Roy + Indigo | Sibling Rivalry and Love

Its always fun to rediscover my youth while shooting kids. Roy and Indigo were a blast to hang out with. After we had pizza and soda, we were all wired for at least an hour to power through this session. These kids are full of personality and had me laughing from the moment I turned on my camera.

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Only Two Spaces Remain! Experience KNIGHT Workshop #6

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Introducing Our First Child - Bauer (as in 24) KNIGHT! Nickname J.B.

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Evaluating My Priorities (Why I Haven't Published My 2009 Goals)

Business

Marriage

Faith

Family

I'll explain the list above shortly.

If you have followed my blog for the past 3 years then you know that I typically keep up with my goals quarterly by publishing them to my blog. I call it "Keeping Me Honest." Its part of my 'write the vision and make it plain' belief. For all of 2009 my posts on goals have been noticeably missing. Why?? I have not been moved to publish them due to some issues I needed to address.

I do believe that God has blessed me with an uncanny ability to capture special moments in the lives of people with my camera. Even more, He has blessed me with an insatiable desire and gift to connect with people on a personal level. Most people can sense if your spirit is warm and inviting. I strive every day to use my talents and gifts to bring glory to my creator and to enrich the lives of my clients and readers.

What happens when you think that everything is going just great? What happens when it seems like life couldn't be any better? As a creative person with a need for structure (engineer turned photographer) I find that I can quickly snap out of a raging snafu to make rational sense of a situation. But what happens when it seems that you have everything figured out? You become the problem because You become too comfortable and start depending too much on You.

After some serious praying and a trip with no photo shoots to worry about I determined that my life was an ordered mess! One thing I promised myself when creating my business was that it would never rule my life. And it still doesn't. However, recently I did determine that my love for my career and thirst to excel was taking a toll on what is truly important in my life. I express in my workshops and career counseling sessions that one of the major reasons for my success is my willingness to work harder than most people I know and engineer unimaginable tactical plans. I am a self motivated person.

Although I consider myself to be humble, as I prayed there was a scripture I remember from my youth that continued to surface in my spirit. Proverbs 3: 5 - 6 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

When I sat in my hotel room and started writing out the order of my life, I realized that the business had taken front seat and I knew that things had to change. I didn't make this decision because I felt that I was burning out. There are times when I feel like I have more energy than ever. Rather, this change was to ensure I am fulfilling my destiny in an order that gives all credit to Whom my blessings come from.

Faith

Marriage

Family

Business

I don't always do New Year's resolutions but a few weeks ago on Facebook I made a statement that I think about every day. "No more excuses...just achieve the fullest that life has to offer. I'm on my grind to take my family and business to the next level."

With God's help and your continued prayers I know that I will make it there.

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Coming Soon - Andrew + Nancy | Marietta/Buckhead, GA

I shot my last wedding of 2009 this weekend and it was totally fab! I've gone through all of the photos and these two images of the bride before the wedding really stood out against the fall colors. Stay tuned for more of the action coming soon. In the meantime, you may remember Andrew and Nancy's engagement session - click here.

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Robert + Tia | Atlanta, GA - The Colorful Engagement Session

It was a joy shooting Robert and Tia's engagement session last week. They came prepared to match my energy level which says a lot! You'll remember from Facebook that I was hanging from the side of a bridge at one point...interesting. I always ask my clients to wear something comfortable to the shoot and that shows their unique personality. This session has personality written all over it. Colors, bikes, clothes, location, emotion..you name it. Check out more images below from the shoot!

I'll shoot the wedding next year in September and if this engagement session is a preview, the wedding is sure to be a riot!

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Coming Soon - Roy + Indigo | Sibling Rivalry and Love

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Sneak Peek - Robert + Tia Engagement Session

Today was colorful in more ways than one. I'll share more about the shoot soon! Enjoy this preview.

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KNIGHT + Gulf Coast Bride Magazine - Real Wedding

Check out the Fall 2009 Issue of Gulf Coast Bride Magazine where our photography from Fred and Tia's wedding at the Grand San Destin is featured! Here is a link to the article.

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Cameron + Amanda | Atlanta, GA - I Can Feel Your Halo

Earlier this week, I shot at the sun-drenched landscape of Piedmont Park. It was early, so the air was brisk and the grass was wet with morning dew. Just a sparse amount of fog remained, but it was soon burned away by rays of light and the heat coming from the visible chemistry of my subjects.

