KNIGHT teams with The Four Seasons Hotel - Cancer Research

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

KNIGHT Purpose

"Build Community Through Photography"

- rok 2007



Give and it shall be given...

Ross Oscar Knight Photography has teamed with The Four Seasons Hotel and The Grady Health System to fight Cancer in Georgia. Come join the fun as we Run 4 Research and Walk 4 The Cure on September 20, 2008 at The Atlanta Four Seasons Hotel. We are proud to donate our time as the official photographers for this race. Our participation supports our desire to help fund Cancer Research and to Build Community Through Photography!


- KNIGHT


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The Peace That Surpasses All My Understanding

Monday, August 25, 2008

For about a week now I have been in deep contemplation. So much so that I have had several individuals ask me if I am in a world of my own. The answer is, no. Sometimes I may appear somewhat absent minded but the truth is I have been carefully reviewing this year, the future of my family, and the future of the business. I am still learning to implement work/life balance. That's a constant struggle and something that is always on my improvement list.

For many of us artsy people (who will likely agree) new ideas don't always come at 9 AM - like I am writing now. Some of my best business ideas and new artistic improvements come at 3 AM or just before a shoot. My wife seems to think that it has something to do with REM (Rapid Eye Movement) but when I am at rest I tend to get these amazing thoughts for taking life/business to the next level. I have the need to write down these ideas immediately because the fleeting thoughts are usually gone if I wait.

And so the peace that surpasses all my understanding for me is how I have been able to still operate recently with such calmness in spite of adversity. Four examples just yesterday:

1. Maturity. I received a call yesterday that a recent publication failed to include my proper credit for Ross Oscar Knight Photography on one of my images. Most people would be outraged. I used to be. Instead I am thankful that I have been prepared for these issues. Because of proper legal agreements and through my maturity in business I didn't bat an eye. The situation will be worked out with a mere phone call.

2. Preparedness. Yesterday I had an engagement session to shoot. The weird weather patterns of the storm lurking in the Gulf Coast have caused Atlanta to have an hourly toss up between sunshine and rain. We were supposed to start shooting early in the morning but the rain started pouring. No problem because for years I have always come to a shoot with at least 2 - 3 alternate locations should the weather go bad, colors be out of wack, lighting not be ideal, clients be uncomfortable, etc. (experience KNIGHT Workshop past attendees know what we call this). We had an amazing shoot and I found myself extremely happy with the beautiful images I captured of the couple.

3. Technology. After two years of nearly perfect operation my 17" Mac Book Pro is in need of serious maintenance. I pretty much work that sucker to death. Yesterday the computer had some issues that I really wanted to fix on my own. I soon realized that I needed to take it to the professionals. I'll admit that I was bummed for a while and resorted to watching the closing ceremonies for the Olympics but I ended up using one of my two other machines. I can always keep up with my clients' info because of my insistence to back up weekly and the additional computers in the office. An important note - you should not build your business on Technology Accelerators alone (another workshop topic). For more on this topic check out the book, Good To Great by Jim Collins.

4. Patience. Its no secret from the Quarterly published check up that the Dr. Mrs. and I are looking for a new home. We went out yesterday to look and everything we saw was like twice as much as we could afford. Wishful thinking - maybe - will we get there - absolutely! Our trip to view homes forced me to think that in this current economy and housing market decline we are so blessed to have our current home and to live comfortably with all of our basic necessities. What God has for us will be for us and I know that patience will move us to the next level in our lives together.

The biblical lesson that continues to nudge me is - if you can be faithful over just a few things you will be blessed with even more abundance. If you can be content with your current blessings, the people that "need" to be in your life, and where God has already brought you from - your faithfulness will be rewarded.

I understand that so many of you have been able to go back to January 2007 on this blog and watch my growth as a man, a business owner, a husband, and as a servant. Some have known me even longer and remember the birth of my business in 2003 and the tremendous growth over the past five years. Whatever the case, thanks for reading and praying with me. To my clients (past, current, and future) thanks for allowing me to be myself and for not being judgmental just because some of our beliefs differ.

Have a great week and remember to give thanks.

- KNIGHT
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Uncle and Nephew - Two Cool Cats

Friday, August 22, 2008



My new official name is "Rosshh" according to my little (big) nephew. I was working on a college project in Alabama this week and I took time to visit with some family. When my sister and I arrived at my nephew's daycare he came walking down the steps. The first thing he said was, "Hi Rosshh!" I was like whoa. When did you start putting words together? Sweet! Then he was ready to take part in his favorite activity - eating. I bought him a hat from my closet to grow into but looks like he already fits it. He also already had shades ready to match his uncle. He's got to be a future model - check out the way he flashes the eyes, shows the lip, and completely outshines his old uncle. Did I use the word "uncle" enough for you. Yeah, I'm proud! We spent time doing all of the fun stuff that I wish I had time to do during my work day.

1. Rolling a ball back and forth to each other

2. Playing cars on the bed

3. Wrestling

4. Reading

5. Eating again

What more could a boy want in life?


- KNIGHT
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All New Language Translator and Other Updates!

Sunday, August 17, 2008


With our increasing International following on the blog I have decided to include a language translator on the top right of the side bar. This will enable our clients to translate the site information into Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. I hope to have more languages added soon.

At Ross Oscar Knight Photography we have a commitment to Diversity and Building Community Through Photography (© 2007). I want to make sure that our information is accessible to everyone no matter their background or language preference. If you notice that something is translated incorrectly, please help us by using the pop up box next to that text to suggest an alternative translation.

Important Note: After selecting a language make sure to click "remove frame" button in the top right address bar. We are still working out kinks for proper display.

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In other news, stay tuned for the launching of the new website in the next few weeks. I've been working really hard on the content and the flow of the site. There are several updated features that you are sure to enjoy as well as new images from shoot this year previously unpublished on the site or blog.

I will do a post when we start server maintenance to load the new site.

Until then - Be Blessed!!!

- KNIGHT
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KNIGHT Work Featured in Capitol File Magazine (Fall '08)

My work is featured in the Living Well section of Capitol File Magazine on news stands this fall. Check out the article titled "Dressing Team Carter." You will remember the lovely Carter family from two (1 2) blog posts a few months ago. Their son is sure to be a future fashion icon!




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Jaymin + Tiffany | Atlanta, GA Rooftop Love Slide Show

Saturday, August 16, 2008




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Larry + Cynthia | Dallas, TX - First Class Love

Wednesday, August 13, 2008














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Patrick + Neethua | New York Proposal

Wednesday, August 6, 2008



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Jaymin + Tiffany | Atlanta, GA - Rooftop Love




















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Andy + Lauren | Clearwater, FL

Monday, August 4, 2008

















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