09-21-10
Love, love, love your photos! Thanks so much for the inspiration <3 Peace and Blessings to you, who just radiates goodness and joy. Take care my friend =) Irs Takahashi
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Aloha Russell,Thank you so much for shooting with me today. You were amazing! I can’t tell you how appreciative I am that you were so kind and patient with me as this was my first photoshoot. I hope everything comes out alright, could you let me know how they turn out? It was a pleasure working with you and I hope I get the opportunity someday to shoot with you again. I really enjoyed visiting your websites; you do amazing and incredible work, hopefully our paths cross again!! Take care, Brian
10/21/10
Hey Rus, just wanted to stop by and tell the world the two things that I love most about you. Here it goes. First Rus you are real as a person and as a friend. Secondly you are a Beautiful person from the inside out. Thanks for always being a beautiful and positive person. Aloha and have a blessed day. Randyn Akiona-Disfunkshion Magazine article
10/18/10
Awesome write up Russell! And the best part of it all …IT’S ALL TRUE! You are an amazing and talented soul who continues to inspire everyone around you. I know you will continue to spread your positiveness, joy, light and inspiration in the years to come because there is only one original RT! Cindy Paliracio-Disfunkshion Magazine article
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I enjoyed reading this. After having met you, I appreciate your honest and straightforward approach to the photography industry. I am thankful for your wisdom and willingness to help me. You are the real deal and an inspiration to me!! Thank you, Robert Tolentino – Disfunkshion Magazine article
07/18/10
U ARE ONE OF A KIND RUSSELL! U ARE UNFORGETTABLE! GOD BLESS!
Claudelyn Aquino
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Thank YOU for last night’s experience! Most definitely in Top 10 Summer Events for 2010…maybe year?! Smiles all around Kathy Witha K
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I’m so glad that you had a wonderful night! It really was a spectacular event and we all had MUCHO FUN!!!! My life has truly been blessed by knowing such an amazingly humble and generous person such as yourself! You’re an inspiration to all of us, hon! xoxoxo! Jamie Oliveros
July 18 at 1:15am
Happy Birthday Russell and thank you for inviting me to your amazing VIP party. It was a pleasure to finally meet you and you truly are the wonderful person everyone rages about Hope to see you around soon, gracias! Zimran
July 18 at 11:56am
I’m sure you’re getting inundated with messages but just wanted to say THANK YOU…no one can throw a party like you. And I was very happy to finally be formally introduced
Take care and keep being an inspiration ? Sharlene Aoki Oshiro
June 15 at 2:54pm
Hey Russell, as promised I am writing you before I fly out today. It was great working with you and getting to know you. I wish we could have worked together one last time before my time came to punch out of here, but maybe in the near future. You are definitely the best photographer that I have worked with and I hope that I am lucky enough to find some photographers in the mainland that are on your level. Thanks for the amazing photos, thanks for inviting me out to your Beautiful events and thanks for being real, cool and honest. You are the man, don’t party too hard and be good. Catch you later Russell. Sincerely, -Jeff J.
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You have so much class – Thanks for setting the bar high! Have a great day! Siobhan Craig
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Hi Russell,
I received the photos! they look amazing… I honestly never thought I could look as pretty as you made me look! I have no words to say but: thank thank you so much! I am truly grateful! Sasha Dominy
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I would just like to say that I adore your work!! You are AMAZING! Loving the profile picture you have posted right now. Ive only met you once but you are remarkable!! Nalani is a long time friend of mine and stunning in that photograph as she is in every. Keep doing what you do, you’re an inspiration!! K’le Kawelo
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Sorry for bother u , but i just one tell u that i like a lot your photo; your photos looks sexy, hot….wao are awsome..!!
anyway nice to meet u, im glory fernandez im a profesional race car driver in united state, puerto rico and central america …. anyway have a good day…Glory Fernandez PUERTO RICO
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Jaime Pua Chang Russell, Mr. Icon – you rock! Loved bein able to honor you with everyone else, and had a blast last night! ?
