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CHELSEY MEPHAM | photographer &

content creator

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and whatever I feel like yapping about that day.

BTS of shooting Megan’s 15kg weight loss transformation 📸

More than a few photos, I love documenting confidence, consistency, and hard work ❤️‍🔥

BTS of shooting Megan’s 15kg weight loss transformation 📸

More than a few photos, I love documenting confidence, consistency, and hard work ❤️‍🔥

Shooting content for a local women’s football team in Kent ⚽️ @chathamtownwfc. They absolutely killed it with a 3-0 win and are now through to the 5th round of the FA cup ❤️‍🔥🏆

I love capturing real energy, movement and strength, especially in athletes and gym environments.

Shooting content for a local women’s football team in Kent ⚽️ @chathamtownwfc. They absolutely killed it with a 3-0 win and are now through to the 5th round of the FA cup ❤️‍🔥🏆

I love capturing real energy, movement and strength, especially in athletes and gym environments.

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New year, new services 😎 I’ve niched down HARD over the last few weeks. There’s something about fitness photography that just GETS THE PEOPLE GOIN (IYKYK).

All of my services are now tailored solely to my fitness friends and I’m EXCITED to see what 2026 brings 🖤

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New year, new services 😎 I’ve niched down HARD over the last few weeks. There’s something about fitness photography that just GETS THE PEOPLE GOIN (IYKYK).

All of my services are now tailored solely to my fitness friends and I’m EXCITED to see what 2026 brings 🖤

What’s meant for you doesn’t require convincing.

Discipline looks quiet before it looks impressive.

The best pics come when you forget the camera’s there.

Strong doesn’t have to mean stiff.

The best camera doesn’t make you a better photographer. Seeing does.

Over-delivering beats over-promising every time.

Not every photo needs heavy editing.

If it needs saving… it probably shouldn’t be saved.

What’s meant for you doesn’t require convincing.

Discipline looks quiet before it looks impressive.

The best pics come when you forget the camera’s there.

Strong doesn’t have to mean stiff.

The best camera doesn’t make you a better photographer. Seeing does.

Over-delivering beats over-promising every time.

Not every photo needs heavy editing.

If it needs saving… it probably shouldn’t be saved.

Why fitness photography?

Because the gym is like a home to me.

I love the stories that live there. The physical strength, the mental strength, the discipline, the doubt, the quiet wins. The journeys people are on, whether they’re just starting or years in.

I’m not interested in perfection or a “final form”. I care about capturing people as they are, in whatever shape, phase or chapter they’re in.

Why fitness photography?

Because the gym is like a home to me.

I love the stories that live there. The physical strength, the mental strength, the discipline, the doubt, the quiet wins. The journeys people are on, whether they’re just starting or years in.

I’m not interested in perfection or a “final form”. I care about capturing people as they are, in whatever shape, phase or chapter they’re in.

Most people wait to feel confident before they take the leap.

But the truth is, confidence comes after doing the scary thing, not before.

I didn’t feel confident going to my own fitness shoot.
I didn’t feel confident booking one-way flights, solo travelling, staying in hostels, talking to strangers, being unemployed, or starting a new business.

I did it scared.
And every time I did, my confidence grew.

If you’re waiting to feel “ready”, this is your sign.
Book the shoot. Take the trip. Start the thing.
Confidence will meet you on the other side.

✨ Save this if you need the reminder
🤍 Share with someone who’s holding themselves back

Most people wait to feel confident before they take the leap.

But the truth is, confidence comes after doing the scary thing, not before.

I didn’t feel confident going to my own fitness shoot.
I didn’t feel confident booking one-way flights, solo travelling, staying in hostels, talking to strangers, being unemployed, or starting a new business.

I did it scared.
And every time I did, my confidence grew.

If you’re waiting to feel “ready”, this is your sign.
Book the shoot. Take the trip. Start the thing.
Confidence will meet you on the other side.

✨ Save this if you need the reminder
🤍 Share with someone who’s holding themselves back

I can promise I didn’t pay @dianemackie_ to say any of this…

So grateful to have the loveliest clients with the nicest things to say — and who are willing to do a video review for me 😭🥹 brb crying.

