Now in his 60s, he believes that in life, it isn’t about being your best at 16 or 17. “You want to be the best when you are 40, 50 or 60.’’
What separates a good photographer from a great one?
For Russell, it’s not just about mastering the techniques of lighting or composition – it’s about capturing the essence of the subject.
He fondly remembers one of the most poignant moments in his career – a spontaneous shot during a photoshoot with Singapore’s late founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
“I wasn’t supposed to take him outside, but I did.”
“You could see the city of Singapore, the skyline from the Istana,” Russel recalled. “I wanted to show him looking at the skyline, reflecting on what he (built).”
That shot, unplanned yet intentional, became a defining image for Mr Lee’s tribute in Time Magazine when he passed.
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