Modern Vintage with Shontae

Shontae Jackson models vintage wear with a modern twist. Styled by LeightonD Photographer.

Hollywood in Orlando

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going to Orlando to not only visit friends and family before my departure to go out West, but to also shoot the wonderful model known as Stephanie Hollywood.

I wanted to do a modern take on a vintage shoot with her, mostly because I felt that we could both benefit from the shoot. We shot in an area called MetroWest, and here is one of the shots from the weekend. Stay tuned for more.

Modern Vintage

House of Stereo, ROCK ON! Jacksonville, FL

This awesome shoot took place on Saturday August 6th at the House of Stereo in Jacksonville, FL. The House of Stereo offers complete audio and visual sales, installation, and service for the customer who demands the best in quality. The House also serves as an art gallery and music loft. Upstairs you will find amps, drums, and some of the most beautiful and collectible guitars around. I want to thank owner, Bill Gibson, for allowing us the opportunity to showcase the beauty of some of the guitars. Some over 60 years old!

Participating in this shoot were Models Tiara Bree and Alex Girardot. Hair and Makeup by Robin Thomas. Wardrobe from Three Muses Clothing and TerrelleJ Designs. Rickenbacker, Signature, and National guitars courtesy of The House of Stereo and Art Gallery. Photography by LeightonD assisted by James Burney of Jaakab Photography.

Jam Session

Tiara and the Rick

Alex with a classic Rickenbacker

Tiara with her 12 string Rickenbacker

Alex embracing the music

Tiara with a classic National Tricone guitar

Latoya. Knoxville, TN

Last month I took a little road trip which found me traveling through Knoxville, TN. I met Latoya, single mother of two, who is striving to not only finish school but to model as well. Let me know what you think.

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Latoya in Black and White

I’m Back!!!

I have been told that I have been slacking seriously on blogging. So I am going to start blogging some of the shoots that I hav been up to and hopefully you will like!

It’s a Weddiful Wednesday: Ebony and Vernon are Married!!!! 3-12-2011 (via Milverton Weddings by LDPhotography)

I loved doing this wedding! What a great time!

Oh what a great weekend it was in Savannah, GA.  I had the pleasure of photographing the union of Ebony White and Vernon Robinson. This young and edgy couple was a great match of style and creativity, and I am glad I could help bring some of their ideas to life. I met Ebony and Vernon last year through a mutual friend, Savannah Photographer, Latoya Roberson of Latoya Roberson Photography. Ebony came to me with this crazy idea for an E-Session bas … Read More

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What Makes A Good Camera Lens Good? (via Photofocus)

Great information for pros and enthusiasts alike!

Chances are that more people have strong opinions about what constitutes a good lens than actually know what separates good from bad. It almost always boils down to aberration and distortion. I'm going to discuss some of the more common lens problems here in the hope that you can make more informed choices when pic … Read More

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