DM me if you’re thinking about a gym shoot but feel nervous — I’ve got you.

I can promise I didn’t pay @dianemackie_ to say any of this…

So grateful to have the loveliest clients with the nicest things to say — and who are willing to do a video review for me 😭🥹 brb crying.

DM me if you’re thinking about a gym shoot but feel nervous — I’ve got you.

They look a nice like 4 week break and then BAM, 1am hits and it’s go go go

They look a nice like 4 week break and then BAM, 1am hits and it’s go go go

HELLO 2026 🎆
Starting the year with a bang 💥😮‍💨
My girl @dianemackie_ killed it with the “wham Pocahontas” vibes and I’m obsessed

@dianemackie_
@musclehuthernebay

HELLO 2026 🎆
Starting the year with a bang 💥😮‍💨
My girl @dianemackie_ killed it with the “wham Pocahontas” vibes and I’m obsessed

@dianemackie_
@musclehuthernebay

“Alexa, play Ready For It… by Taylor Swift”

“Alexa, play Ready For It… by Taylor Swift”

One of my favourite years yet 🐘🐢✈️🌍🇫🇷🇹🇭🇻��🇳🇰🇭🇵🇭🇺🇸📷❤️ grateful 🙏🏻

One of my favourite years yet 🐘🐢✈️🌍🇫🇷🇹🇭🇻🇳🇰🇭🇵🇭🇺🇸📷❤️ grateful 🙏🏻

2025 surprised me in all the best ways. Thirty felt like the year I finally backed myself — quit the 9–5 ✈️ travelled, explored, grew, and started building something that actually feels like mine.

Grateful for every moment 🤍

Let’s see what 2026 has in store

2025 surprised me in all the best ways. Thirty felt like the year I finally backed myself — quit the 9–5 ✈️ travelled, explored, grew, and started building something that actually feels like mine.

Grateful for every moment 🤍

Let’s see what 2026 has in store

Gym girl era activated.
Muscles popping. Confidence restored.
And yes… you’re absolutely allowed to take photos about it.

Gym girl era activated.
Muscles popping. Confidence restored.
And yes… you’re absolutely allowed to take photos about it.

It’s been a hot minute since I posted a review, so here we are

It’s been a hot minute since I posted a review, so here we are

Ever feel hyper-aware of your face the second a camera comes out?
Same. And honestly… most people do.

That’s why my shoots are all about making you feel comfortable, relaxed, and actually yourself.
No stiff smiles. No “what do I do with my hands?” panic. Just naturally good moments and a photographer who’s got your back (and your angles).

If you always feel awkward in front of the camera — you’re exactly who I love shooting. 🤍

Ever feel hyper-aware of your face the second a camera comes out?
Same. And honestly… most people do.

That’s why my shoots are all about making you feel comfortable, relaxed, and actually yourself.
No stiff smiles. No “what do I do with my hands?” panic. Just naturally good moments and a photographer who’s got your back (and your angles).

If you always feel awkward in front of the camera — you’re exactly who I love shooting. 🤍

Possibly controversial but:

I delete shots others would cling to — sorry, that “awkward smile” isn’t art.

I don’t cap my galleries — you might get 30 shots, you might get 100+. Depends on the vibe, the shoot, and which ones make me say yes.

Natural light is my best friend — rarely touch external lighting. Soft, sun-kissed energy only.

I let the moments happen — forced poses are a hard pass.

White balance terminology? Honestly, I don’t really get it.

Payment? I don’t require the shoot to be fully paid until the day of.

I hate being on my phone — even though social media is part of the job.

Possibly controversial but:

I delete shots others would cling to — sorry, that “awkward smile” isn’t art.

I don’t cap my galleries — you might get 30 shots, you might get 100+. Depends on the vibe, the shoot, and which ones make me say yes.

Natural light is my best friend — rarely touch external lighting. Soft, sun-kissed energy only.

I let the moments happen — forced poses are a hard pass.