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Year ! You are cover-boy!!! Thanks for have me for your great party!!! OMG,Pearl was packed!!! Good for you…& Mike N. Yukie Aizawa
Russell you deserve it. You told allow ur fame to make u snooty or act in a way like ur better than others. U knw I experienced that at my fashion show yesterday n it’s • disgusting to behave like that but u r not like that so u deserve every compliment! Cee Jay
Russell, you’re awesome!!! Sharon Sanchez
It’s mutual too… Thank you Russell… You are exemplary. Paul Klink
Russell, thank you for all you do! Congratulations to all the successes of your every new endeavor! You are a great person! Susan Hullerman
You are such a loving guy thank you for being so nice! I always get so intimidated by you sometimes because youre so awesome! Caleb Shinobi
I’m so proud of you Russell. Thanks for being a great photographer. Keep up the good work n see you soon. Cee Jay
April 23, 2010
Russell, I’m in the First Class Lounge at Narita Airport and Hawaii-bound passengers are all talking about your “Beautiful” party on Saturday night. LOL You are loved throughout the world! Theo Voudouris
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Russell, it was a great opportunity and wonderful experience working with you. As a new singer looking for the right look for my project you were able to listen to my needs and take them way further than what I even imagined. Not only do you have a great eye for photography but you also share a positive outlook on life which made the session even more comfortable and enjoyable. Looking forward to working with you again in the future. – Brysen G, singer
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Russell, after all these years I just want to thank you for being the one person who caught the true me behind the camera. You have such a special gift and I will be eternally grateful to you for this very photo, you brought out the best in me and do so with everyone around you. MUAH!! Tracy Penny
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My admiration for you and what you’re about is boundless and honorable. Live Aloha, Paul + Your Brother from another Mother!
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Leilani Trujillo Thank u for being you Russell u rock!!
O-shen Oshen I love your events Russell. You know how to throw a party. See you there!
February 14, 2010
Hi Russ,
You are an amazing person with a beautiful hart!
Keep doing what you doing, make people happy, and show them the LOVE:) WE need you!!!Filip Filipov
February 14, 2010
Russell,
I wanted to say thank you for last night. We all had such a wonderful time. You are an amazing person and I am happy just to know you. That was an amazing event that you put together. I look forward to the next time we can touch our glasses together in celebration.
Bryan Anderson
January 31, 2010
I THANK YOU for all your good energy,
wishes. Best bday Everrrrrrrrr! I wis…h you All joy, love and the strength to never forget how powerful YOU are!!! ? ?? ?THANK YOU FOR” BEAUTIFUL” NIGHT!Monica B.
January 17, 2010
Had a blast as normal with you the other night….It amazes me how much more and more fans you get as the years go on….hahah go getum Russ…good things happen to good people…
Jordan Dela Cruz
November 23, 2009
A toast to you, Russell! Congratulations for accomplishing what no one else has done in Hawaii!
So, here’s to another fabulous 20 years in the beauty & entertainment industries! Thank you for being awesome and caring through the years. You’ve touched so many souls, including mine.
November 23, 2009
Last night was such a blast! you’re always so full of energy! too bad I had to leave before the fashion show.. I’m so stoked I won a photoshoot ~ it was our destiny!
Cameron Brooks
September 30, 2009
Nice……..Thank you as always! U sure know how to give a party!!!! MUAH!!!
Chona C Ferolin
September 30, 2009
Yo Russell… Another fabulous party in the books.. Always a great time with a great crowd…
September 21, 2009
I really enjoyed shooting with you on Thursday. You were so welcoming, and you made me feel like I had known you forever. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see the pictures.
Aerrin
September 18, 2009
Russell,
You have the greatest parties. Classy!!Kekoa Young
August 30, 2009
Russell thanks for a sick party at Pearl on Saturday, you are definitely awesome!
Kasey Sulheim
August 21, 2009
Love this. You are such a beautiful person. Glad to have met you.
Jamie Chang
August, 2009
You see beauty in every one and give them the gift of seeing it too! We should all aspire to be like that! Wishing you continued success and aloha!
Puni Patrick
August, 2009
Ran across your beautiful photography being a big fan girl for Mark and Kupono. You are such an AH-MAZING and inspirational artist. Thank you.
Sandra Dawson
June 17, 2009
You are an inspiration!
Rich Calderon
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 priviledged 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
July 3, 2008
hey! thanks for the add,
just wanted to say that you are an AMAZING photographer, i love to look at all of your work!
truely amazing!
Chris
July, 3, 2008
wussup mr.tanoue. hahaha. thanx for the add. big fan of your work bro.
keep up the good work and keep our locals looking beautiful!
KELA BOI™’s
April 30, 2008
Aloha Russell,
I am the designer for Hula-la! Swimwear, which you included in your Midweek Swimwear Issue. I just wanted to tell you I thought the pictures you took were amazing!!! I absolutely loved the spread this year (and not just because we were included :] ).
Warmest regards,
Erika Ireland
Hula-la! Swimwear
April 30, 2008
Your photos (I know=2 0 you know) are amazingly fantastic. The suits and the models all look stunningly beautiful.
Aloha, Dan Muccia
Allure Swimwear
Apr 17, 2008
Wow!!!:) Looks amazing!!!!
