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

The continuation of 2019’s Top 10 Sessions!

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LD

5. Seattle @cityofseattle

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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!

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4. Aiden @Crunkham

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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.

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3. Kyra @kyra_anais

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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!

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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.

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Stay tuned tomorrow for my number one session of 2019

LD

Leighton D.

Hello, I'm Leighton. A Jamaican born, Southern Raised, and Navy disciplined portrait artist, educator, and entrepreneur. I enjoy traveling, flying, pizza, sushi, and steak, medium-rare.  I enjoy helping people tell their stories or learn something new. If you want to know more about me, follow my blog. Better yet, I want to find out more about YOU. So let's talk!

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