I studied architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans, where I received a Bachelors and Masters of Architecture in a colorful, charismatic city that led with whimsy and hospitality. After school, I spent 7 years or so working in real estate strategy, on the commercial and retail side.

I started a photography business many years ago, initially with a focus on portraiture and weddings, but always with a passion for interiors and architecture. This compositional awareness and attention to detail greatly informs how I experience and share the world around me.

I worked remotely in Europe for one year, where I spent each morning studying the world around me through my lens before calling in for the afternoon. The foundation of my current chapter in DC was, in many ways, laid in tandem with that adventure afar.

My background in design and photography intimately informs how I approach my work. If you are a buyer or a seller and think we would be a good match to work together, or if you have a particular project in mind, send me an email – I love a inbox letter.

Ciao,
Chesley
licensed in DC and VA, with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty