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About Scott Blankenfeld Creative

Work built on clarity, experience, and intent.

Photography and video created to be used, not just admired.

Clear thinking. Careful execution. Work that gets used.

I'm a commercial photographer and video marketing specialist based in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento, California, working with businesses, nonprofits, and organizations that need clear, reliable visual content.

My role is not just to produce images or video, but to help clients use visual media intentionally. The goal is work that supports marketing, sales, education, and long-term brand consistency rather than content that looks good once and disappears.

Scott at Wedding Event

How I approach the work

Most of the clients I work with are balancing limited time, competing priorities, and the pressure to communicate clearly.

That reality shapes how I work:

  • Start with purpose and intended use
  • Plan content for specific channels: websites, ads, and social
  • Keep production efficient and focused
  • Create assets that can be reused across platforms
  • Maintain consistency over time

Some projects are defined, one-time productions. Others evolve into ongoing partnerships. In both cases, the work is planned, not improvised.

Who I work With

Background and experience

My background is rooted in outdoor and river environments, specialty retail, and commercial production. Working in these settings taught me that preparation matters, conditions change, and clarity is earned.

That experience carries into commercial work across industries. Whether I am documenting a process, introducing a product, or telling a brand story, the focus remains the same. Make the message clear. Make the work usable. Respect the audience.

California Based Photographer on River expedition in Idaho

Who I typically work with

Most clients are based in the Sacramento region, Folsom, and El Dorado County. I also work with outdoor and recreation brands nationally, and travel for production when the project warrants it.

Projects range from streamlined shoots to larger productions with multiple moving parts. When needed, I work with a trusted group of collaborators to scale production appropriately.

A note on scope

I take on a limited number of projects at a time so I can stay hands-on throughout the process. That means planning, shooting, and post-production are handled with care and continuity.

If something is not a good fit, I’m upfront about it. If it is, I stay engaged from start to finish.

Outside of commercial work

Alongside client projects, I continue to produce landscape and fine art photography. This work informs how I think about light, composition, restraint, and sense of place, and it often finds a home in offices, workspaces, and private collections across California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest.

It is part of how I stay grounded in the craft.

Long Exposure Fine Art in Modern Living Room

Let’s start with a conversation

If you’re considering a project or exploring ongoing visual support, the best next step is a short inquiry.