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.
Real Estate Photography in Folsom
Real estate photography that wins the click for Folsom and Sacramento County listings, brands, and projects.
Folsom, Sacramento County
Why Folsom listings need real estate photography done right.
Folsom splits into three distinct sub-markets, and STEFDPHOTO's photography workflow flexes for each. Empire Ranch and Broadstone are family-buyer volume listings that need consistent fast turnaround and a clean carousel that emphasizes kitchen-to-family-room flow. American River Canyon and Lake Forest are luxury listings that expect twilight and aerial coverage by default. Folsom Ranch on the south side of Highway 50 is newer-construction work where builders are shooting model homes for ongoing community marketing, which runs as a multi-shoot retainer rather than one-off. Historic Sutter Street character homes get a slower, more documentary approach. Empire Ranch fairway-frontage shoots use the same time-of-day discipline as Whitney Oaks. Lake Forest waterfront homes get the full premium production stack because the lake reflection at golden hour and the wide horizon over the water are the city's signature marketing moments.
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
The work, in Folsom
How STEFDPHOTO shoots Folsom.
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.
Real Estate Photography
The deliverable.
Every shoot ships the same standard delivery: a minimum of thirty edited photos, color-corrected and exposure-balanced, sized for MLS upload (1920px on the long edge with sRGB color profile), with original-resolution masters available on request. Files are delivered through a private cloud gallery with one-click MLS-ready download. Reshoots are scheduled within a reasonable window when needed. Every photo passes through the same edit pipeline: tone and color balance, lens correction, perspective straightening, sky-window blend if needed, minor distraction removal (cords, vents, exterior trash bins). Premium add-ons include drone stills, twilight, virtual staging, floor plans, and single-property websites, all bundled or á la carte.
- Minimum 30 edited photos delivered
- Flash and HDR composite workflow
- Color accurate across rooms
- MLS, syndication, and social-ready files
- 36-hour standard turnaround
- Same photographer every shoot
Selected work
Recent Folsom and metro shoots.
Folsom questions
Frequently asked about real estate photography in Folsom.
How many photos do I get with a standard shoot?
A minimum of thirty edited photos. Final count scales with square footage and the number of distinct spaces; small homes deliver thirty to thirty-five, larger homes commonly run forty-five to seventy.
What is the turnaround on photos?
36-hour standard turnaround. Rush delivery is available on request.
Do you reshoot if a photo doesn't work?
Yes. If a photo doesn't work for any reason within our control we reshoot at no extra charge.
Can I add drone, twilight, or floor plans to a real estate photo shoot?
Yes, and most premium-tier listings book the photo package alongside drone, twilight, virtual staging, or a single-property website. Bundled pricing reflects the efficiency of doing the shoots together.
Do Folsom Ranch builder model home shoots work on retainer?
Yes, multi-shoot builder retainers are how STEFDPHOTO handles new-construction model home work. The model gets re-shot phase-by-phase as the floor plan releases evolve, which is more efficient than one-off bookings.
How does American River Canyon photography differ from Empire Ranch?
Canyon homes face hard west sun on summer afternoons, which overpowers a single-flash workflow. Empire Ranch fairway lots want late-afternoon scheduling for green saturation. Different lighting plans, different time-of-day windows, same studio.
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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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