White balance terminology? Honestly, I don’t really get it.

Payment? I don’t require the shoot to be fully paid until the day of.

I hate being on my phone — even though social media is part of the job.

And people have the nerve to tell you life ends at 30 … okay

And people have the nerve to tell you life ends at 30 … okay

We got this pookie (love you mum)

We got this pookie (love you mum)

What do you do for a living?

I point my camera at people and somehow they give me money 🤷🏻‍♀️

What do you do for a living?

I point my camera at people and somehow they give me money 🤷🏻‍♀️

Honestly who decided to give me the DJI and a mic and why are the bloopers better than the real thing

Honestly who decided to give me the DJI and a mic and why are the bloopers better than the real thing

Exhausted? Absolutely. Grateful? Even more.

I used to be exhausted from my 9-5, from working for someone else, being paid to be stressed over someone else’s problems.

I’ll take this type of exhausted any day 😭🥹✨🩷

Exhausted? Absolutely. Grateful? Even more.

I used to be exhausted from my 9-5, from working for someone else, being paid to be stressed over someone else’s problems.

I’ll take this type of exhausted any day 😭🥹✨🩷

Gracing your feed and my grid with these beautiful shots of @emilyaustin_fitness 🏃🏼‍♀️

Throwing it back to the summer, cos quite frankly I’m really not coping well in this weather. Emily is also running her 4th (🤯) marathon soon!

Natural portraits of people in their element is my forte 🤌🏻

Gracing your feed and my grid with these beautiful shots of @emilyaustin_fitness 🏃🏼‍♀️

Throwing it back to the summer, cos quite frankly I’m really not coping well in this weather. Emily is also running her 4th (🤯) marathon soon!

Natural portraits of people in their element is my forte 🤌🏻

Football meets Padel 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼⚽️🎾

Was a pleasure to get some pics for @platform26_padel and @chathamtownwfc

Nothing beats capturing the real athletic energy through sports & fitness photography.

Football meets Padel 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼⚽️🎾

Was a pleasure to get some pics for @platform26_padel and @chathamtownwfc

Nothing beats capturing the real athletic energy through sports & fitness photography.

Awkward? Not on my watch 😏

These are a few things I do to make sure my clients feel totally at ease — so we can get those real, unfiltered moments instead of stiff, “posey” ones.

Awkward? Not on my watch 😏

These are a few things I do to make sure my clients feel totally at ease — so we can get those real, unfiltered moments instead of stiff, “posey” ones.

it’s like a full on workout ngl

it’s like a full on workout ngl

The silence is actually welcomed, believe me xo

The silence is actually welcomed, believe me xo

If you need me, I’m in Lightroom… again

If you need me, I’m in Lightroom… again

Rainy day
Needed new pics
So I took them myself

@dji 📷
@canonuk
@lightroom

Rainy day
Needed new pics
So I took them myself

@dji 📷
@canonuk
@lightroom

I didn’t plan to be a photographer — I just fell in love with capturing people and moments as they really are.

What started as a hobby has turned into a job I genuinely love. I get to meet incredible people, hear their stories, and show them the light I see in them. ✨

To every client who’s trusted me: thank you. Thank you for letting me do what I love and for letting me capture your story in a way that’s truly you 🖤

I didn’t plan to be a photographer — I just fell in love with capturing people and moments as they really are.

What started as a hobby has turned into a job I genuinely love. I get to meet incredible people, hear their stories, and show them the light I see in them. ✨

To every client who’s trusted me: thank you. Thank you for letting me do what I love and for letting me capture your story in a way that’s truly you 🖤

BTS > final shots > happy client.
The combo of dreams 📸🤌🏻

@ellisvine

BTS > final shots > happy client.
The combo of dreams 📸🤌🏻

@ellisvine

juuUUSstt the fooOoUuUr of uUuSSsss 🎶 (and my loyal likers and sharers obvs)

juuUUSstt the fooOoUuUr of uUuSSsss 🎶 (and my loyal likers and sharers obvs)

The sweetest evening with Jess & Tommy at the beach for their engagement shoot 🌅

Can’t beat sessions that feel this effortless — and the kindest words from them after too 🤍

