Diane Chappell | NY Photographer & content creator **experience with a diverse portfolio I started Chappell Studios, a photography business 9 years ago.
I offer photography and content creation services to Ad agencies, corporations, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, real estate companies, food industry and more. We help you plan your online business strategy. Primary specialties include professional headshots, personal branding for small business, advertising photography, lifestyle sessions, product photography, high school seniors, actor/model po
rtfolio sessions, boudoir, real estate, food photography, editorial fashion and special event photography.
08/21/2025
As part of his recent professional headshot session with me, I had the pleasure of photographing Ahmad Seraj for his updated website and social media presence. Ahmad brings a strong professional presence to his images, which reflects perfectly in his work and leadership.
Ahmad Seraj is the founder and managing attorney of Seraj Law, a trusted Albany, NY law firm dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal matters in business, real estate, and estate planning. When your headshot works as hard as you do, clients notice. 😉
07/19/2025
Every home has a story — I help tell it. 🏡✨
This Saratoga stunner by John Witt got the full photo treatment:
📍 Southside Neighborhood
🛁 Brand new primary bath
🔥 Gas fireplace + hardwood floors
🌿 Private backyard & hot tub
🍳 Kitchen glow-up with GE Café appliances
📸 + aerial shots featuring Saratoga Race Track + Casino!
Beautiful visuals bring listings to life — and get them sold faster.
🎯 Professional real estate photos = 118% more views!
Serving Upstate NY & the Hudson Valley — let’s shoot your next listing!
3 Daggs Lane Saratoga NY
07/08/2025
Granola never looked so good 🍯📸✨
Shot this cozy flat lay featuring Gatherer’s Granola using my go-to backdrop from — the Mix & Match Vinyl for max versatility.
🔹 Flat lay: Front side – Light Grey Concrete
🔹 45° angle shot: Back side – Wood Planks 👍Love how easily I can switch up the vibe with one backdrop — clean, minimal, and perfect for food photography.
06/23/2025
📸✨ A great headshot does more than just look good — it speaks for you before you even say a word.
Whether it's for LinkedIn, speaker announcements, or marketing materials, your headshot should capture more than just your face — it should reflect your personality, confidence, and presence.
I loved working with Carolyn(second time) to create fresh headshots that feel both professional and authentically them.
MUAH: Fawn MUA
Ready to update yours? Let’s create something that not only looks sharp, but truly represents you.
DM to book your session — or tap the link in bio to learn more.
06/23/2025
📸 A great headshot isn’t just about looking polished. It’s about feeling like yourself in an image — confident, approachable, and real.
Whether it’s going on LinkedIn, a speaker lineup, or a press kit, this one image often makes the first impression. That’s why I love creating portraits that go beyond surface-level—something with a bit of soul.
Thanks, Sarah, for trusting me with this one.
06/14/2025
check out this cool video Adam produced at Central Studio - on instagram.com/centralstudioalbany
Loved creating this video and so many fun projects !
Such a versatile, pro-level space — perfect for everything from soft portraiture to bold editorial looks.
Huge thanks to the team for capturing the behind-the-scenes and making this shoot seamless. 🙌📸
Highly recommend this space for any photographer looking to level up their studio work!
05/21/2025
Always love the branding session we did with Shelley — she brought such clarity, energy, and intention to every shot. ✨
These photos are now part of her visual presence and it’s so rewarding to see them put to great use in her business.
Branding photography is about more than good lighting — it’s about showing up as your most authentic, confident self. Shelley did just that. 👏
05/15/2025
✨ Show your brand in action.
Your business is more than a logo or headshot — it’s the people, the energy, and the everyday moments that build connection and trust.
lifestyle office photography for businesses and firms that want to elevate their website, social media, and marketing with warm, authentic images that reflect who they are.
Whether you’re a law office, wellness brand, or small business, custom visual content can make all the difference in how your brand is seen.
Let’s tell your story — one candid moment at a time.
Serving the Capital Region and beyond
05/15/2025
📸 Professional. Approachable.
Strong brand visuals don’t just build trust—they set the tone.
Your business is more than a logo or headshot — it's the people, the energy, and the everyday moments that build connection and trust.
Lifestyle office photography for businesses and firms that want to elevate their website, social media, and marketing with warm, authentic images that reflect who they are.
Let’s tell your story — one candid moment at a time.
Serving the Capital Region and beyond.
Professional, polished, and ready to relaunch. ⚖️
Excited to share a few highlights from my photoshoot with the team at O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First PC as they prepare to relaunch their website!
We captured a full set of updated headshots and behind-the-scenes content photos to showcase the team’s professionalism, client-focused approach, and welcoming work environment.
It’s always rewarding to help elevate a brand’s online presence with imagery that reflects both their expertise and personality.
04/28/2025
I had so much fun capturing website content at Emrys Garden in Troy today! The bright and airy garden atmosphere, combined with the delicious food and drinks, made it a fantastic experience.
04/27/2025
✨ Sneak peek from my recent shoot with Quechua Peruvian Restaurant in Watervliet, NY! 🇵🇪📸
I had the pleasure of capturing their vibrant, delicious dishes for their brand-new website launch. Every plate was a work of art — colorful, bold, and full of authentic Peruvian flavor.
Stay tuned for the big reveal — this new site (and their food!) is seriously worth a visit! 🍽️🔥
Congratulations to Quechua on this exciting new chapter! 🎉
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Hello and thank you so much for visiting ChappellStudioPortraits.com. I’m thrilled to have you here and hope that you’ll stick around and explore my work. Back to the reason you clicked on this page…
I’m Diane Chappell.
I’m an internationally published photographer located in the Central New York area minutes from Albany, NY, servicing New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. I have over 7 years of experience with a diverse portfolio working across genres including brand photography, portraiture, product photography, architectural/Interior, actor & model portfolios, editorial fashion and bo***ir.
Professional portraits present me with the stimulating challenge of evoking the subject’s personality and beauty without the assistance that theatrical ensembles or props provide. I develop a relationship with my client that relaxes them so they enjoy the experience. I believe that easing the subject and learning their personality gives me an edge in my field.
Fashion photography allows me to explore the creative collaboration between design and styling through my lens. Each tableau presents an exciting, unique opportunity for me to craft a dramatic concept.
Lifelong education is important to me and to every professional team member I work with. I study inspiring mentors, expert education groups and attend workshops regularly.
