About me
Hi! I’m Chesley (pronounced like “Presley”). I am a design-focused photographer and content creator with a background in architecture, real estate, and consulting. I am based in Washington, DC, and my followers trust me for my discerning design palette with a touch of European sensibilities.
I partner with realtors, designers, and property managers to showcase their listings with a creative approach and to maximize exposure via my 64K+ Instagram followers. When you book a collaboration with me, you aren’t just booking a photoshoot – you are telling your client that you’ve gone the extra mile to market their listing.
Collaborations with me can include:
An Instagram Reel posted to my feed, with the option of sharing as a “collaborative reel” (typically average between 20K-100K views, with some reaching between 500K-2M views)
High resolution photographs for marketing use
Access to video assets for your own content calendar
A feature in my newsletter, with nearly 1,000 subscribers and a 70% average open rate (view a sample newsletter here)
Recent success stories
Multiple collaboration with Michael Rankin to feature a gorgeous listing in Spring Valley, as well as a beautiful home in Kalorama
A collaboration with Urban Pace to highlight their Penthouse Collection at the Commodore in Arlington, VA
A partnership with Bozzuto to showcase the rental offerings and amenities at Broad & Washington in Falls Church, VA
A collaboration with Mark Lowham to feature Chateau du Soliel, a stunning home in McLean, VA
Multiple partnerships with Barley & Barley, most recently their development work at a beautiful home in Capitol Hill
A delightful partnership with Sarah Hake to feature her beautiful listing in Spring Valley
A la carte options
Instagram Reel
(most popular)
If you are looking to maximize exposure on a listing, start here. My audience is highly tuned in to my recommendations for real estate and rental opportunities in the DMV. This includes 1-hour of filming time at the listing, and has the option to be a “Collaborative Reel” shared to your feed and mine for an additional fee of $500.
Investment begins at $1,500
High resolution
photography
If you are looking for unique photography that captures the essence of the space in a way that is a bit softer than typical listing photography, I recommend booking this additional piece. I deliver about 10 unique images per each hour of shooting, and you’ll have unlimited access to these images for use across platforms (social media, MLS, marketing).
Investment: $925 / 10 images
Shares on my
Instagram Stories
I receive great engagement with my followers through stories, so I’d recommend this if you’d like the additional coverage. I typically do not post to stories on the same day that I post an Instagram Reel, and would encourage posting separately to maximize reach with my audience.
Investment: $425 for 5 stories
Newsletter
feature
My newsletter has nearly 1,000 subscribers who have individually opted-in to hear from me about the best recommendations for design and real estate across the DMV. When you book a newsletter feature, you’ll be highlighted as a featured partner for that week’s issue, with a short blurb about the listing and a link for more details.
Investment: $500
Access to
video assets
Sometimes my clients would like access to the video assets from our collaboration so that they can repurpose the content for other marketing materials. I recommend this if you are actively creating content for social media, and are looking to build up a diversified catalog of assets to pull from.
Investment: $925 for 20 video clips
Standard package
Typically, agents, designers, and property managers book me for the following content:
1 instagram reel shared to both my feed and one client feed
A dedicated shoutout on my newsletter
Investment: $2,250
What to Expect
Confirmation
I’ll ask you to sign a contract that details the terms of our agreement and usage rights, as well as an invoice upfront. I request full payment before shoot day. If the listing sells between submitting payment and our shoot day, you may apply the amount to a future listing.
Shoot Day
When the magic happens! I will guide us through everything needed to best capture the essence of the project through a range of content. Please note that my process is highly dependent on natural light.
Editing + Delivery
Typically, I am able to turn around an Instagram Reel within a week, depending on my content calendar and when my next available slot is for a collaborative share. If you have selected additional photography and video assets, those will be turned around within 2 weeks.