Placerville, El Dorado County.

Real estate, automotive, product, brand, family, and event photography and videography in Placerville. Service-area coverage with no travel surcharge in priority cities.

El Dorado County, Tier 3

Placerville on the calendar.

Placerville is the upper foothill El Dorado market and the gateway to the deeper Apple Hill and Camino inventory. The character of the listings is meaningfully different from the valley markets: smaller historic core homes, larger acreage parcels, view-from-everywhere geography, and a buyer pool that often includes Bay Area transplants seeking a complete lifestyle shift. Photography needs to honor the mountain-character aesthetic, which sometimes means resisting the urge to apply valley-floor flash work to wood-and-stone interiors that look better with controlled ambient and selective fill.

STEFDPHOTO's Placerville workflow allows for the longer drive (around fifty minutes from central Sacramento, less from Folsom) and the often-longer time on site. Acreage parcels in Apple Hill and Camino need aerial coverage to establish parcel size and orchard context, conducted through Part 107-certified operator partners. The historic core shoots use a slower, more documentary approach that respects period detail. Twilight is reliably strong in Placerville because the high-elevation horizon line is cleaner than the valley floor.

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.

El Dorado County

The Placerville coverage map.

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.

From Sacramento
50 min
County
El Dorado
Local landmarks
Apple Hill · Old Hangtown · Gold Bug Park & Mine · El Dorado County Fairgrounds
Neighborhoods we shoot

Where Placerville listings come from.

  • Old Hangtown
    Historic Gold Rush-era core
  • Diamond Springs (adjacent)
    Foothill character homes
  • Pollock Pines (east)
    Forested mountain inventory
  • Apple Hill area
    Orchard-adjacent rural luxury
  • Camino
    Higher-elevation acreage
Placerville questions

Frequently asked about photography in Placerville.

Do you charge a travel fee for shoots in Placerville?
Placerville is part of STEFDPHOTO's extended footprint. A modest travel fee may apply depending on the deliverable scope; volume bookings and recurring schedules can adjust that.
What is the typical turnaround time for Placerville 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 Placerville do you cover?
All Placerville neighborhoods, including Old Hangtown, Diamond Springs (adjacent), Pollock Pines (east), Apple Hill area, and the rest of the city.
What is the typical price for a Placerville 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 Placerville 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 Placerville.

5.0 on Google 16+ five-star reviews

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.

Malaney R.
April 2025 Verified Google review

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.

Wendi-Mae D.
Local Guide, 66 reviews February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Joy B.
Local Guide February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Sarah R.
Local Guide, 189 reviews February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Susan P.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Robin S.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Mel E.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Mimi V.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Paige F.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Chris H.
Realtor, Sacramento October 2022 Verified Google review

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.

Mercedeh S.
Local Guide February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Pearl C.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Judith B.
February 2023 Verified Google review

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.

Scheick T.
February 2023 Verified Google review

I have had the pleasure of working with Stefan, an incredibly talented photographer, for all my real estate photography needs.

Eira M.
June 2023 Verified Google review

Exemplary service and photography. Very pleasant to work with, reliable and professional.

Julie D.
February 2023 Verified Google review
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