It's the beginning of fall, and this was the perfect day to photograph the budding love of Cameron and Amanda. During our initial wedding consultation, Cameron let me know that one of his favorite musical groups was "The Roots". That gave him a total plus in my book! Amanda interjected to say that the story of their relationship could be summed up with the song "Halo" by Beyonce' (yet, another plus since I love that song). I promised that their engagement session would be just as relaxed as our conversation. Every time these two interact, its as if they're enamored by one another's mere presence. The song "Halo" became my inspiration for the first couple of images. After that, the romantic vibe kicked in and we just had fun. A special thanks to Anna Beth for her help since we dubbed her "The Bag Lady" before the end of the shoot.

I had a great time with you, Cameron and Amanda, and I look forward to the wedding next spring!

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Everett + Shannon | Columbia, SC - The Runaway Bride Gets Married

Absolutely one of my favorite weddings of this year!!

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Coming Soon - Everett + Shannon | Columbia, SC

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Eyes of Uganda Book Release Party

I am so proud of my friend Terrell Clark. He is self publishing his first book - Eyes of Uganda!!

Join Terrell Clark and Dr. Terza Silva Lima-Neves as they sign copies of the book on October 17th, 2009 and in celebration of Atlanta Celebrates Photography Month. Come and experience the Eyes of Uganda Art Exhibit in one of Atlanta's plush loft communities, the Fulton Cotton Mills Stacks Lofts, located in the Historic 4th Ward.

To order the book and RSVP go to: www.eyesofuganda.com

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Research + The Runaway Bride Soon To Be Revealed

Last weekend I went out to dinner and to the movies. For once I just took a seat to clear my mind and think about nothing. How great was that!?

Starting Monday I traveled around the city looking for locations to shoot for the rest of the year. The compositions that I find during research are as unique as my clients personalities...my objective.

This weekend there will be no sitting at all. I'm shooting the Runaway Bride that I first told you about back in July. Soon you will know the rest of the story!

Have a wonderful weekend and I will blog you later...

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Patrick + Neethu | Chennai, India - Love is Universal (Part II)

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Manasseh + Veronica | Laguna Beach

Last month I traveled to California to shoot the engagement session of Manasseh and Veronica. We started shooting early in the morning and then headed out to the beach. As I got to know the couple better I learned that Manasseh has incredible charisma and Veronica has such a sweet spirit. Spectators relaxing in the sun removed their sunglasses wondering who the distinguished gentleman and dimple-faced woman were. Check the pics below and look out for the wedding photos in November. I'll be headed back to Cali in about 3 weeks and then hopefully to Nigeria next year for part 2.

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KNIGHT + Professional Photographer Magazine Feature

Check out the October issue of Professional Photographer magazine where my story and images are featured!

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KNIGHT + The Triple Pink Foundation - Join Us September 30, 2009 at Straits Atlanta

My wife, Brandi, is a breast cancer researcher at Emory University. You may remember the 3-Day Walk she did for breast cancer awareness back in 2007. This year, Ross Oscar Knight Photography is proud to support Breast Cancer Research as the official photographers for the We Want a Cure Wii Game Tournament. Brandi will be there working as the Event Site Coordinator.

Here is a message from Brandi:

June 2009 marked the 20^th anniversary of my mother’s death due to breast cancer. As many people know, I am a HUGE advocate for breast cancer education and awareness. This year, I am a part of something really exciting!!

About a year ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Karen Neely, the founder of Triple Pink Foundation. Triple Pink was created to increase awareness about triple negative breast cancers, one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. This type of breast cancer primarily affects young women under the age of 40. However, African-American women appear to be disproportionately affected. As a survivor, Karen started Triple Pink to celebrate the legacy of survival as well as to encourage young women to become more responsible for their own health.

To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, I am working with the Triple Pink Foundation for their "We Want a Cure - Wii Game Tournament Fundraiser" (www.wewantacure.org) on September 30, 2009. The event will be held at Straits Restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. Supporters can come out for music, food and of course, to get their game on with the Wii!! There is also a silent auction and a raffle for two round-trip AirTran airline tickets to anywhere in the continental US.

I’m really excited about this event! I know it’s going to be a success, but most of all, I just want people to be more aware of this disease. We will win this battle….

- Brandi

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Charleston, SC Workshop Preview - Building Community Through Photography

We're getting ready to head back to Atlanta from Charleston. Our Photojournalism Challenge and Building Community Through Photography Project were wildly successful! We blessed two lucky couples with free Engagement Sessions - Gary + Mary and Demetrius + Sasha. You can read more about their stories and challenges in this earlier post. Check out the preview images below and I will try to get the students' images together within the next week or so for a comprehensive re-cap of the past two days.

I'd like to give a special thanks to Sonia from one of our workshops last year who couldn't make the trip but surprised us with a beautiful fruit display delivered to the hotel!

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Ashley + Anna Beth | Savannah, GA Wedding - A Closer Look

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