Most recently Linda and her vision of Mugshots Photography were given a huge acknowledgment when she was chosen out of a field of over 500 businesses as a "Make Mine a $Million" recipient by Count Me in For Women's Economic Success, sponsored by American Express OPEN. Chosen by a panel of judges and a room of 675 women business owners Mugshots Photography was one of 10 product award winners. You can discover more about this program at www.countmein.org.

Linda Russell's talent as a photographer and businesswoman has made her one of the Bay Area's most successful wedding and portrait photographers. Her work has been featured in the Town and Country Wedding Book, "B" for Savvy Bride, Here Comes the Guide, Professional Photographer Magazine, People and Rolling Stone. Her client list includes Carlos Santana, members of the Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and the News, as well as CD covers for Grammy award winning producer Narada Michael Walden. Her images grace the walls of foundations and family galleries, and cover the age spectrum from minutes old to passing elders. Her fine art work has been featured in books, greeting cards, calendars and posters. Her ability to find the beauty in everyone has been the hallmark of her success. Her 20 years as a photographer has given her the experience necessary to be a true photographic mentor. As a single mother for over 17 years she also intimately understands the challenge of balancing growing a business with nurturing a family.

LINDA RUSSELL IS ON A MISSION!

"School is a great place to photograph kids, an amazing place.” In a very quick moment you can create a quality portrait, build a child’s perception of being photographed, please a parent AND make money. Serious money. The school photograph industry is the largest segment of the professional photography industry, a 1.5 BILLION dollar industry, and Linda believes it is high time the community-based portrait/wedding photographer recaptures this revenue."