Ross Lewis is a former international professional photographer and a graduate of Rutgers University (BA, English Major-1965). In August, 2019 Ross' historic Yankee Stadium photographs of the rebirth of the original Yankee Stadium in the 1970s, were selected in an international competition and exhibited in Agora Gallery, New York City.
During Ross' exciting twenty-two year career, between 1972-1994, he was selected for domestic and international photography assignments for national magazines, Fortune 500 corporations and the National Football League. International photographic projects included assignments in Senegal, Nigeria, Brazil, Sweden and Canada. In 1972 Ross was selected as the Special Assignment photographer by the National Football League. For over twelve years, between 1972-1984, Ross had the privilege to travel to many NFL cities to photograph the up-close, dramatic details, faces and nuances of the games and NFL communities. His photographs were featured in two major NFL books; 'The Pro Football Experience' and 'Game of Passion' and, regularly, in the NFL's 'PRO!' magazine.
Prior to his 22-year professional photography career, Ross was an Associate Director on nightly broadcasts with WCBS-TV News in New York City (1965-1978), with a two-year absence from CBS to serve as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army between 1966-1968 to include his service in the 7th Infantry Division in South Korea between January, 1967-March, 1968.
Following his professional photography career, Ross created and was the President of 'SEE/Special Eyes On The Environment', a powerful environmental photography program for special-education students with multiple disabilities throughout New Jersey. The 'SEE' program educated and served thousands of students between 1993-2010 and was featured and exhibited in the Senate & House of Representatives Rotundas in Washington, D.C. in Year 2000. In 2009 Ross was awarded 'Public Citizen of The Year' by the National Association of Social Workers, New Jersey Chapter.
This FineArtAmerica portfolio of photographic images is a growing collection of Ross' work for many years, including present-day images. In October, 2014 Ross was honored as 'Artist of the Week' within the 'Old Master' Photographer group in FineArtAmerica.
Between 2010 and 2013, Ross' wrote and published his first book, 'Welcome Home/A Monument of Honor'. 'WH/MH' is a volume of color and B&W non-combat photographs and essays generated from 29 Vietnam veterans who served in Vietnam from 1954 through 1975. The book is a dedication to the humanity,dignity and honor of Vietnam veterans.
Ross Lewis joined Fine Art America on May 20th, 2011.
