RUSSELL TANOUE PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Featured Face of Summer 2006

Leah Baker

 

<    PAST FEATURED FACES

 

 

RTFOTO:  What agency are you listed with?

              I am not currently w/ an agency.
RTFOTO:  What is your occupation? 

              I am a full time student.    
RTFOTO:  What nationality are you?       

              Swedish
RTFOTO:  Where are you originally from?   

              Born and raised on Oahu.      
RTFOTO:  Describe yourself in 3 words?

              Ebullient, Creative, Hilarious 

RTFOTO:  Who was or is your mentor?

              My mentor is anyone who does the right thing instead of just saying the right thing.
RTFOTO: What was your first paying job?

              Floral designer… I love flowers!   
RTFOTO:  What inspired you to become a model?

              I have been asked by many people to model for them and I enjoy the surroundings it accompanies.

RTFOTO: How would you describe your style in fashion?

               My style is always different. I think fashion is limitless and it is a way you can express and provoke emotion.
RTFOTO:   How many years have you been doing what you do?

              I have been studying communication now for two years and I have been modeling off and on.
RTFOTO:  If you could do one thing different growing up, what would that be?             

               I would have continued playing tennis, I love that sport!
RTFOTO:  What drives you to continue doing what you do?

               I'm driven by the fact that if I work hard I will gain knowledge, understanding, and fulfillment in my life.
RTFOTO: What do you like best about the modeling industry?

               I best like all of the creative venues and the ever-changing expressions of fashion, but most of all the

 traveling!


RTFOTO:  What don't you like about the industry?

              This industry has far too many sharks who take advantage of anyone.
RTFOTO:  If you weren't doing what you do today, what would you be doing?

              I would be in the ocean surfing with friends all day long. Or I would be hiking on a mountain with friends, exploring.
RTFOTO:  Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  

              Traveling and exploring beautiful places.     
RTFOTO:  What is a good day like for you?

              I love to wake up early and run down to the ocean at dawn. Then, I like to be spontaneous about the rest of my day.
RTFOTO: What embarrassing moment have you had in your career?

              At college my teacher had a large tour of Japanese students come in to look at his art, and instead of looking at his art they all crowded around me in a circle and took picture upon picture of me. It was flattering but really funny to experience that.

             
RTFOTO:  What makes you different from your peers?

              I know how to fly an airplane and I know how to drive an Indy car 160 mph.
RTFOTO:  If you could pick any city to live in other than the city you are currently in, what city would that be and why?              

              I think I would want to live in Tahiti or Sicily because of its simplistic way of life and its natural beauty.
RTFOTO:  What advice can you give to those aspiring what you do?

 Be positive and truthful, not only to others but yourself too.
RTFOTO:  What is your message to teens today?

              Make a conscience choice to think positively and be aware of the repercussions of your choices.
RTFOTO:  If you had the power to change the world, what would you do?

              Allow everyone to be as happy and content as they could!
RTFOTO:  What was your experience working with Russell Tanoue?

              My experience was fabulous! He is such a warm and friendly person to be around and he can make me laugh. I had a really fun time with him and Wendy.
RTFOTO:  Finally, tell me something about you I don't know about?

              I love to go flying with my dad and I love going on day trips to the outer islands.
RTFOTO:  Anything you'd like to say?
             
Thank you Russell for featuring me! You're a great friend and mentor. I appreciate everything you do; you are a truly talented individual with a really kind heart.

 

 

 

 

Hit Counter