Leighton DaCosta, Photographic Artist

Leighton DaCosta, Photographic Artist

Creating an Artistic Approach to Commercial, Portraits, and Wedding Photography.
— Leighton DaCosta, Photographer
Photography not only allows me to discover my subjects, but allows me to continuously rediscover myself
— Leighton DaCosta, Photographer
I love creating and telling the stories of the lives and personalities of my subjects. More than just clients, they often become friends, even if for that fraction of second that goes “Click”

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Leighton D.


legacy hunter. Story Teller. traveler. Photographer.

Hello, I'm Leighton and I have traveled all over the world to photograph and help people tell the stories of their legacy.

Let me introduce myself. 

  • Happiest moment: Taking the Oath of Commissioning on board the USS Wisconsin

  • Next vacation spot after isolation: Mexico

  • Favorite late night snack: Chocolate Covered Coconut Clusters

  • Future goal within photography: Author

  • Favorite place to eat: MOJO’s Donuts!

  • Photographer most inspired by: Annie Leibovitz

  • Photographic subject most inspired by: Frederick Douglass

  • Number 1 lesson learned in photography: Preparation

  • Favorite moment in Photography: Photographing a swimsuit line in Aruba

  • Favorite Band: Bob Marley and the Wailers

  • Favorite time of the day: Blue Hour

  • Superpower: Problem Solver, Landing airplanes, Cheesecake making.

Maybe my love to travel started early after my family moved to Brooklyn, NY from Kingston, Jamaica searching for a better life. Since then I have lived in or visited 8 countries and 43 states. I currently focus on serving the San Diego, California and Tampa Bay, Florida areas.

If you want to know more about me, follow my blog. Better yet, I want to find out more about YOU. Let’s meet, let’s talk, let’s become friends!

 

I am a proud past/present member of the following organizations which promote, encourage, and educate photographers in providing higher quality and a better service experience.

PPA - Professional Photographers of America
WPPI - Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
GRCC - The GREATER Riverview Chamber of Commerce.