using the Menu Buttons in the upper right hand corner of the photo when the mouse hovers over it.
See the "Best Of" Gallery with tight crops of the best action photos.

*2/18/09  2009 Plunge Posters available soon (757) 619-0501
Enjoy!
KW

Polar Plunge XVII Crowd Shots

2/10/09 This Gallery contains wide angle group shots of the Plungers a ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2009 9:25am PST

Polar Plunge XVII Best Of : These are the cropped pics showcasing the 'Best Of" shots.

*2/18/09  2009 Plunge Posters available soon (757) 619-0501

Polar Plunge XVII Best Of

These are the cropped pics showcasing the 'Best Of" shots. *2/18/09 ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2009 9:30am PST

Bruce's Boat

May 20 ,the boat was returned for the Summer.

Updated: May 20, 2009 7:20pm PST