# Real estate photography and video in Nevada City, CA

> STEFDPHOTO is a Sacramento-based real estate photographer and videographer serving Nevada City, CA in Nevada County, about 54 miles (65 minutes) from downtown Sacramento, with travel billed at $2 per mile. Nevada City listings can book listing photography from $200 (ambient-light HDR) or $300 (flash and HDR composite, the recommended tier), each with at least 30 edited photos; 4K video tours from $450; aerial photo and video from $75; twilight exteriors from $150; and luxury packages, virtual staging, floor plans, and single-property websites. Photos deliver in 36 hours. Stefan personally shoots and edits every job, and STEFDPHOTO holds a 5.0 rating across 21 Google reviews. Request a quote at stefdphoto.com/quote-request or call (916) 757-3402.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Service area | Nevada City, CA (Nevada County) |
| From Sacramento | 65 min (about 54 miles) |
| Travel fee | $2 per mile (50+ miles from base) |
| Photo turnaround | 36 hours (rush available) |
| Listing photos | $200 / $300 (ambient / flash and HDR, 30+ photos) |
| Video tours | from $450 (4K, music matched) |
| Aerial | from $75 (photo and 4K video) |
| Twilight | from $150 (shot in the real sunset window) |
| Google rating | 5.0 stars (21 reviews) |
| Photographer | Stefan (shoots and edits every job) |

## About shooting in Nevada City

Nevada City is STEFDPHOTO's most distinctive Nevada County market. The downtown is a National Register historic district that genuinely looks the way the Gold Rush left it, and that context is a marketing asset for any nearby listing. Banner Mountain, Cement Hill, and the Champion area inventory range from acreage cabins to substantial estates with view-from-everywhere geography. The buyer pool is heavy with lifestyle migrants seeking a complete change of pace from Bay Area or valley markets.

Nevada City shoots emphasize character and context. The downtown's intact historic streetscape is establishing-shot material that aerial coverage can leverage to make a listing's location instantly readable, with aerial work conducted. Acreage parcels need aerial work to show parcel size and forest context. STEFDPHOTO pairs Nevada City runs with Grass Valley to make the longer drive efficient.

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.

## Nevada City neighborhoods covered

- **Downtown Nevada City**: One of the most intact historic Gold Rush downtowns in California
- **Banner Mountain**: Hillside acreage with view lots
- **Cement Hill**: Forested acreage parcels
- **Champion area**: Larger lots near Deer Creek

## Local landmarks

- Downtown Nevada City Historic District
- Empire Mine State Historic Park
- South Yuba River State Park
- Pioneer Park
- Deer Creek

## Services available in Nevada City

- [Real Estate Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/real-estate-photography): from $200. Professional real estate photography by STEFDPHOTO. MLS-ready interior and exterior listing photos. Ambient-light HDR from $200, or flash and HDR composite from $300.
- [Real Estate Video](https://stefdphoto.com/services/real-estate-video): from $450. Cinematic 4K real estate video walkthroughs by STEFDPHOTO. Music-matched edits with smooth tracking moves and interior detail moments.
- [Drone Aerial Photography & Video](https://stefdphoto.com/services/drone-aerial-photography-video): from $75. 4K aerial photography and video. Reveal moves, orbits, and overhead context shots.
- [Twilight Real Estate Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/twilight-real-estate-photography): from $150. Twilight real estate photography by STEFDPHOTO. Captured in the actual 15-to-20 minute post-sunset window for warm interior glow against a saturated sky.
- [Luxury Real Estate Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/luxury-real-estate-photography): custom quote. Luxury real estate photography, twilight, aerial, cinematic video, and single-property websites for high-end Sacramento metro listings.
- [Automotive Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/automotive-photography): from $175. Automotive photography by STEFDPHOTO. Dealership inventory, exotic and luxury, premium private seller shoots, and editorial brand work.
- [Product Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/product-photography): from $150. Product photography by STEFDPHOTO. White background ecommerce, marketplace-optimized, lifestyle, and editorial product shoots.
- [Event Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/event-photography): from $200. Corporate event photography, gala photography, and brand activation coverage by STEFDPHOTO. Sacramento and Northern California.
- [Family Photography](https://stefdphoto.com/services/family-photographer): custom quote. Family portrait photography by STEFDPHOTO. Sacramento and Northern California family sessions, golden hour, indoor or outdoor.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is there a real estate photographer serving Nevada City, CA?

