Krista Rossow

For more than a decade, Krista Rossow has worked as a photographer, photo editor and educator for National Geographic. She began her career at National Geographic Traveler magazine, where she used her photo-editing skills to shape compelling stories from world-class imagery. As a freelancer as well as a contributing photographer for Traveler, Krista has documented stories on every continent—from Costa Rica and Morocco to New Zealand, Japan and more. Her work has appeared in national media and publications, such as NPR, Afar, Outside and The Washington Post.

Krista often serves as a judge for photo contests, including those run by National Geographic Travel, and she has worked on 5 publications for National Geographic Books. In addition to sharing her love of visual storytelling on National Geographic Expeditions, she teaches at the Santa Fe Photo Workshops, the Anderson Ranch Arts Center and private workshops. When not on assignment, Krista enjoys roller skating or working on her organic flower farm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.