Senior Photographer Chris Rose's favorite shoots

“Growing up, we always had cameras in the house,” said Senior Photographer Chris Rose, explaining both his mother and grandfather were avid photographers who encouraged Chris and his sister to take photos whenever possible. When the time came to choose a major and minor in college, “graphic design and photography were my clear choice,” he said. Soon after, he joined the staff of AOPA in 1993 as a graphic designer, and continued to do freelance photography on weekends. As AOPA and its number of media outlets increased, so did the association’s need for photography. In 2008, with mentorship from AOPA Senior Photographer Mike Fizer, Rose transitioned into the role of photographer, and then to senior photographer in 2017.