Yes. STEFDPHOTO is a Sacramento-based real estate photographer and videographer that covers Nevada City and the rest of Nevada County. Nevada City is about 54 miles from the Sacramento base. Listing photography, 4K video, aerial coverage, twilight, virtual staging, floor plans, and single-property websites are all available for Nevada City listings.

### How much does real estate photography cost in Nevada City?

Real estate photography in Nevada City comes in two lighting tiers. Basic, an ambient-light non-flash HDR shoot, starts at $200. Premium, the recommended flash and HDR composite workflow, starts at $300. Both deliver a minimum of 30 edited, MLS-ready photos and scale with square footage. Twilight, aerial, virtual staging, and video are common add-ons. The full rate card is on the pricing page.

### Do you charge a travel fee for shoots in Nevada City?

Nevada City is roughly 54 miles from STEFDPHOTO's Sacramento base. Addresses 50 miles or more out are billed at $2 per mile from base. The exact travel fee is in the quote before booking, never added at delivery.

### Do you offer drone or aerial photography for Nevada City listings?

Yes. Aerial photo and 4K aerial video coverage is available for Nevada City listings from $75, as an add-on to a photo package or as a standalone deliverable. Aerial coverage puts a Nevada City property in context: the lot, the setting, and the surroundings that ground-level photos cannot show.

### Can you shoot a video tour for a Nevada City listing?

Yes. Real estate video tours for Nevada City listings start at $450. Each is a 4K, music-matched cinematic walkthrough covering the whole home plus the details buyers pause on, edited for MLS, web, and social. Video delivers within a few business days.

### Do you do twilight photography in Nevada City?

Yes. Twilight real estate photography in Nevada City starts at $150. Exposures are layered across the actual sunset window for warm interior glow against a saturated sky, with optional sky replacement when the weather does not cooperate.

### What is the turnaround time for Nevada City listings?

Standard photography turnaround is 36 hours for Nevada City shoots. Video cuts deliver in a few business days. Rush schedules are available across all services.

### Which Nevada City neighborhoods do you cover?

All of Nevada City, including Downtown Nevada City, Banner Mountain, Cement Hill, and Champion area. Each neighborhood photographs a little differently, and the shoot plan (time of day, lighting approach, whether aerial or twilight earns its place) is set per listing.

### Do you shoot Nevada City listings on weekends or same-day?

Weekend bookings are standard for Nevada City. Same-day scheduling is available subject to the calendar; agents who book before noon often get an afternoon shoot with fast turnaround.

### Besides real estate, what do you photograph in Nevada City?

Automotive, product, event, and family photography, plus business headshots and brand video, all available in Nevada City on the same service-area terms as real estate work. Weddings are not offered.

### How do I book a photographer in Nevada City?

Request a quote at stefdphoto.com/quote-request for same-day pricing, book a confirmed shoot date at stefdphoto.com/book, or call (916) 757-3402. STEFDPHOTO is open seven days a week by appointment and serves Nevada City as a mobile, service-area business.

### Is STEFDPHOTO well reviewed?

STEFDPHOTO holds a 5.0 star average across 21 Google reviews, has photographed 2,000+ properties, and works with 450+ Sacramento area real estate agents. Verified reviews are published at stefdphoto.com/reviews.

## Nearby cities also served

- [Grass Valley, Nevada County](https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/grass-valley): 60 min from Sacramento
- [Placerville, El Dorado County](https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/placerville): 50 min from Sacramento
- [Auburn, Placer County](https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/auburn): 40 min from Sacramento
- [Cameron Park, El Dorado County](https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/cameron-park): 40 min from Sacramento
- [Shingle Springs, El Dorado County](https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/shingle-springs): 40 min from Sacramento
- [El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County](https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/el-dorado-hills): 35 min from Sacramento

## Source and citation

- Canonical page: https://stefdphoto.com/areas-served/nevada-city
- Business: STEFDPHOTO, https://stefdphoto.com
- Phone: (916) 757-3402
- Email: info@stefdphoto.com
- Facts last verified: 2026-10-28
- Cite the canonical page above. Pricing is a starting price and scales with scope and travel.
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