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RUSSELL TANOUE

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  • California, Nevada, HAWAII, US
  • Last Login: 11/28/2009

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RUSSELL TANOUE PHOTOGRAPHER

CREATING IMAGES THAT WORK!

 

TO CONTACT RUSSELL EMAIL rtfotousa@aol.com. This site is managed by others on behalf of Russell Tanoue. Thank you.

 

 

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R T F O T O

Russell Tanoue 

Russell Tanoue by Katie Young

Russell Tanoue has become one of Hawaii's top fashion/glamour photographers and remains in high demand after almost two decades behind the lens. He is best known for capturing the faces of tomorrow and today.  He brings out the best in models, actors, recording artists and celebrities in Hawaii and abroad  capturing a person's unseen beauty and creating images that can only be described as electrifying. 

A former dancer and make up artist, Tanoue's work has appeared in magazines, brochures and models'/actors' portfolios as well as on posters, CD/video covers and calendars. His client list includes such celebrities as 2007 The Bachelor, Andy Baldwin,  actress Kelly Hu , actress Laura Harring of Mulholland Drive, actor Jason Scott Lee, artist Christian Lassen, international male models Sebastian Siegle and Scott Milligan, the Playboy Playmates for Hardbodies as well as recording artists, Anita Hall, Sunway,  Pauline Wilson, O-Shen, Raiatea Helm and international star Anita Sarawak to name a few.  And most recently photographed America's Next Top Model Cycle 10, Anya Kop and Daniel Dae Kim of LOST.

His work has taken him from Hawaii to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Chicago. On his future destination agenda is Florida and New York.  He has been the photographer of choice for MidWeek Magazine newspaper's annual swimsuit issue for the past 9 years.

 

Tanoue's talents have also put him in front of the lens on occasion, making him the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles such as a cover story on MidWeek Magazine  as well as news and entertainment programs, including E Entertainment's Wild On.
One of his missions is to make a positive difference in the lives of people he encounters. To that end, he created Project Shine in 2001. The  program offers free makeovers and photo sessions to people fighting cancer and other diseases, victims of domestic violence and teenagers rehabilitated from drug abuse. To help raise money to support his community work, Tanoue has also become one of Honolulu's premier party hosts, creating industry events that support his Project Shine or other charities.  Added to his plate Tanoue has a weekly full page model of the week feature in the MidWeek Magazine Weekend Magazine.


Tanoue actually began his career in the art world as a professional dancer. He traveled throughout the United Sates and Canada for eight years, and performed on the Hawaiian Moving Company and the national 20th Century Fox's Dance Fever. Tanoue's talent for doing make-up and taking pictures of some of the dancers eventually led him to his passion for professional photography. To learn more about Russell Tanoue, visit the fan site: click here  

 

Contact the artist: rtfotousa@aol.com

 

 

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ACTORS HEADSHOTS

The right shot matters!

 

 

SAY WHAT?..

October 15, 2008

OMG...Russell...I truly love you!!! You are extremely talented!!! You are the Best Best Best Photographer I ever worked with in my life!!!! I am so honored and privileged to have you shoot me!!! My dream was to work with you and you made it come true!!! Thank you deeply again for everything...to top it off, you have a great heart!!! I love you dearly!!!
I am soooo excited to see the rest....
Have a wonderful day...
Jacque

 

.. April 22, 2008..

"Your a great photographer and your always able to capture the true beauty of a person at the precise moment. Its inspiring to work with you and to learn from your different perspectives and creative ambition. Thank you for the opportunity shoot with you, it was so much fun and hope to do it again soon!"
Lots of love,
Anya Kop

America's Next Top Model Candidate Cycle 10
 

 

.. April 18, 2008..

"Each look we did I looked completely different! The poses Russell suggested were genius. I felt like a moive star!"

 The results were incredible! Shots so fresh and hot! I am excited to add these to my portfolio. I feel renewed in my modeling career.

 Thank you Russell! :)

 - Kamakoa Page

 

.. November 16, 2007..

You're the sunlight that brightens the World!!!! Thanks!!!! cya when better..

Jay Veltri

 

.. November 3, 2007..

 

Yo thanks Russell. Its nice to meet someone whose constantly in the limelight that doesn't have their head totally implanted in their ass. I hope I get to work with you again.

-DJ Badmouth aka Roland

 

What a great event you had last night. We enjoyed ourselves and thanks for putting me on your “list.”  Congratulations for putting on a first class event — again.

Ron Nagasawa

Midweek Magazine

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.. October 25, 2007..

For my first time ever at a photo shoot you made me feel right at home, It was an honor and pleasure working with you.. working is not a good word for it, more like making a cool new friend and hanging out. I'm definitely your number one fan.  Thank you.

Andrio

 

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