Could not have been happier with the final product. Stefan's photos show cohesion with superb lighting. His photos paint a story and that's exactly what I was looking for. He knows which angle to take the shot, and makes sure each photo compliments its space. The price is very competitive and his professionalism is much appreciated. I highly recommend.
Areas served.
Five counties. 25 cities with dedicated coverage. Service-area business with no travel surcharge in priority cities.
Tier 1 — highest volume
Where STEFDPHOTO shoots most.
- Sacramento County
Sacramento
The valley floor sun is hard. East Sacramento canopies create heavy shade contrast that punishes a single-flash workflow. Tule fog rolls in from late autumn through late winter and frequently kills exterior windows in the morning hours. Twilight scheduling is calendar-driven around the actual sunset window.
0 min from Sacramento Coverage - Placer County
Roseville
Westpark and Fiddyment Farm have wide, west-facing exposures that favor late-afternoon and twilight scheduling. Highland Reserve hillside lots benefit from aerial reveal moves; many of those properties have downslope views toward the valley that you cannot capture from the ground.
25 min from Sacramento Coverage - Placer County
Rocklin
Whitney Oaks lots backing the golf course need late-afternoon timing to keep the fairway green saturated and the home facade out of shadow. The Rocklin foothills produce harder afternoon light than the valley floor, so polarizers earn their keep on hillside Bluffs listings.
30 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Folsom
American River Canyon homes face hard west sun that overpowers a single-flash workflow on summer afternoons. Empire Ranch fairway-adjacent lots want late-afternoon timing for green saturation. Folsom Ranch's south-of-50 build is newer construction with sharper white interiors that flash beautifully but need careful color balancing on east-facing exposures.
25 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Elk Grove
Elk Grove sits on flatter terrain than Folsom or Rocklin, which means aerial coverage emphasizes neighborhood context (parks, schools, lakes) rather than topography. The Laguna West lake reflects beautifully at twilight and is one of the most under-used aerial hero opportunities in the south metro.
25 min from Sacramento Coverage - El Dorado County
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills produces STEFDPHOTO's most photogenic twilights because the elevation, the lake reflection, and the Sierra foothill backdrop combine in ways the valley floor cannot. Late spring and early fall give the most reliable warm-and-clear evenings. Summer heat haze can flatten distant Sierra ridge lines; that is when polarizers and a slightly later twilight return earn their keep.
35 min from Sacramento Coverage
Tier 2 — strong volume
Established secondary markets.
- Placer County
Granite Bay
Granite Bay is an aerial-first city. The acreage parcels, fence lines, and barns photograph strongest from a couple hundred feet above ground level. The afternoon light off Folsom Lake's eastern shore reaches Granite Bay in the late afternoon and is some of the warmest in the metro.
30 min from Sacramento Coverage - Placer County
Lincoln
Lincoln's western horizon is open farmland, which produces some of the cleanest sunset skies in Placer County. Twilight scheduling in Lincoln is more reliable than in Roseville or Rocklin where suburban tree canopy clutters the horizon line.
35 min from Sacramento Coverage - Placer County
Loomis
Loomis is heavy oak canopy. Interior windows toward the canopy require flash work to balance against the dappled exterior light. Aerial coverage is non-negotiable on most parcels because the road frontage rarely reads the property's actual scale.
30 min from Sacramento Coverage - Placer County
Auburn
Auburn sits in the Sierra foothills, which means the light is harder, the shadows are deeper, and the air is clearer than the valley floor. Twilight here is shorter and more saturated, particularly in the cooler months. Wildfire-season smoke can flatten the sky from late summer through early fall.
40 min from Sacramento Coverage - El Dorado County
Cameron Park
Cameron Park is hilly enough that aerial reveal moves work consistently. The Cameron Park Lake produces strong reflections at golden hour; listings within sight of the water benefit from a return-visit twilight schedule.
40 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights is mature suburb with deep tree canopy. Interior shoots need flash-and-HDR composites to balance the dappled exterior light against indoor whites. Lots are smaller; aerial coverage emphasizes neighborhood character rather than parcel size.
20 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Carmichael
Carmichael's American River frontage neighborhoods photograph strongly at golden hour. Del Dayo's deep oak canopy and larger lot sizes mean aerial coverage adds value beyond what the road and yard frontage show.
15 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Rancho Cordova
Anatolia and Sunridge are flatter master-plans with wide western exposure; twilight scheduling is reliable. Mather has airfield-adjacent acreage parcels that benefit from aerial coverage emphasizing the proximity to Mather Lake and the open space.
20 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Fair Oaks
American River bluff lots in Fair Oaks have one of the most distinctive view-from-house perspectives in the metro. Late afternoon and twilight scheduling rewards these listings with the warm light hitting the canyon's far side.
20 min from Sacramento Coverage
Extended footprint
Tier 3 — Yolo, Nevada, and edge markets.
- Yolo County
Davis
Davis sits west of the Sacramento valley sun line. Late afternoon light here is consistently warmer and more usable than the metro's eastern markets. The university campus and the orchard-adjacent inventory give Davis listings distinctive aerial context that aerial coverage can leverage.
