About me

Hi! I’m Chesley (pronounced like “Presley”). I am photographer and content creator focused on highlighting exceptional design, noteworthy hospitality and lifestyle moments, and thoughtfully presented real estate. My background in architecture, interiors, and real estate strategy has contributed to my unique perspective and voice as a creative; my followers trust me for my discerning palette balanced with a sparkly, stylish attitude. I am based in Washington, DC.

My reach and following

Numbers from April 2024

I’m most active on Instagram:

I have 47K followers
I share 4-6 reels per week, which average between 10K - 100K views, with the highest performing upwards of 2.5M views
Accounts reached between February 1 - May 1 2024: 2.12M
Accounts engaged between February 1 - May 1 2024: 245K
View Q4 2023 engagement stats here

I also have a newsletter:

My newsletter has 500 subscribers
My average open rate is 70%
View a sample newsletter here

As well as a website:

Where I post curated travel recommendations and guides as an additional resource for my audience

Hospitality and lifestyle:

Highlighting dinner at RPM Italian and Joe’s Seafood in partnership with Lettuce Entertain You
Capturing my stay at Red Fox Inn in Middleburg, VA

Partnering with Le Diplomate to promote a gift card in Washington, DC
Collaborating with Manse to feature some holiday gifting ideas
Featuring dinner at L’Avant Garde in Georgetown
Illustrating my experience at the Pembroke in the Dupont Circle Hotel

Real estate:

Touring the Brockie Mansion with Gabrielle Messina
Capturing the essence of an urban manse that Nancy Myer would be proud to call home with TTR Sotheby’s
Featuring a luxury listing with Barley & Barley
Highlighting a luxe penthouse with the Heider team

Recent collaborations