PINPOINTE RESIDENT PROFILE
Rose Poole Cy-Fair Photographer Goes to Great Lengths to Capture “The Perfect Shot” Story by Patricia Hudson - Photos by Rose Pool Photography
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s journalists, the daily perusal of social media Facebook sites often produces potential story lines. A recent venture into the Cypress Photography FB page, this editor was mesmerized by the majesty of the Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy, captured through the lens of a camera. I wanted to know more about the talented photographer, Rose Poole. Rose and her husband, Radney, moved to the Bridgeland community in late 2009. “I have been a volunteer with 4H for over 16 years. I also contribute as a volunteer in the neighborhood for groups such as the Bridgeland Garden Club and Bridgeland Community Supports Veterans, Inc. as well as area non-profit groups.” The Poole’s 18-year-old daughter, Ruth, is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School; she will be attending college at Lone Star this fall. “She had decided not to apply to colleges this year. They all called, asking her to consider them. As a graduate with high honors, apparently, she was on their radar. She plans to get her basics this year, and study Medical Administration,” shares Rose. 6 September | October 2021
Rose explains the role that photography has played in her life. When did you first become interested in photography? How has this interest evolved into a business? I started taking and developing photos when I was in high school. It was one of my 4-H project areas and also took photos for the school newspaper. While at Texas A&M I took many photojournalism classes as part of my degree plan in Agricultural Communications and worked as a part-time photographer for local publications while in school. While working on my master’s program I studied photography as an art class. Prior to Covid-19, I was employed as a contractor for Kinsmen Lutheran Church as their Communications Director. It was after my contract ended, that I decided to start my photo business. In preparation for taking senior photos of my daughter I decided to start taking more portraits and offered my
