Elevate Your Brand. Elevate Your Success.
Calgary real estate photography and video with 30 years of experience behind the camera and advanced drone certification in the air. We work with agents who want their listings, and their name, to actually stand out.
Why Choose Us
Richard brings 30 years behind the camera and a background in brand strategy to every shoot. The result is listings that sell the property and build your name at the same time, shot with a careful eye and a hands-on edit on every frame.
Testimonials
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Thanks DeAndre and Crimson City Electric for coming out quick to reconnect a 240V with a new breaker to our electrical panel. DeAndre was a respectful and knowledgeable professional. We will certainly call him again for any future electrical projects we have. DeAndre was a respectful and knowledgeable professional. We will certainly call him again for any future electrical projects we have.
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Thanks DeAndre and Crimson City Electric for coming out quick to reconnect a 240V with a new breaker to our electrical panel. DeAndre was a respectful and knowledgeable professional. We will certainly call him again for any future electrical projects we have.
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Thanks DeAndre and Crimson City Electric for coming out quick to reconnect a 240V with a new breaker to our electrical panel. DeAndre was a respectful and knowledgeable professional. We will certainly call him again for any future electrical projects we have. DeAndre was a respectful and knowledgeable professional.
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Our Services
Real estate photography is the first thing a buyer sees, and it's also the first impression of you as the agent behind the listing. Bad lighting or a rushed shoot can undercut both the home and your brand. Richard brings 30 years of photography experience to every shoot, using natural light and composition that reflect well on you and the property. Calgary's light changes fast between seasons, long golden evenings in summer, early sunsets in winter, and we plan every shoot around that so your listing photos always look their best. Whether it's a downtown condo in the Beltline, a family home in Signal Hill, or an acreage out past the city limits, we adjust our approach to fit the property and the neighborhood. Most shoots are scheduled within days, so your photos are ready before your open house.
A walkthrough video does more than show the flow of a home, it shows how you present your listings. Filming a listing well means steady shots, good pacing, and knowing which rooms to linger on. We shoot and edit the video ourselves, so the final cut matches your brand as much as the property. Calgary buyers relocating from out of province, or out of the country, often rely on video to get a real feel for a home before booking a showing, and a strong walkthrough can be the difference between a quick sale and a listing that sits. From inner city character homes to new builds out in Airdrie or Cochrane, we tailor the pacing and shots to the property. You get a video file ready to post the same week.
Aerial photos show off a lot size, roofline, and surrounding neighborhood in a way ground level shots can't. Flying a drone legally in Calgary requires certification and following aviation rules, especially near the airport and in busier parts of the city. Richard holds an advanced drone certification, so aerial shots are captured safely and legally, another mark of professionalism buyers notice. This is especially useful for acreages out toward Springbank or Rocky View County, corner lots, and homes near the Bow River or a green space, where the surrounding land is a big part of the sale. Aerial shots also help buyers get their bearings on a property before ever setting foot on it, which matters a lot for out of town buyers.
Aerial video adds a cinematic feel to a listing that sets it apart from standard walkthroughs, and from the standard agent. It takes a certified, experienced pilot to fly smoothly and get usable footage, especially with Calgary's wind, which can pick up fast and catch an inexperienced pilot off guard. We handle drone video with the same advanced certification used for our drone photography. You get footage that's safe, legal, and ready to edit into your final video, whether that's a sweeping shot of an acreage or a flyover that shows how close a home sits to the pathways, parks, or the river.
An empty room can be hard for buyers to picture as a living space. Virtual staging adds furniture and decor to photos digitally, without the cost or hassle of physical staging. We can virtually stage any room in your listing photos to help buyers see the potential, which comes in handy a lot with vacant condos in the Beltline or Downtown, and with new builds in communities like Currie Barracks or McKenzie Towne where the space is finished but not furnished. Turnaround is quick, so it won't hold up your listing going live.
This is a snapshot of what we offer.
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Portfolio
Every project tells a story.
Take a look at how we bring Calgary listings to life.
About
Richard Fenster
Owner & Photographer
Castle Mountain Media is a locally owned, family owned photography and video studio based in Calgary, AB, built for real estate agents who want more than listing photos. Richard Fenster brings 30 years of photography experience and a background in business strategy and brand management to every shoot. The studio holds an advanced drone certification and serves Calgary and the surrounding towns. Every project is treated as part of your brand, not just another listing.
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Questions
Pricing depends on the size of the property and which services you need, like drone photos, video, or iGuide. Call 825-305-1411 and we can give you a quote based on your listing.
We typically respond to inquiries within about an hour. From there, we'll find a shoot time that works with your listing timeline, often within a few days.
Yes. Richard holds an advanced drone certification, so aerial photos and video are captured safely and within Canadian aviation rules.
Yes. We can combine real estate photography, videography, drone shots, RMS measurements, and floor plans into a single visit, so you're not scheduling multiple appointments.
We're open 7 days a week from 9 to 5. If you need something outside that window, call ahead and we can look at special arrangements.
Both. Beyond listing photos and video, we can shoot content built around you as an agent, like headshots, behind the scenes clips, or story-driven video for your own marketing.
