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.
Folsom, Sacramento County.
Real estate, automotive, product, brand, family, and event photography and videography in Folsom. Service-area coverage with no travel surcharge in priority cities.
Sacramento County, Tier 1
Folsom on the calendar.
Folsom is a top-tier city for STEFDPHOTO by both volume and revenue. The market splits cleanly into three sub-markets that photograph differently. Empire Ranch and Broadstone listings are the volume engine, with family-focused buyers comparing kitchen layouts and bedroom configurations. Lake Forest and American River Canyon properties are the luxury tier, where buyers expect hero exteriors, twilight, aerial coverage, and often full production. Folsom Ranch on the south side of Highway 50 is the newer-construction play, with builders shooting model homes for ongoing community marketing rather than one-and-done MLS use.
Folsom shoots typically run longer than the regional average because the market expects more deliverables per listing. A standard premium Folsom shoot for a Lake Forest or American River Canyon home will pair daylight interiors and exteriors with a twilight return visit, an aerial pass, and a one-to-two minute cinematic walkthrough. The lake's reflective surface and the canyon's late-afternoon light give Folsom hero shots a quality that's difficult to match in flatter parts of the metro. Newer-construction model home work in Folsom Ranch is contracted on a multi-shoot retainer basis with phase-by-phase release schedules.
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.
Sacramento County
The Folsom coverage map.
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.
From Sacramento
25 min
County
Sacramento
Local landmarks
Folsom Lake · Folsom Lake State Recreation Area · Historic Sutter Street · Empire Ranch Golf Club
Neighborhoods we shoot
Where Folsom listings come from.
- Empire RanchEstablished master-planned with golf course frontage
- Folsom Ranch (Russell Ranch)Newer master-planned community south of Highway 50
- Briggs RanchPremium Empire Ranch sub-area
- BroadstoneEstablished family neighborhoods
- American River CanyonHillside view homes overlooking the river canyon
- Lake ForestLakefront-adjacent estates near Folsom Lake
- Historic Folsom (Sutter Street)Restored historic-era homes near Sutter Street
- Prairie Oaks RanchLarger lots near the El Dorado Hills border
Real estate services in Folsom
Listing photography, video, drone, twilight, and more.
Beyond real estate in Folsom
Automotive, product, brand, family, events.
Folsom questions
Frequently asked about photography in Folsom.
Do you charge a travel fee for shoots in Folsom?
Folsom is part of STEFDPHOTO's regular service area covering Sacramento County. Reach out for a quote tailored to your project.
What is the typical turnaround time for Folsom 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 Folsom do you cover?
All Folsom neighborhoods, including Empire Ranch, Folsom Ranch (Russell Ranch), Briggs Ranch, Broadstone, and the rest of the city.
What is the typical price for a Folsom 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 Folsom 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 Folsom.
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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