Photo: Paul Citone

Steve Rose is one of the top concert photographers in the industry and is a tour photographer for Journey. Born and raised in Arcadia, CA, he now lives in South Pasadena with his wife and son. Some notable acts that he’s photographed have included: Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Phish, Fleetwood Mac, Dead and Company, Carlos Santana, Eagles, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. His work has been featured on Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone Brazil, the Grammys, Smithsonian, Gretsch Guitars, and numerous online sites. When he’s not photographing shows, he can be found at home playing guitar or doing deep dives into vintage gear.


Gear: Leica Q2, Leica SL, Leica 24-70mm, Sony a7III, Sony G Master 24-70mm 2.8, Sony G Master 70-200mm 2.8, Canon 5D Mark III, Sigma 150-600mm 5.6, Sony G Master 14mm, Hold Fast straps, and ThinkTank bags.