Who's That Guy???
My name... Ross Knight
Where I live...Atlanta, GA (aka - A-Town, ATL, etc)
My style...fun photojournalism
My website ....www.rossoscarknight.com
The piece of equipment I can't part with...my Canon 5D
The album company I use...Queensberry
A website I visit often...www.ml.com (I have become obsessed with saving and investing in the last few years - this is good and bad!?)
One thing I do daily for my business...log inquiries into Successware (...and yoga to rid my mind of difficult clients)
What I charge for a 4 x 6...$10 - $20
3 things you'll find on my desk...stack of receipts (darn it, filing sucks!), a 1954 vintage desk fan that I bought for $20 from a pawn shop (works great but heavy), random pens from conferences around the country
Something you must have in every business....a process (can someone run my business if I get sick? if answer = no, write a process flow or video yourself one week)
Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...iPOD with portable speakers - with clients favorite music of course
If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be ...Annie Liebowitz
A challenge I face in my company...time management
If not a photographer I would have been a ....business development consultant
A blog I must read daily... www.strobist.blogspot.com
Ross's favorite image of recent
What I had for dinner...Turkey Burger w/ provolone and Gulden's Zesty Honey Mustard (I make the best!)
Where you'll find me on a Friday night at 7 pm...editing or shooting a party (a movie if I am lucky)
The brand of jeans I prefer ....Citizens of Humanity!
A hobby of mine....singing in the shower
5 years from now I will have ...a wife and kids
Something that annoys me...late night get rich quick t.v. programs (where is the quality public programming people?)
My best feature..my eyes
Something that is so overrated...corporate america
My favorite cocktail...grey goose and tonic w/ lime
My astrological sign...Taurus
Something I must have for summer....the beach - I grew up in Florida!
2 things I would never throw away...my dvd collection of 24 - the t.v. series and family pictures I have collected (6 generations)
One thing you'll never find me doing...walking through a haunted house - they freak me out!
I believe that....everyone should follow their passion since tomorrow is not promised to anyone
On top of my pizza you'll find....pepperoni only please
3 things I like in a girl...smile, hair, hands
BluDomain News
Father's Day is finally here! Sunday June 17th. Time to celebrate men! Hallelujah!
In honor of all of the amazing father's out there, we are offering $420.00 BluDomain websites.
All you have to do is send us a photo of your daddy, the father of your children, the grand daddy, any daddy or your sugar daddy. He must be holding a sign that says "the daddy" to kailee@bludomain.com. Once you send me the photo then I will send you a $420.00 contract.
It's always so much fun! Deadline is midnight on Father's Day!
"The Daddy's" are rolling in, how cute is Lucas Forsythe.
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Where will you be in 16 days? What famous photographer is landing in Colorado very soon? Will a Modern 7 launch be unveiled? Why will everyone need Blu therapy? Is it true Blu will shock the world? And what news will Kailee finally tell the world? The countdown is on.
Music Lab presented by the Famous Jessica Hughes
Introducing a sparkling assortment of tunes that will influence you and make your brain happy! Click on the songs below while you work or daydream.
1. LCD Soundsystem - North American Scum (sorry, it's a good song) :)
2. Franz Ferdinand - Take me Out
3. Hillary Duff - With Love This ones dedicated to my baby. :) Oh, and all you other Hillary Duff fans
out there. ;)
4. Hot Hot Heat - Goodnight Goodnight
5. Flashback. :) The Levellers - One Way
When you have to give a small amount of money to someone who provides a special service sometimes it helps to know how much is appropriate and appreciated.
The Maid- if you stay at an average hotel then you should leave $1- 2 dollars each night. If you stay at a luxury hotel you should tip $3- 5 each night.
The Bellhop- for the bellhop who totes your luggage up to your room, $2 a bag is becoming the norm.
The Valet Crew- it's customary to tip the valet staff $2 every time they bring your car around.
Pizza Delivery - if you don't want to tip pick up the pizza yourself otherwise the pizza man needs some love. $3 to $5 is a good tip for the average delivery.
Take Out Orders- They say 10 -15% but I have to disagree. If I don't tip the person who bags up my groceries why would I tip the person who puts my food in a bag? When somebody really puts forth an effort, they deserve a little something extra.
The Waiter/Waitress- No less than 15% - 20% for average service. For exceptional service it's okay to tip more!
Taxi Drivers- Sometimes it can be tough to be a cabbie, tip them 15%. If they help you with your bags add a buck or two.
Skycap at the Airport- I have learned on many occassions that a $1 skycap per bag fee is priceless. Facing check-in lines that seem to snake down the terminal make my trip to curbside on most days worth every penny.
Cocktail Waitresses- $1- $2 a drink
. keep your kids hydrated this summer with homemade popsicles.
Recipe: 1 package of fruit flavored Jell-o, 1 package kool-aid, 2/3 cup hot water, 2 cups cold water, 1 cup sugar.
In a large pouring pitcher mix together: Jell-o, Kool-Aid, sugar and hot water, until dissolved. Then add cold water. Pour into molds and freeze.
Need fun popsicle molds? www.wrapables.com
. www.wireandtwine.com I love their website! The designers print the alphabet and the name of what is on the tee upside down near the hem of the shirt just where kids can read them right side up. Where do people come up with these brilliant ideas!
. if you have kinky hair and need a little help turning shrunken kinks into super shiny stretched out curls by yourself some Curly Pudding.
. my daily tonic: Synergy Organic & Raw www.gtskombucha.com
Did you know the chef at the Google cafeterias prepares it from scratch for the employees and over 100 glasses are consumed daily.
The packaging of Synergy indicates that Kombucha supports digestion, metabolism, immune
system, appetite control, weight control, liver function, body
alkalinity, anti-aging, cell integrity and healthy skin and hair.
Warning- drink before you smell!
Kailee,
I don't usually disagree with you, but the tipping of Take-Out service I do!!! I worked at Chili's for many years and would have to put together the take-out food on many occassions. It is a LOT of work, because everything gets packaged differently when it's to-go (so that your food doesn't get soggy, cold, messy, etc). PLUS you have to remember to get all the xtra sides in the bag etc etc etc. It is VERY appreciated when you're tipped for doing this service!!!! It's actually MORE work than waiting on a table!!
Just wanted to add my two cents on the topic!
Posted by: amy | June 10, 2007 at 08:09 AM
When I'm in NY I tip the grocery bagger in coins, they usually accept any amount. My ex-husband did this through Junior High and High School and was proud that he could buy the things he wanted, that his parents could not afford (100 pennies still = $1.) When I'm in Jamaica,W.I., if you have several bags, the bagger will take your bags to the car and I usually tip about JA$40 (anything under $50 is coins) or I give him a JA$50 bill, the equivalent of US$0.80 and US$0.90 respectively.
Posted by: Jacqui | June 19, 2007 at 08:20 PM