Phee Visits Charleston! | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Lifestyle Photographer
Living the Lavender Life: Donna Maria - Public Speaker | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Event Photographer
If the name Donna Maria sounds oddly familiar it might be because she has been all over television and media from ABC to the Wall Street Journal. Maybe you have followed her journey of helping and empowering others all over the world as they build businesses while maintaining life balance through the Indie Business Network. However she has entered your life, one thing is probably true, your life is the better for it!
Karmen | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Lifestyle Photographer
Model: Karmen F.
I had a great time working with Karmen this past year as we did a quick shoot in the Avondale area of Charleston, SC. Coming down on a Sunday all the way from Gaffney, SC, I was assisted with the great help of her parents while capturing Karmen. As she continues to build her portfolio during her senior year of high school, I wish Karmen continued success. Until next time.
LD
Model: Karmen
Location: Charleston, SC
Photographer: Leighton DaCosta
Photographer’s Assistant: Bernard Foster
Retouched by Picsera
2018 - A Photographic Recap | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Photographer
2018
2018 was a very unique and special year and I’m so glad to get the opportunity to share a little bit of it with you. First let me say thank you to all of you who continuously follow my blog and those who allow me to photograph them, year after year. It is a privilege and an honor to continuously serve you.
Throughout the year I was relatively “local,” but found my way in four states and two countries. Who would have thought I would have needed to travel all the way to Jamaica to meet Jack Canfield? Alicia and Andrew, thanks for the great opportunity in 2018, I look forward to even greater things in 2019 and beyond.
Constantly learning, this year added increased portability and creativity with the utilization of colored gels and speedlights.
Please enjoy a brief review of some of this year’s moments.
-LD
#TBT Model: Marica | Leighton DaCosta, South Florida Lifestyle Photographer
Quick behind the scenes with Marica. Lit with the Profoto B1
Model: Marica S.
Location: Southwest Ranches, FL
Photographer: Leighton DaCosta
Circa: December 2014
Jasmine | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Portrait Photographer
Some fun from a test shoot in Hollywood, South Carolina with the wonderful Jasmine Franklin. A model and athlete from the South Carolina upstate, Jasmine is always great to work with!
Model: Jasmine Franklin, South Carolina
Photographer: Leighton DaCosta
Location: Hollywood, South Carolina
The Nikonos Project: The Baseline | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Photographer.
Still working on it, these were some test shots from my Nikonos V. I've been having some issues with double exposure, so will do a roll strictly as a land camera and see what I come up with to share.
Nikonos V; 28mm; Kodak MAX 400, (assumed) 1/60s - aperture priority of f/8
I like the colors of the film so far, but need to push at getting context and focus. Definitely not as easy shooting underwater as digital.
