New Year = New site & blog!

Since we've changed our look, we decided a new website & blog were in order! You can find our new website here: www.thekarths.com

And our new blog here: www.thekarths.com/blog/

Feel free to join us there for an exciting new year of photography and memories!

Rya & Landon- Married! (Fort Wayne IN Wedding Photographer)

We loved being able to witness Landon and Rya coming together in love and joy in their Fort Wayne IN ceremony! A rainy day didn't defeat their happiness in sharing life as husband and wife, and you know what, we completely get that!

A Tall Ship, and a Big Loss.

"Sea-Fever"

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

By John Masefield (1878-1967).

The HMS Bounty, by Madzi Bryll

In 2008, a dear friend of ours, photographer Madzia Bryll, was able to sail aboard the HMS Bounty (a replica sailing ship, used in the famous movie "Mutiny on the Bounty" in 1963). It was with heavy hearts we listened to the news on Monday, as they described her sinking and the loss of her captain and a crew member. Our hearts go out to the crew who lost their home on Monday, and to the families & friends of the crew members who were taken by the sea.

Madzia is starting to sell her photos & artwork from her time on the Bounty, online to help raise money for the HMS Bounty Crew Relief Fund, which will help the displaced crew, and the families of the lost. ALL her proceeds will go straight to the fund. (She is currently traveling, so there are limited prints available, but she will add more as soon as she can!) Please visit her site & see the works available & consider joining the effort!

Many sailors of tall ships (even in today's age) simply live on their vessel, so those who made it safely off now have no home. Please consider giving to the Relief Fund  today!

Things I See- Pooch Panache! (Warsaw IN Pet Photography)

While I believe every dog gives you the "sad face" look in the tub, I don't think anyone can say these dogs aren't enjoying themselves while they get the royal grooming treatment from Lori of Pooch Panache Mobile Dog Grooming! I got the opportunity to ride along for a day and photograph Lori work her magic on dogs who needed everything from just a bath to the complete overhaul! Not only is it fascinating work, but it is quite physical! Her clients' owners clearly appreciate her talent, and as you can see from Teddy giving her a kiss, her clients do too!

To see more from my day with Pooch Panache, visit our proofing gallery here!

Katie & Ryan- Fort Wayne, IN Wedding!

Katie & Ryan had a beautiful day for their Fort Wayne, IN Wedding! From a moving ceremony to a fun filled trolley ride to a party to rival them all, they had blue skies and sunny people to surround them! We wish them all the best as they move forward as a family in love!

To view more of their wedding, visit our proofing site please!