25 min from Sacramento Coverage - Yolo County
Woodland
Woodland's flat agricultural surroundings produce clean horizon lines that aerial coverage can use to establish context. The historic downtown's tree canopy creates the same dappled-light interior challenges as East Sacramento or Land Park.
30 min from Sacramento Coverage - Yolo County
West Sacramento
West Sacramento's river frontage and Bridge District are some of the most-photographed urban scenes in the metro. Aerial coverage from across the river produces the iconic Tower Bridge skyline shot that listings can use to establish proximity instantly.
10 min from Sacramento Coverage - El Dorado County
Placerville
Placerville is significantly higher elevation than the valley floor. The light is harder, the air is clearer, and the seasonal contrast is more dramatic. Wildfire smoke can flatten the sky from late summer through early fall; schedule outdoor shoots for early morning during fire season.
50 min from Sacramento Coverage - El Dorado County
Shingle Springs
Shingle Springs sits at the hinge between El Dorado Hills/Cameron Park and the upper foothill markets. Elevation gain and view-from-deck inventory makes aerial coverage almost universally valuable.
40 min from Sacramento Coverage - Nevada County
Grass Valley
Grass Valley is heavy forest. Many lots are dappled-light to full-shade canopy, which means flash work is often the difference between a usable photo and an unusable one. Aerial coverage is constrained by canopy density on many parcels; identify clear flight paths in advance.
60 min from Sacramento Coverage - Nevada County
Nevada City
Nevada City's downtown is one of the most photogenic historic streetscapes in California. Listings within walking distance of downtown benefit from establishing aerial shots that show the buildings in context. Forested acreage requires the same canopy-aware aerial planning as Grass Valley.
65 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Galt
Galt's flat agricultural surroundings produce clean horizon lines for aerial work. The downtown's tree canopy is heavier than the suburban inventory, requiring flash composites for character home interiors.
35 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Orangevale
Orangevale's Folsom Lake-adjacent northern edge is a quiet premium pocket. Aerial coverage emphasizing the proximity to the lake and the American River parkway makes the location story instantly readable.
25 min from Sacramento Coverage - Sacramento County
Wilton
Wilton is acreage country. Aerial coverage is essential, not optional. Cosumnes River frontage parcels benefit from morning aerial work when the water is most reflective. The flat agricultural surroundings give Wilton listings clean horizon lines for golden-hour scheduling.
35 min from Sacramento Coverage
Five-star feedback
Repeat business across every county we cover.
What a breath of fresh air Stefan is! A true professional. Always on time, seems to go anywhere I need him to, and always makes the homes he photographs for me look amazing. Started out using him for headshots, but now I will utilize his services for everything. You owe it to yourself to check him out. You will not be disappointed.
We've been using Stefan exclusively for a long time now. He's punctual, reasonably priced and the quality of his photographs are outstanding. We specialize in homes on acreage and homes with views and he's always able to capture the essence of these special properties. Our clients love his work and the results speak for themselves with hundreds of sold homes.
Working with Stefan is always a pleasure from start to finish. I cannot say enough good things. Communication from the beginning, to timeliness, not to mention fitting me in literally whenever I need him. He says 24 hour turnaround but often I have my photos back sooner, which means everything when putting up a listing. His photos are always edited so nicely and my clients have had so many good things to say about his photos and videos. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
Stefan is an amazing photographer. Not only does he make every project look high end but he is also very kind and professional. I had a home I remodeled featured in a prominent publication and I know the only reason is because of the amazing photos he took.
Stefan does an excellent job with his photography. I can always count on him to produce beautiful, bright, artistic shots. He is reliable, well priced, and fun to work with. I use him for real estate photos and videography, but his skills could extend to many areas of photography. I would highly recommend him.
Stefan does an amazing job. He is always on time, does great drone photography, takes any shots that I request, makes timely changes and always has the photos to me the next day. I've worked with Stefan for several years now and would highly recommend him.
I use Stefan for all my real estate listing photos. He is extremely responsive and flexible. I can always count on my photos to be high quality and on time. Highly recommend Stefan, can't go wrong.
I can't say enough good things about Stefdphoto. Stefan is so talented and knowledgeable. I use Stefan for my real estate photos. He is professional, and his photos, staging, and videos all come out looking fantastic. He is timely, friendly and easy to work with.
Photos, drone video, video walkthroughs, Stefdphoto does it all and at reasonable prices. Stefdphoto is also able to virtually stage rooms, remove items, and make the photos look 100% natural. Don't hesitate to give Stef a chance, your clients will thank you.
I have worked with Stefan D Photo for years. He's fun but always professional, on time, polite, and delivers amazing results with his photos and videos. I highly recommend using Stefan.
Stef is a hardworking, smart and talented photographer with a keen eye for details. He is accommodating to the best of his ability and building his business with long term plans. He's a star.
STEFDPHOTO is my go-to photographer. I've used Stefan for all of my professional photos. In a few words, Stefan is just awesome. Highly recommend STEFDPHOTO.
It has been a pleasure working with him. Fun and relaxed shoot, he knew what was needed and went above and beyond. I would give 6 stars but there is only 5.
I have had the pleasure of working with Stefan, an incredibly talented photographer, for all my real estate photography needs.
Exemplary service and photography. Very pleasant to work with, reliable and professional.
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