Editorial street portrait, East London
Issue N° 001 — MMXXVI London ⟶ Worldwide

Your Face.
Your Brand.
My Passion.

Portrait, editorial and event photography for the individuals and brands shaping what comes next. Based in North London — I come to you.

Scroll ↓ By Maxwell Dacosta
BasedNorth London
CoverageOn Location
FounderMaxwell Dacosta
Instagram@mdacostaphotography

Four ways to collaborate

N° 001

Portraits

Headshots, personal brand portraits, beauty and fashion imagery. Built around your story, not a template.

From Enquire
N° 002

Editorials

Concept-led shoots for magazines, brands and long-form visual stories. Full creative direction on offer.

From Enquire
N° 003

Events

Private events, brand launches, live experiences. Documenting the moment with intention, not disruption.

From Enquire
N° 004

Social Content

Content packages for influencers, online businesses and brands who need a consistent visual identity.

From Enquire
— About the photographer

Maxwell Dacosta. 37. North London.

I didn't set out to be a photographer. A friend asked me to shoot for her beauty brand, and something clicked — not just the shutter. Since then I've shot everyone from independent creators to established influencers, beauty founders to recording artists, across portraits, editorials, events and brand campaigns.

I believe photography should make you feel something. Food that makes you hungry. Portraits that leave people a bit envious. Brand imagery that actually makes somebody stop scrolling. That's the bar. Anything less is just taking pictures.

— MD
Maxwell Dacosta, North London — photographed by @FocusBxbe
Photograph @FocusBxbe

A visual index.

Full portfolio on Adobe

The people, the brands.

A non-exhaustive list of the talent, brands and creatives I've worked with. Imagery from these shoots isn't published publicly out of respect for my clients — available on request.

Models & Talent

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  • @KylieRoseTV36k
  • @leebee_bgal18k
  • @missleylahlinda__53kprev. 185k
  • @yesmisserika8k
  • @jessica.rayne_4k
  • @danielle629721k
  • @xleximayox9k
  • @tiffanysavage_16k
  • @jjewelsxx4k
  • @roxylovealt21k
  • @violetchelsea69
  • @roxywintersxo18k
  • @sammi.perri118k
  • @ivyinlife40k
  • @chlo.ture
  • @kiah_monae_17.4k
  • @_poppymayxx67.2k
  • @itsvalentinamaria28k
  • @lokita.chikitita
  • @cherryleighofficial11k
  • @alisha_jayyy16k
  • @jessicathefirst4k
  • @elizalov.e
  • @bbyevex
  • @sylviabestfitness
  • @holitabun
  • @iccha.03
  • @its__nuba10k
  • @pgb.rey60k
  • @monicasufiann
  • @kyliereiis91.9k
  • @notperfect.alwaysme15k
  • @nellabrat5k
  • @chanelsaucy17k
  • @luccideli54k
  • @michellechelse34k
  • & many more

Musicians, Athletes & Influencers

02
  • @priscaalcaraz1131k
  • @alessia.vernazza154k
  • @theonlynajx5k
  • & many more

Brands & Businesses

03
  • @Sofillas_ldn
  • @EnfieldJudoClub
  • @salsasecrets.ltd
  • @jayfitness4all
  • @beedeeapp
  • @jeweleyesstudio
  • @redrum_events
  • @lucbelairecyprus
  • @xl.b.franksinatra
  • & more

Photographers & Creatives

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  • @Danny.Woodstock
  • @ArrowPhotographylondon
  • @creative_instincts
  • @plxycam_
  • @focusbxbe_
  • @kthing_imagery_x
  • @sweetpeachvisuals
  • @alwaysbusy.visuals
  • @frenchsteeve
  • & many more
— In gratitude

Special thanks to three people who helped me meet everyone on this list one way or another — @plxycam_, @arrowphotographylondon, and my number 1 model/homie @tiffanysavage_. Without all three of you I wouldn't have shot a single person on this list.

And a special thanks to my niece — for nudging me along the way.

Imagery from client shoots is kept off the public portfolio out of respect for privacy and creative discretion. References and samples available on request for serious enquiries.

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