Brendan Ross Career

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Working at an advertising agency, Brendan Ross, of Brendan Ross photography was a trainee when he made the switch to public relations. Nevertheless, one day his agency made the biggest mistake of their life, they invited him to take pictures for a capability brochure. He realized after working with the executive art director, his real calling was photography. One of the highlights of Brendan Ross’ career is that it is less of a career and more of a passion. Following him throughout high school, college and finally into the business world, photography has made itself known through his college jobs as the photographer for the school’s newspaper as well as editor and chief of the yearbook. In addition, Brendan received a grant which combined

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