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PROFILE    ABOUT ME

RUSSELL E. THACKER

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Celeberity Clients

Mary J Blidge

Jay Z

Patti LaBell

Day 26

Naughty by Nature

Lil Wayne

T-Paine

Lady Gaga

R. Kelly

Beyonce

Mindless Behavior

Diggie Simmions

Jacobe Lattamore

Brittany Spears

Mike Epps

Cedric The Entertainer

Katt Willams

Raheem Davoughn

Cresette Michelle

Marsha Ambrosha

Kevin Heart

Trey Songz

New Edition

And Many more

    At the age of 11 Russell knew how to pick up the camera and take a pictutre.So his father put him to work on the constructions sites taking progression photos.

 

Russell Thacker was craving the entertainment industry and desired of the entertainment industry in Highschool. His mother suggested that he become a photographer because that was his desire. He always had the camera in his hand.

   

In 1994 Russell was approched by Director Ray Culpepper to assist him in the direction and casting for the movie "The Naked Truth and Big Ant Bad". At that point the big BREAK was made. Russell went on to become Lisa "Left EYE" Lopez 's Personal Photograph. 

 

Today Russell one of the most requested photographer in the nation (even by Tara Banks). However Russell and his team are affordable in every aspact. Russell Thacker is not only a gifted photographer, but a casting director for many movies, music videos, and independent films. Individually loves to help talented people break into the biz. “I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and love the reaction that people give looking at my work. I’ve always been 100% committed to GOD, my family, and business.

  

In 1994 Russell casted and work on his first film The Naked Truth. Russell worked behind the scenes on the set as the Still Photographer also casted for all the extras in the film. In 1996 Russell casted supporting rolls and lead rolls for the movies.

 

My favorite quote is "Youuuu Whoooo I’ll Make you famous."Model Placement is the freedom side of the modeling Biz. We help you establish a presents in modeling, acting or both. We place you in videos, commercials, short films, movies, runway shows and much more.To become apart of our placement company all you have to do is call for an interview. We help you get the proper tools to help you.

Movie Credits

1995 The Naked Truth

1998 Big Ant Bad starring Sean Blakemore.

1999 Remember the Titians (Dir Boaz Yakin)

2002 Drum line (Dir. Charles Stone III)

2002 Cabin Fever (Dir. Stephen King)

2003 The Fighting Temptation (Dir. Jonathan Lynn.)

2007 Stomp the Yard (Dir. Sylvain White)

2010 Stomp the Yard 2

2011 Fast Five (Dir. Justin Lin)

2011 Footloose ( Dir. Craig Brewer)

This is just to name a few…..

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