Newlyweds walk hand in hand through a shower of confetti as guests celebrate outside a floral-adorned venue.

LYFPHOTOS

by layla costa

Digital & analogue photographer

Based in London, Uk · Available worldwide

LYFPHOTOS

by layla costa

Digital & analogue photographer

Based in London, Uk · Available worldwide

LYFPHOTOS

by layla costa

Digital & analogue photographer

Based in London, Uk · Available worldwide

LYFPHOTOS

by layla costa

Digital & analogue photographer

Based in London, Uk · Available worldwide

LYFPHOTOS

by layla costa

Digital & analogue photographer

Based in London, Uk · Available worldwide

LYFPHOTOS

by layla costa

Digital & analogue photographer

Based in London, Uk · Available worldwide

My philosophy

 

AUTHENTIC, HEARTFELT PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown holding a calla lily bouquet with an engagement ring visible.
A hand with a diamond engagement ring held up against sunlight filtering through blooming trees.

A DOCUMENTARY APPROACH TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY, CAPTURING REAL CONNECTION, HONEST EMOTION AND ALL THE BEAUTIFULLY IMPERFECT MOMENTS THAT MAKE YOUR DAY YOURS — ON DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE.

Meet the photographer


Hi, layla!


A storyteller and hopeless romantic at heart.
Smiling woman lying on grass holding cameras, surrounded by daisies, with Sony and vintage film cameras nearby.

Hi, I’m Layla — a Brazilian wedding & portrait photographer based in London, capturing love stories in a way that feels natural, relaxed and true to you.


What I love most about this job is knowing your photographs will become more than just images from one day. They’ll become memories you return to, moments your family can look back on, and little pieces of your story that can be passed down for years to come. I love creating photographs that let you see and feel those moments all over again.

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Selected works

 

South Asian bride in red dupatta and groom in beige sherwani walk under white drapes at indoor wedding ceremony.
A creative double exposure film photo of a groom and bride in white holding a bouquet outside a historic building.
Aerial view of elegantly dressed guests dining at a long banquet table set with white linens and candles.
Bride and groom embrace on rooftop with Rio de Janeiro cityscape and Sugarloaf Mountain backdrop.
Couple holding hands in wedding attire walking near Big Ben, London, with the woman in a white lace dress and man in a navy suit.
Newlyweds share a kiss outside a grand building surrounded by cheering guests and colorful bouquets.
A black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom embracing in a meadow surrounded by tall trees.
Newlyweds walk through confetti shower outside elegant building surrounded by cheering wedding guests.
Newlywed couple sharing a kiss while guests throw confetti outside a venue on their wedding day.
Couple dancing elegantly at a glamorous wedding reception in a grand ballroom with colorful lights and ornate ceiling.
A smiling bride in white looks up at her groom while gently touching his face at an outdoor wedding.
A black and white close-up of an interracial couple nearly kissing, showcasing wedding and engagement rings.
A couple shares a romantic kiss outdoors near a historic brick building during their engagement session.
Bride in lace gown and groom in black suit share a romantic gaze beside a vintage car on their wedding day.
Couple exchanging vows at indoor wedding ceremony with officiant, floral arrangements, and gold deer head above fireplace.
Bride and groom share first kiss at outdoor rooftop wedding ceremony in Rio de Janeiro with Sugarloaf Mountain backdrop.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment beside a stone lion sculpture at a classic building.
Couple sharing a kiss outside a grand columned building on their wedding day, bride wearing a white hat and groom in a white suit.
Bride and groom hold hands during intimate wedding ceremony with floral arrangement and seated guests in background.
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Testimonials

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer. Layla was flexible to our needs and made everything feel effortless [...] On the day, she was super friendly, put us at ease, and was great at giving direction without anything feeling awkward or staged. [...]

sCARLETT + MATTHEW

Layla is amazing! From the very first inquiry, she was responsive, thoughtful, and professional. She took the time to understand our vision, created a vision board and timeline, and made sure our engagement shoot was perfectly planned. [...] We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would absolutely recommend!

LIZ + KYLE

Layla was absolutely amazing throughout, from the first call to the wedding day, she was always very responsive and attentive. And the pictures are extremely beautiful! Would definitely recommend her.

BIANCA + LUCA

Testimonials

Layla genuinely made the whole experience smooth, stress-free, and special for us. Her professionalism, kindness, and eye for detail really stood out. We’re so grateful we chose to work with her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented photographer in London!

Illayda & Levni

Layla was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. I loved the way she handled the call, managed everything behind the scenes, and developed ideas while setting up a mood board. She listened carefully to our input and made everything feel personal, all while maintaining a highly professional and positive approach.

GOWRAVI & SACHIN

She was wonderful at making us feel comfortable and posing us very organically for our portraits, as well as capturing genuine candid moments throughout the day.

We're so happy we chose Layla to capture our day, we couldn't have dreamed of a better photographer.

GABRIELA & DANIEL

WEDDING PACKAGES
PORTRAIT PACKAGES
Large wedding party group photo outside elegant brick manor house venue.

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