Hobbs & French

a few weeks ago I got to shoot two of the coolest families in athens, ga. the idea came from shayna hobbs, who wanted to do a shoot to celebrate her family's friendship and closeness with the french family. shayna and husband matt own sons of sawdust, a badass woodworking business that specializes in building furniture from reclaimed wood. paige french is an amazing professional photographer who's marraige to musician john french looks to be out of a fairy tale. 

Illinois

Last month I made the trip out to central Illinois with my mother and grandparents to attend a small family reunion. I had only met most of these people one other time in my life, so the whole experience was a bit bizarre, but pleasant. Central Illinois, specifically the towns of Shelbyville and Assumption, make up the fabric of small town America that one doesn't witness everyday. Not the cute & quant small town America, but the other one where every storefront is empty and whole towns revolve around a chemical plant or grain silo. However, most of the people I met were born and raised in these towns, and chose to stay because of family. Everyone knows everyone and cares about everyone.

Eli & Alyssa

This was my first wedding shooting by myself, and I am so happy that it was with these two. Their small courthouse nuptials were so romantic and intimate, plus low stress. Turns out you can't take photos in the courthouse besides in the little marriage room, so we got creative.

wildwood revival

i had the most wonderful time last weekend at wildwood revival! so many talented, creative, and sweet people. this festival was a photographer’s dream come true. august 2015.

all photographs by kristin karch

a morning with mothers

i am so happy with the photos from this shoot. kristine leschper (of mothers) and I woke up at 6am and headed for this field to get this amazing morning fog. august, 2015

heartwood forge oyster shucker

i did a small shoot of heartwood forge for the love list, a southern lifestyle publication from atlanta, georgia. will manning is one kind soul and a hell of a black smith. we have plans to work together again in september on some new product shots for his website. august, 2015

all photographs by kristin karch

my athens + jade o'connor designs

i photographed this amazing renovated craftsman home in a collaboration with dwelling in athens, my athens, and jade o'connor designs. july 2015

photographs by kristin karch

sierra

sierra smith: from factor models in atlanta. we have been friends since we were toddlers so it was really fun to come back together and collaborate. july, 2015.

all photographs by kristin karch