Ross Andersson began his career as a fine artist, studying painting, filmmaking and photography. After earning his Fine Arts degree, he devoted several years to travel, odd jobs and his obsession with old motorcycles before discovering his passion for the world of fashion photography. Since arriving on the national advertising scene in 2006, Ross continues to distinguish himself as a top tier fashion & beauty photographer - focused on creating intense and iconic imagery. His recent clients include Macy�s, Mia and Maxx, Regis and L�Anza Hair Care. His work has won several Awards in the cosmetics and hair industry including the 2006 Grand Prize at the prestigious NAHA Awards. Recently, Ross was honored to receive two, 2009 APA Awards. His fashion submission titled, The Berlin Project, earned 1st Place recognition in the fashion category. He was also chosen as the 2009 APA Grand Prize Winner for his fine art landscape series titled; The Mezzanine Project. You can view his award winning submissions and the work of all the superb talent represented at this years APA Awards by visiting http://www.apanational.com. In addition to Fashion Photography, Ross devotes a great deal of time and energy directing his newest documentary feature film, HORIZONLINE - A Fight For The Future. HORIZONLINE documents the world of amateur boxing, at risk - inner city youth and the local heroes who bring new skills and opportunities to kids with little chance for success outside of the mean streets - where drugs, violence and poverty are a constant threat. To learn more about HORIZONLINE visit http://www.x-raymosaic.com Ross Andersson is nearing the launch of his brand new collection of fashion and beauty photography this spring. You can see all of his new work March 1st, by visiting www.rossandersson.com. To view more work from The Mezzanine Project visit, http://rossandersson.viewbook.com/mezzanine_project
2011 - Silver Prize - LPA Awards - Category; Nude Portrait 2011 - Featured Juried Artist - PSPF Awards - Category; Open2011 - Honorable Mention - Prix de Paris - Category; Fashion2010 - Silver Prize - LPA Awards - Category; Urban Landscape2009 - Grand Prize - APA Awards - Category; Fine Art - Architecture 2009 - First Place - APA Awards - Category; Fashion 2008 - Nominee - NAHA Awards - Category; Contemporary Classic 2007 - Nominee - NAHA Awards - Category; Avant Garde 2006 - Grand Prize - NAHA Awards - Category; Best in Show
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Minnesota, USA
Group Show - Oct, 2011 - 1650 Gallery, LA, CA, USAGroup Show - May, 2011 - 1650 Gallery, LA, CA, USA