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.
El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County.
Real estate, automotive, product, brand, family, and event photography and videography in El Dorado Hills. Service-area coverage with no travel surcharge in priority cities.
El Dorado County, Tier 1
El Dorado Hills on the calendar.
El Dorado Hills is the luxury tier of the metro and the city where STEFDPHOTO's twilight, aerial, and cinematic video skills earn the highest premium. Serrano, Promontory, Lakehills, and the Marina Hills inventory routinely list in the upper price tiers, with multiple very-high-end actives every month. Buyers at this tier are often flying in to look at a small number of homes, which means the photography, the cinematic film, and the property website have to do most of the qualifying. Listings without twilight and aerial coverage are systematically out-marketed by listings that have both.
El Dorado Hills shoots are almost always multi-deliverable, multi-visit productions. A typical Serrano or Promontory listing shoot runs twin-shoot: an afternoon visit for daylight interiors, exteriors, and aerial stills, followed by a return visit at the magic hour twilight window for the hero exteriors and the cinematic walk-up reveal. STEFDPHOTO's most-cited reels are EDH twilight productions. Vendor coordination matters too: Serrano's gated entrance and Promontory's HOA require advance scheduling, and Folsom Lake aerial work near the marina is conducted through Part 107-certified operator partners with appropriate airspace planning.
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.
El Dorado County
The El Dorado Hills coverage map.
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.
From Sacramento
35 min
County
El Dorado
Local landmarks
Folsom Lake · Serrano Country Club · El Dorado Hills Town Center · Bass Lake
Neighborhoods we shoot
Where El Dorado Hills listings come from.
- SerranoGated luxury master-planned community with golf and lake views
- PromontoryNewer hillside community with Folsom Lake views
- StonebriarPremium El Dorado Hills sub-community
- Crown ValleyEstablished luxury lots near the El Dorado Hills Town Center
- Bass Lake areaLarger lots east of EDH, semi-rural feel
- Marina HillsFolsom Lake-adjacent with marina access
- LakehillsPremium estates with view lots over the lake
Real estate services in El Dorado Hills
Listing photography, video, drone, twilight, and more.
Beyond real estate in El Dorado Hills
Automotive, product, brand, family, events.
El Dorado Hills questions
Frequently asked about photography in El Dorado Hills.
Do you charge a travel fee for shoots in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills is part of STEFDPHOTO's regular service area covering El Dorado County. Reach out for a quote tailored to your project.
What is the typical turnaround time for El Dorado Hills listings?
Standard photography turnaround is 36 hours. Video cuts deliver in a few business days. Rush schedules are available across all services.
Which neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills do you cover?
All El Dorado Hills neighborhoods, including Serrano, Promontory, Stonebriar, Crown Valley, and the rest of the city.
What is the typical price for a El Dorado Hills real estate photo shoot?
Real estate photography starts at $200 and scales by square footage. Twilight, aerial coverage, virtual staging, and video are common add-ons. Full pricing on the pricing page.
Do you shoot El Dorado Hills listings on weekends and same-day?
Weekend bookings are standard. Same-day scheduling is available subject to calendar; agents who book before noon often get an afternoon shoot with fast turnaround.
Repeat business
Agents who keep booking in El Dorado Hills.
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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