To date, he has traveled to five different continents to observe and photograph cultural ceremonies. His fine art exhibits are currently touring the U.S. and in 2014 he published his first book featuring his work from the last 10 years. As a speaker he has trained over 500 amateur and professional photographers and as a philanthropist he has supported cancer research, microfinance programs, youth fitness and mission trips to the Caribbean and Central America. Ross is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and is the co-director of Beautiful in Every Shade, a global platform celebrating the beauty of all people regardless of skin tone.