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Taiwan: A Photo Essay | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Photographer

Location: Taiwan Photographer: Leighton DaCosta @LeightonDPhoto Camera: Nikon Df

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Eryn's Headshots | Leighton DaCosta, San Diego Headshot Photographer

Model: Eryn R. @erynalexa_ MUA: Jasmine Sanchez @transition_queen0626 Photographer: Leighton DaCosta @LeightonDPhoto Location: San Diego, California 92108

See more here: https://leightond.shootproof.com/gallery/22953786/

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A little something from last night's @thechriscavanaugh workshop with the lovely @a.celestial.body #charlestonphotographer #chsmodels #chrisfotostudios #leightond #nikond810 #nikonpro #blackandwhite (at Robbin Knight Photography) https://www.instagram.com/p/By7o6Vyl2UX/?igshid=i3wy54jugprs

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A little something from last night's @thechriscavanaugh workshop with the lovely @a.celestial.body #charlestonphotographer #chsmodels #chrisfotostudios #leightond #nikond810 #nikonpro (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/By7pLlUld5n/?igshid=b5uyp4v319db

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Had an amazing shoot this morning with @rebeccalove95 in beautiful #Charleston. #charlestonmodel #charlestonphotographer #rainbowrow #nikond810 #melanin #yellow #likesunshine #leightond (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btq00gVFROb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=295kjd6bo0g7

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A little something from last night's @thechriscavanaugh workshop with the lovely @a.celestial.body #charlestonphotographer #chsmodels #chrisfotostudios #leightond #nikond810 #nikonpro (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/By7onmFFnU8/?igshid=1cluacspj9lk5

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People always SAY they will come and visit, but very few ACTUALLY do! Thanks @missphee31 for a really cool afternoon and some great shots! #fashion #fashionista #pastelblue #blackgirlstravel #nikon #nikondf #charleston #charlestonfashion #leightond (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbhcDGFv2Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nuojbvi85dc4

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People always SAY they will come and visit, but very few ACTUALLY do! Thanks @missphee31 for a really cool afternoon and some great shots! #fashion #fashionista #pastelblue #blackgirlstravel #nikon #nikondf #charleston #charlestonfashion #leightond (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxbhUIbFhcB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ufxfwxjehf2

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What is attitude? What's cooler than being cool? Loved my shoot this morning with @rebeccalove95 in beautiful #Charleston. I'm just loving the glasses what about you? #charlestonmodel #charlestonphotographer #rainbowrow #nikond810 #melanin #yellow #likesunshine #leightond #aviatorsunglasses #requestingflyby #ghostrider #topgun (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btq1VCMF7oQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x6gcaxuulmf

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Had an amazing shoot this morning with @rebeccalove95 in beautiful #Charleston. I'm just loving the colors what about you? #charlestonmodel #charlestonphotographer #rainbowrow #nikond810 #melanin #yellow #likesunshine #leightond (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btq0qwDFGcW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=115shgb2tp71r

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Last night I had an amazing opportunity to work with @cheya1exandria thanks to @pixel_studios she is absolutely amazing. She is killing the pose in this straight from camera shot. #cheyalexandriamodel #travelingmodel #orange #wildhair #womenshair #nikond810 #nikon #nikonpro #charlestonphotographer #leightond (at Pixel Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bta80fulA2C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13whpuxffbkvj

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Last night I had an amazing opportunity to work with @cheya1exandria thanks to @pixel_studios she is absolutely amazing. I love this shot straight out of camera with her. She is rocking this #africanprint dress! #cheyalexandriamodel #travelingmodel #fashion #wildhair #womenshair #nikond810 #nikon #nikonpro #charlestonphotographer #leightond (at Charleston, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bta8emHlmfP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tpliwuvgounx

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

Let me start off by saying THANK YOU to all those who attended the Back to Business Basics (B3) workshop this past weekend. I was honored by your presence. To those who were unable to attend, I look forward to you attending future business workshops.

I have always believed in “Community over Competition” when it comes to the photography industry, because on the business side, I feel our responsibility is to serve the market and the market is HUGE! By aligning our individual reasons of why we do this, it helps us persevere in serving clients who share our love in what we photograph!

Lesson #1: Don’t try and do it all by yourself!

Back in December, during a networking event, several photographers reached out to me about doing a workshop. Fellow Photographer, Geno Porter (AirReal Photography) had been encouraging me to do just that for the longest. If it wasn’t for his encouragement and shared financial backing, this workshop might never have happened.

This was one of the lessons that I shared when starting out and you have limited resources. Find someone or a group of individuals who are willing to share the responsibilities and work together for a common good. You’d be surprised how much lighter the burdens are.

Lesson #2: Provide value by solving problems

Many photographers face the challenges of doing things the “right” way. By that, I mean, legal hurdles such as going through the business license process. Having the right permits at the right locations. Whether or not to have a studio or not, even down to insurance requirements, and lets not get started on what gear we need and how to get it!

Similar 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.

Sometimes that value is additional time. Other times that value is access to a location that a client ordinarily wouldn’t be able to go to. We learned how our pricing is not about just what we charge, but is based on our economic philosophy as well. Making a choice to provide premium products to offer premium quality, or the choice to offer different levels of quality in products and services in order to serve a wider client base. Finding the solutions to problem and knowing WHY you want to solve that problem is critical to finding the people who want YOU to solve that problem.

Lesson #3: Continuously Improve

As expressed in the portion of learning about finding out the unknown unknowns, we learned that no one person has all the answers. Not even myself, but we should continuously strive to find the answers. Challenges arise and change everyday, as well as the solutions to them. The importance is understanding and being prepared for those changes. Our presentation, service/product offerings, workflows can all be continuously improved, but need to have a solid foundation.

A distinctive “Why.”

Special Thanks to:

Maple Street Biscuit Company - James Island

The Restoration Hotel

Mellow Mushroom on King

…and all the attendees!

To find out about future training events, please visit HERE

The next Charleston workshop is scheduled for Sunday, June 30th 2019 and tickets can be found HERE

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Beauty is coming: The Preview I thoroughly enjoyed working with this team today. Loved the energy and creativity. This was the final shot of the day, straight out of the camera and we wanted to share with you. More to come soon! #sooc Thank you #models @mirandaaaaleee and @lexxajane with hair and makeup performed by @justinegreenhair and @confessionsofacolorist_ of @843beautycollective for @redken Accessories: @pinkpewter apparel: @solaceboutique Photographer: @leightondphoto assisted by @magicmomentsphotographer Precisely lit by @profotoglobal and @profotousa #profotob1 and #profotob2 in action, backed up by the @savageuniversal portable background. #straightoutofcamera #nikonpro #charlestonphotographer #nikond810 #iso64 #redken #redkenhair #leightond #843beautycollective (at 843BeautyCollective)

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That time of year again for @chasfashweek to put on A SHOW! #charlestonfashionweek #leightond #charlestonfashionphotographer (at Charleston Fashion Week)