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Model Monday: Jessie | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Fashion Photographer

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Model: Jessie Demalo
Location: Charleston, SC
Wardrobe and Styling: Jessie Demalo
Photography: Leighton DaCosta

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5 Tips to Better the Craft: FOOD! | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Beauty Photographer

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5 Tips to Better the Craft: FOOD! | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Beauty Photographer

When scheduling a shoot longer than three hours, some kind of refreshment should be provided. For sessions longer than 6 hours, expect to have two to three extended breaks and on set snacks.

Having refreshments will help keep up the energies of all involved. Here are some tips when it comes to setting up craft services.

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Back To Business Basics Workshop Recap & 3 quick lessons | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Photography Instructor

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Back To Business Basics Workshop Recap & 3 quick lessons | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Photography Instructor

“in my quest to help photographers solve these problems, we learned that we have to do more than just take “pretty pictures” for clients but solve their core problems, wants, desires, and needs while always striving to provide additional value.” ~Leighton DaCosta, Photographer

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The Nikonos Project: Day 1 | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Photographer

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The Nikonos Project: Day 1 | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Photographer

The one thing I know about shooting with new equipment is to always do a test roll first, just so that you can have a baseline, or to learn things that you wouldn't see unless you were shooting. The worst time to find out something is wrong is when you're on a shoot for a paying client. 

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International Women's Day Pioneers: Black Women in Photography | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Lifestyle Photographer

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International Women's Day Pioneers: Black Women in Photography | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Lifestyle Photographer

“Sometimes the camera is something you could hide behind in dealing with difficult situations and through the camera you can express yourself and how you feel. Difficulties strengthen the mind just as labor does the body.” ~Elizabeth "Tex" Williams

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Model Session: Shante | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Fine Art Photographer

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Model Session: Shante | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Fine Art Photographer

Shante has been a blast to work with as we work through this project, but recently while reviewing the images from a session, one image jumped right out at me. 

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