Russ Dillingham

Staff Photographer

A lifelong resident of Lewiston, Russ stumbled into photography as a college student working toward a career in psychology. His great-grandfather Louis B. Costello was the publisher of the Lewiston Daily Sun and Evening Journal and his grandfather, who Russ is named after, was a staff photographer before becoming publisher. Russ planned to move to a big city to live and work until a light came on while he was in the darkroom. During summer breaks he worked in the press and composing rooms at the Sun Journal and between his junior and senior year landed a job as a darkroom technician in the photography department where he developed an interest in taking photos. He immediately demonstrated a creative eye and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. When the Sun Journal launched a Sunday edition, he was offered a job that began his 35 year career. He lives in Lewiston, where he and his wife raised four boys. His innate curiosity and love of new technology has kept his passion burning. From using 360-degree cameras to becoming a licensed drone pilot he is always eager to try something new. After three decades of doing the same job he still is excited to come to work every day and is always seeking new challenges and adventures.

advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News

Photo album: FEZtival of Trees in Lewiston returns with limited visits

by Russ Dillingham

The Kora Shriners annual FEZtival of Trees at the Kora Temple in Lewiston was not crowded Friday afternoon as it opened to in-person visitors this year after going online-only last year due to COVID-19. To attend this year, tickets must be purchased online at korashriners.org/feztival. Because of the 100 person limit in the facility, Shriners are scheduling blocks of one hour visits. The festival runs until Saturday, Nov. 27.

https://www.sunjournal.com/author/russ-dillingham/page/135