BILL KINNEY

Bill Kinney has returned to his photography roots.  In 2008 Bill decided to revisit and refresh his photography education.  Born in Norwich, CT, Bill earned a B.S.degree in Photography Science and Engineering in 1964 from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. 

After graduation Bill worked for Houston Fearless Corporation researching aerospace photographic processing systems and at Technicolor Corporation working in the color TV and movie industry.  In 1966 Bill joined Itek and worked in the development of satellite camera systems used extensively during the Cold War.  He started Microtek Corporation and Grayscale Labs, both involved in microfilming medical and industrial x-rays. 

Inspired to build his own boat, Bill built “Sanctuary”, a 43’ sailboat.  From his home in Georgia, the sailboat was hauled down I-75 to Savannah for launching.  Ted Turner’s Super Station aired the launching of “Sanctuary” for the “Winners” series and Bill left the corporate world for ten years of sailing the world. 

In 1991 Bill docked on Amelia Island, sold his sailboat and began using his artistic abilities in the retail world.  Now, having refreshed his photography education, developed film in his darkroom at home, and worked with digital photos, Bill is producing photo paintings using the imagination of his mind, the view thru his eyes, and the wonder of the camera lens.

In his first year, while developing his photographic skills, he was accepted in shows at the Amelia Island Art Assn, First Community Bank Quarterly Art Show, and Florida Community College of Jacksonville and won second prize in an Amelia Island Museum of History Exhibit.