The sweetest evening with Jess & Tommy at the beach for their engagement shoot 🌅

Can’t beat sessions that feel this effortless — and the kindest words from them after too 🤍

Can’t stop and won’t stop 🤠 @ellalangleymusic

Can’t stop and won’t stop 🤠 @ellalangleymusic

These deserved their own post 😮‍💨
some of my fav gym portraits yet

@ellisvine
@bodyworksgymdeal

These deserved their own post 😮‍💨
some of my fav gym portraits yet

@ellisvine
@bodyworksgymdeal

Shoot days don’t have to feel chaotic — here are 10 things I recommend to help you feel calm, prepped and confident 💆🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🪴

Shoot days don’t have to feel chaotic — here are 10 things I recommend to help you feel calm, prepped and confident 💆🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🪴

Self portrait — birthday edition
HBD me ✨

Self portrait — birthday edition
HBD me ✨

The DREAM TEAM — even if it is all me 💅🏻

The DREAM TEAM — even if it is all me 💅🏻

The best kind of feedback?

When the client forgets they’re even in front of a camera 😮‍�💨

The best kind of feedback?

When the client forgets they’re even in front of a camera 😮‍💨

Sometimes the energy calls for light and bright… and sometimes it’s meant to be dark, raw, and real.

Ellis came into this shoot deep in training mode — focused, grounded, all in.

The moody tones weren’t planned — they just fit.

@ellisvine
@obsidiangym_

Sometimes the energy calls for light and bright… and sometimes it’s meant to be dark, raw, and real.

Ellis came into this shoot deep in training mode — focused, grounded, all in.

The moody tones weren’t planned — they just fit.

@ellisvine
@obsidiangym_

and yes that is my “I’m quietly judging you for waiting” face at the end 👀. also this remix SLAPS (as the kids say)

and yes that is my “I’m quietly judging you for waiting” face at the end 👀. also this remix SLAPS (as the kids say)

Nothing beats working with people who are stepping into their power.

Natali wanted natural, creative portraits to reflect her as a writer — and we made magic together. Love this review from her 🤎

Nothing beats working with people who are stepping into their power.

Natali wanted natural, creative portraits to reflect her as a writer — and we made magic together. Love this review from her 🤎

A lil bit about me 🌍

Started with a camera at college, drifted through 9-5s, found freedom in travel, and ended up right back doing what I love most — capturing stories through my lens.

Funny how it all comes full circle 💫

#MephamVisuals

A lil bit about me 🌍

Started with a camera at college, drifted through 9-5s, found freedom in travel, and ended up right back doing what I love most — capturing stories through my lens.

Funny how it all comes full circle 💫

#MephamVisuals

Photographers when clients actually tag them without being asked 😭📸

Photographers when clients actually tag them without being asked 😭📸

Recently I grew up and bought a hard-drive.

In the process of moving all my shoots over, I found these gems from my second shoot with @marintecutafitness. They hadn’t made it into the final set at the time—I thought they were a bit out of focus—but looking back, they’ve actually got such a raw vibe.

Completely unedited, straight out of the camera�… and I’m kinda obsessed.

Recently I grew up and bought a hard-drive.

In the process of moving all my shoots over, I found these gems from my second shoot with @marintecutafitness. They hadn’t made it into the final set at the time—I thought they were a bit out of focus—but looking back, they’ve actually got such a raw vibe.

Completely unedited, straight out of the camera… and I’m kinda obsessed.

Strength, sweat & 30 years worth celebrating 🔥

From Hyrox grit to heavy deadlifts, candid portraits to burger-van moments — loved capturing every side of Saturday’s anniversary event 📸.

Here are some of my fav pics from the day 🫶🏼 @rochesterhealthclub

Strength, sweat & 30 years worth celebrating 🔥

From Hyrox grit to heavy deadlifts, candid portraits to burger-van moments — loved capturing every side of Saturday’s anniversary event 📸.

Here are some of my fav pics from the day 🫶🏼 @rochesterhealthclub

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