Much Love
Kamakoa
April 9.2008
i think u are absolutely amazing! your work, your attitude and your demeanor are unbelievable! it’s so contagious.
i love how you always emphasize the positive-ness in everything! thanks for what you bring into this world russell!grateful,
=0 9 cindy
Feb. 21, 2008
Hey RUSS,
Its me UPEGA, with Premier Agency …. Well, juswanna thank you for my photos… Last year I had two major jobs becauseof yur photos..
Anyways, I’m leaving next month for Samoa… and when I return I wanna set an appoint for another photos…MAHALO,
UPEGA
Feb. 04, 2008
Hi Russell,
You are the greatestSincerely,
Bonnie
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
Publisher
Russell,
Thanks for everything!
I saw the table, and it was great. I wish I could have made it earlier as well.
You are a true professional, and a class act.
I am looking forward to working with you in the future.Matt Muccio
Chief Executive Officer
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. Im definitely your number one fan. Thank you.
Russell Tanoue is the man!
my new friend.
new reason to smile.
You are the best thanks for being you.your friend always, Andrio V ielma
August 13, 2007
I have been meaning to send you a note for about three or four years and I finally got around to it this evening.
At one time, I headed Reed Kaina Schaller Advertising and from time to time models visited us with a portfolio mainly composed of photographs you had taken. They were always impressive and showed the girls to their best.
And, more importantly, we used several of the girls in advertising for clients the agency handled at that time.I had always wanted to congratulate you on the job you had done, but just never got around to it.
Tonight as I was looking over the latest issue of MidWeek and noticed your page, I decided that the time for procrastination was over.
All I wanted to do was say thank you for taking the time to help these young models (both men and women) find themselves and present themselves in a unique, contemporary and professional way.
Aloha,
Dave Reed
Jun 28, 2007 6:26 PM
Hey it’s the sexy mexy lol!!! Ur event rocked thanks for the envite…… I wish u much succsess which u already have…. ur what i would call Classic ur classic!
May 17, 2007
Dear Russell,
Grazie! Merci! Danke! Selamat! Arrigato! Terima Khasi. Kop Kum Ka! Daniwad! Kamsamida!
You bring a huge chunk of joy into a room as you enter and I am thankful you were kind enough to throw so much of it at me and Raiatea and Ralph and Wade and Mono that day and later that evening. It was one of those essential moments in life when, without any forewarning or planning, a perfect evening results. I hope to see you again soon (minus the work). Until then, I remain,Very Truly Yours, Guy
October 4, 2006
“you are like a drug…always making people want more – he he.
Olena Rubin-Miss Hawaii 2005
I just returned last night from Washington, DC, where I joined 10,000 “Ambassadors” and supporters for the
American Cancer Society’s “Celebration on the Hill” national event. We ask our members of Congres s to
continue to fund cancer research and treatment. We also told them that if we could stop tobacco use, we’d
could avoid 35% of the cancers that are related to smoking.So, this morning as I was reading the Sept. 22 issue of MidWeek, I was delighted to read Russell’s story in
Yu Shing’s column “on The Move” on page 30. The most effective messages come from those who “walk the
talk”. I know your story will influence others to follow your example. So, Mahalo to you both for
contributing to our mutual cause–to avoid the illnesses and death that are caused by smoking and
tobacco use.Aloha,
Chris Pablo
Chairman of the Board
American Cancer Society-Hawaii Pacific
August 20, 2006
You’ve been an inspiration to me whether you know it or not. THANK YOU! And I mean it from the bottom of my heart. In fact, you make everyone you come in contact with shine!
Take care Uso.
Junior Mika
August 20, 2006
Aloha Russell! Through your talent and LIGHT, you CONTINUALLY liberate yourself and others. Although the mainland is a tough sell for me…mind, body, and spirit…I want you to know that I am grateful for your encouragement. Each time we speak, I KNOW that I AM Aloha, Russell… and “once you know, you can NEVER not know.” You firmly commit me to that reflection of SELF. YOU have been a great mentor, friend, and counselor throughout the years! Mahalo nui loa, my brother! – Troy”
April 26, 2006
First I just want to thank you for always supporting me and encouraging me to stay positive and true as a person. It really does make a difference in my life to have people like you there as a mentor for me and most of all as a friend. I have always looked up to you and your positive energy and all the good things that you do to make others lives better and consider myself lucky to be a friend of yours. Thank you for enlightening me in many ways that you probably don’t even realize and I am sure that I speak for many people.
Brandy Leaver, Miss Hawaiian Tropics USA 2006
February 17, 2006
Russell!!!
Do I dare say I love you! You are fabulous and oh my gosh! I love the photo!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am in tears!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!Cynthia Circle 3 Productions
