Simone + Antonio's Desert Engagement Session | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Photographer
2019 Reflected: The Top 10 Sessions; Part 3. Number 1 | Leighton DaCosta, Tampa Bay Photographer
Once again, I had an amazing time working with THE ARTIST, TIMOTHY CABELL… said in my Michael Buffer voice. This time we were working on a project for his North American Hair Awards (NAHA) submission.
I absolutely loved the creativity that was put together from this session.
Thank you to:
Messiah: Makeup
Elite Pour La Vie: Dresses/Location
Jordan: Photographer’s Assistant
Raven, Neicey, and Taylor: Models.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Swinging for the Fences: A Styled Wedding | Leighton DaCosta Charleston Wedding Photographer
#TBT Real Bride: Ebony | Leighton DaCosta, Savannah Wedding Photographer
The finished shot!
Autumn 2010, a few months before her wedding, one of my brides, Ebony, decided to take part in a formal bridal dress session. I've always loved seeing large, fine art prints of brides. There was just something majestic and regal about it.
This was my first time working with the amazingly talented, Timothy Cabell, of Savannah, GA. Timothy is an award winning and internationally competitive Hair and Makeup Artist. The session took place at the SCAD stables, located just outside of Savannah on the South Carolina side of the border. My wonderful lighting assistant was Hair stylist and educator, Shameka LeCounte, of Jacksonville Florida. Dress and accessories provided by David's Bridal Savannah.
Timothy adds the finishing touches to Ebony's makeup
Behind the Scenes, Shameka holds the light above Ebony's head
Charleston Wedding Week: The Designer Shows | Leighton DaCosta, Charleston Wedding Photographer
The Designer Shows was titled sponsored by jewelers, Diamonds Direct and Henri Daussi. The four showcases were from Mason Hosker Bridal, Lovely Bride Charleston with its 'Made with Love' presentation, Emily Kotarski, and Modern Trousseau.
Kayla + Kris Celebrate 5 Years | Leighton DaCosta Starke, FL Wedding Photographer
Survey Question #18: Does my photographer really need to be insured?
If you asked me 10 years ago, does a photographer need to carry liability insurance, I would have probably looked at you crazy. Why? At that time, I knew of nobody that had been injured or killed while taking a photograph. I would have told another photographer, "Just cover your gear and you're good!" Today with photographers taking photographs on more and more railroad tracks (usually illegal), private property, and other places; placing clients in danger, I have done a total about face on this subject.
One of the first weddings I've ever shot, I ended up booking, because the other photographers did not carry liability insurance. The venue required only $100,000 at the time, and I was covered for that. I didn't think anything of it though, until after the fact when I found out why I had won the booking, and started seeing more and more venues require liability coverage. These days, usually between $1 Million and $5 Million at some of the premium venues.
Simply put, EVERY vendor you work with should be insured for the unforeseen. In most cases, the insurance is pretty affordable, and there are companies who specialize in photography studios and businesses. This is a legitimate question to ask your photographer, and the answer should always be, "YES!"
If you find a vendor who DOESN'T carry basic business liability insurance, be very concerned. This could be a signal that he doesn't have the other requisites in running a legitimate business in his state or city. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
LD