Leighton D

The ordinary life of an International Fashion and Wedding Photographer who finds the time to travel, eat, and fly. Oh, and sometimes flirt!

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Carlos's Headshot Session | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Bay Headshot Photographer

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Karen's Headshot Session | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Bay Headshot Photographer

New headshots for Karen. A loan broker based in the Tampa Bay area. Check out her and Carlos at the Costa del Sol Mortgage team.

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San Diego Model Pool Party | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Photographer

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Natalia G. | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Bay Photographer

Model: Natalia G. Photographer: Leighton DaCosta Location: Tampa, FL

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2023 Revisited | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Photographer

HAPPY 123123 DAY!

2023 was an amazing year in San Diego. There were way more ups than downs and I am blessed to see another year! Thank you to all the clients and friends, and clients who became friends, and friends who became clients.

We had a blast in Jamaica during Carnival, LA Fashion Week work with BVFW was phenomenal, we went chasing waterfalls and bars in the middle of the ocean to capture some travel portraiture.

The portraits this year were widely varied, from influencer headshots, acting headshots, costume photography for international beauty queens, and beauty shots for music artists, along with some commercial work as well.

Let’s not forget the weddings in Vegas or the trips to the desert!

Cheers to the completion of 2023 and a new start in 2024. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AS ALWAYS!

LD

And here’s some quick shots from BVFW LA…

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Taiwan: A Photo Essay | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Photographer

Location: Taiwan Photographer: Leighton DaCosta @LeightonDPhoto Camera: Nikon Df

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Eryn's Headshots | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Headshot Photographer

Model: Eryn R. @erynalexa_ MUA: Jasmine Sanchez @transition_queen0626 Photographer: Leighton DaCosta @LeightonDPhoto Location: San Diego, California 92108

See more here: https://leightond.shootproof.com/gallery/22953786/

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Bovtiqve Fashion Week LA BVFW Day 1 | Leighton DaCosta Photographer

Bovtiqve Fashion Week (BVFW) Volume 7 has arrived in the City of Angels! A five-day event, BVFW uses a variety of locations and events to showcase the 5 (V) fundamentals of BVFW. What is BVFW? BVFW is partnership of independent fashion designers, boutique owners, merchandisers, producers, influencers, and models. Bovtiqve Fashion Week was created to establish a foundation of fashion and business trade, increase the economic and creative development in the areas of fashion design, clothing, merchandising, event production, and modeling. BVFW is held twice a year during the months of February and September. By rotating cities for every edition, BVFW provides a major American city the platform to make a significant impression on a critical sector of the fashion industry. It also highlights a city's capacity to thrive within the growth of one of the most profitable industries in the world.

High up in a high rise tower located at the corner of Sunset and Vine, Volume VII of BVFW kicked off. A great industry panel, band, and awesome venue served as the conduit for this industry mixer of professionals. BVFW continues until 10/1.

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Kho'dai's Headshot Session | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Headshot Photographer

Hello everyone!

Recently I had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful and talented model, Kho'dai. It was an exciting session for me as I had the opportunity to showcase her unique and stunning beauty through my lens.

Kho'dai's beautiful brown skin glows in every shot. Her giant afro added an extra level of individuality and flair to her headshots. She made every shot dynamic and eye-catching.

During our session, Kho'dai posed for modeling and acting headshots and was natural in front of the camera. Her smile lit up the room. Her elegant poses were effortless, making my job as a photographer a breeze.

Kho'dai's headshots are going to be a great addition to her portfolio and I can't wait to see where her modeling and acting career takes her. Her unique beauty and talent make her stand out in the industry and I am confident that she will be a rising star in no time.

Thank you, Kho'dai, for choosing me as your photographer. It was a fantastic experience working with you and I am honored to have captured your beauty.

~LD

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Model Session: Nicky P. (NSFW) | Leighton DaCosta, Photographer

Model: Nicky @herbootymatters Location: Las Vegas, LV Styling/Wardrobe/Photography: Leighton DaCosta

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2021 | Leighton DaCosta, Portrait Artist

Happy 2021 everyone! I want to say, first of all, thank you to every single one of you who has supported me throughout the years. 2021 will prove to be a change for many of us, and I hope for all of you reading this it will be for the better. Stay tuned for updates and changes as we do our transition to California and the American West! I look forward to sharing the looks and stories of people and places along the journey. Portraits, Boudoir, Experiences, and yes, more fine artwork along the way. I can’t wait!

See you soon!

LD

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#clubquarantine #iwasthere omg sooooooooooo good @dnice 100k in the house and I was one #unity (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BtTI9FscO/?igshid=1j5qgau7yv5uq

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Sometimes #fashion is about simplicity and elegance. Model @viicarii MUA @fitfaceartistry Fashion @cozettesboutique Retouching @psretoucher Photographer @leightondphoto #tampaphotographer #tampamodel #atlantamodel #melanin #springfashion (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hkJtClEaM/?igshid=wtyo1ul6wzsz

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Loving the looks from the latest collaborative project with @viicarii and @fitfaceartistry Every queen needs a crown. @goorinbros Image finishing by @psretoucher #melaninpoppin #tampamodel #atlantamodel #fedora #goorin #tampaphotographer #sandiegophotographer #beauty (at Tampa, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hi_32Fh-n/?igshid=4h6rjl6iwjk

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Just a random valentine's day #blackandwhite photography post #tgif #architecture #chandelier (at Hilton Garden Inn Las Cruces) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jgVnFF_Hp/?igshid=mjdg5ftr34re

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The latest print. With #stpetemodel @viicarii , makeup by @fitfaceartistry styling by @cozettesboutique #tampamodel #tampaphotographer #grcc #bohochic #blackmodels #fashion #goldenskirt #print #photography (at Fish Hawk, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XjG3pl-4I/?igshid=nkpyuahry75n

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2019 Reflected: The Top 10 Sessions Part 2. 5-2 | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Bay Photographer

The continuation of 2019’s Top 10 Sessions!

As always, feel free to comment, subscribe, and if so inclined, inquire about future bookings. All model work is available for museum-quality printing and mounting.

LD

5. Seattle @cityofseattle

The only city to make the list, Seattle is a majestic subject to capture any day. While returning from the WPPI convention, I decided to do a 23 1/2 layover to get a little sight seeing and to meet up with an old Navy friend, that I had not seen since flight school! All the images were captured with a Nikon Df and a near 60 year old 85mm manual focus lens which was impressively sharp!

4. Aiden @Crunkham

I met Aiden on Model Mayhem, shortly before attending WPPI and we decided to do a shoot in the downtown/Freemont area of Las Vegas. Tagging along with two other photographers proved to be a great experience as the sun began to go down and the lights began to shine. Working with blue gels and only speedlights was very rewarding.

3. Kyra @kyra_anais

I fell in love with Kyra from the moment I laid eyes on her beautiful face and amazing hair. A true sweetheart and professional, she was early and prompt for a session we had scheduled earlier that week. This shoot was scheduled to happen right after a very painful mishap, which made mobility limited, but Kyra more than made up for it!

2. DeWayne @kmd89con

I met Dewayne through the local chamber of commerce in Riverview and helped him get new headshots for his website and multimedia presentations. Dewayne is an Army veteran who has founded a consulting firm helping veterans obtain disability compensation benefits. Because of his busy schedule, we decided to set up the studio on location at his home. I always suggest to clients to get TWO headshots. One business professional, the other business casual. Doing so allows flexibility that still comes across as professional and approachable.

Stay tuned tomorrow for my number one session of 2019

LD