LeightonD, Photographer

LeightonD's Photographic life.

Asada Belly Dance’s 3 Reasons Why All Belly Dancers Need a Great Photo Shoot

Like most starving artists, when I started dancing professionally as Asada Belly Dance I didn’t have much money to spend on a premium photo shoot package.  I cut a lot … Continue reading

January 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Time’s are a changing, and so is technology.

Yes, the time is changing and with it is technology. Then again, new technology ALWAYS changes things. Recently the cell phone Nokia took its new Lumia 1020 Smartphone along with … Continue reading

October 8, 2013 · 3 Comments

What would you like to know?

So many times we artists start projects only to put it on the back burner. I can’t tell you how many times I end up juggling a few chainsaws, axes, … Continue reading

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

America’s Next Top Model Curvy Winner, Whitney Thompson Stars in The Ad Campaign For Panache Lingerie

Originally posted on the CITIZENS of FASHION:
She is the first curvy model to win “America’s Next Top Model” and her uniqueness has been rewarded with a campaign for Panache…

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Behind the Scenes with LeightonD and Nicole Stoddart

Behind the scenes of a fabulous end of summer shoot with Leighton DaCosta, International Fashion and Wedding Photographer (@LeightonD). Assisted by Jacksonville photographers Nicolas Fletcher (@Driven_24) and James Burney (@JaakabPhoto) … Continue reading

October 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Behind the Scenes with LeightonD and Blake

Behind the scenes of a fabulous end of summer shoot with Leighton DaCosta, International Fashion and Wedding Photographer (@LeightonD). Assisted by Jacksonville photographers Nicolas Fletcher (@Driven_24) and James Burney (@JaakabPhoto) … Continue reading

October 1, 2013 · 1 Comment

Thursday Thought: The Unspoken Cost of Being a Model

        Good Day. Photographer, Tom Brooks of Toledo, OH with a very heartfelt message. models take note. This was a really eye awaking thought that is rarely … Continue reading

August 1, 2013 · 1 Comment

Happy Independence Day America

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in … Continue reading

July 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Events: The Premier Hair Show. Orlando, FL

So this year I was fortunate to be able to attend the annual Premier Hair Show (PHS) in Orlando, Florida. I want to say this first. THIS HAS BEEN ONE … Continue reading

July 3, 2013 · 4 Comments

The May Orlando Meet and Greet (OMG)

Just before Memorial Day this year, Jesse Walker, Orlando Photographer and his crew put on another great meetup in Orlando, Florida. This time at the HUGE Studio One, right there … Continue reading

July 2, 2013 · Leave a comment