KJH STUDIOS - Key Persons

Kristi Jan Hoover is the KJH in KJH Studios. She is the Owner, CEO, Primary Photographer and Director of Photography. This is her passion. The people that she meets, learning their stories and the adventures along the way are what truly excites her. Kristi's work is inspired by her interest in the human condition - how we live, our passions, motivations, and desires. In addition to running a successful studio, her art has shown in numerous galleries and is part of both private and public collections. In 2019, she was named one of Pittsburgh's 7 Best Fine Art Photographers by Peerspace. Kristi was born and raised in the rural coal mining town of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. She completed her Bachelor of Arts, graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, as a double major in Studio Arts and the History of Art and Architecture. She then earned her teaching certification in Art Education at Carlow University. She began her adventures in photography in 2008, when she met her mentor, Richard Kelly.