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.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2021
The Week In Photos: Dec. 4-10, 2021
The Sun Journal staff photographers’ favorite images from the past week.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2021
Mystery Photo for Dec. 12, 2021
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you will have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2021
Photo: Making a clean sweep of Friday’s snow
Lewiston man only needed his broom instead of the snow blower to clear snow Friday afternoon.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2021
Photo/Video: Snow blankets new Auburn High School construction site
An aerial view of the construction at Edward Little High School.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2021
Photo: Oxford man sick of the snow already
The first appreciable snow of the season is not appreciated.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2021
Photo album: Santa arrives in Turner for tree lighting
The annual tradition continues after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2021
The Week In Photos: Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2021
The Sun Journal staff photographers’ favorite images from last week.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2021
Mystery Photo for Dec. 5, 2021
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2021
Video: 60 seconds buzzing over downtown Lewiston
A flight down Knox Street and around Trinity Church and Jubilee Center where big things are in the works.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2021
Video: Crews do some light work on Lewiston City Hall bell tower
An aerial view of the clock tower repairs at Lewiston City Hall.
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