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.
Automotive photography that sells the metal
Automotive photography by STEFDPHOTO. Dealership inventory, exotic and luxury, premium private seller shoots, and editorial brand work.
Get a quote Starting at $175
The work
How automotive photography earns its keep.
Automotive photography splits into four distinct workflows, and STEFDPHOTO shoots all four. Dealership inventory needs fast, consistent, per-vehicle coverage with daylight or controlled-light backgrounds, optimized for vehicle detail pages and third-party listing platforms. Premium feature shoots for high-end private sellers need editorial-grade detail work: walk-around exteriors, interior with door cards, engine bay, and the close-detail moments that move sale prices. Exotic and luxury car shoots need controlled location work with cinematic lighting and often a paired video deliverable. Editorial and brand work runs as a campaign-style production with creative direction, location scouting, and full post.
What you get
The deliverable.
Inventory: 20-40 photos per vehicle with consistent backgrounds and white balance. Premium feature shoots: an editorial-grade photo set covering exterior walk-around, interior detail, engine, mechanical, and the hero moments. Exotic and luxury: extended coverage across multiple locations with optional video walkaround. Editorial and brand: full campaign deliverable with creative direction.
How we work
The process.
Inventory shoots run on dealership lot, indoor studio, or controlled location depending on dealer preference. Premium shoots are scheduled at golden hour or in covered shade for consistent light. Exotic shoots use multiple locations and lighting setups within a half-day window. Editorial productions are scoped as full campaign engagements.
Standard delivery
What every shoot ships with.
Every automotive photography shoot includes the items below as standard. Anything extra is a quick add to the quote.
Get a quote- 1 Inventory, premium, exotic, and editorial workflows
- 2 Editorial-grade detail coverage for premium private sellers
- 3 Optional video walkaround
- 4 Controlled-light or location work
- 5 Per-vehicle or campaign pricing
- 6 Same-day delivery on inventory volumes
Selected work
From recent shoots.
Coverage
Automotive Photography across the metro.
Service-area coverage across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, and Nevada Counties. No travel surcharge in priority cities.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
Can you shoot for high-end private auction listings?
Yes. STEFDPHOTO's premium and feature workflow is built for the photo standards expected by major collector-car auction platforms: editorial-grade exterior walk-around, interior, engine, and detail coverage.
Do you do dealership inventory pricing?
Yes, per-vehicle volume pricing is available. STEFDPHOTO prefers a recurring schedule where inventory is shot weekly or twice-weekly, which is more efficient than one-off bookings.
Can you travel to private storage for an exotic shoot?
Yes, STEFDPHOTO routinely shoots at private storage and home locations for collector and exotic shoots.
Pairs well with
Related services.
Five-star feedback
The work earns repeat business.
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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