About Ken Fine Real Estate Photography
Helping real estate agents and vacation rental owners stand out
with photography that attracts buyers and drives more bookings.
Ken Fine
Over 1,200
Properties
Photographed!
Ruth Cepero
Ken Fine
With over 1,200 homes and properties photographed, Ken Fine brings experience, creativity, and attention to detail to every shoot. Serving Western North Carolina, Ken works with real estate agents, builders, FSBO sellers, and vacation rental owners to create images that don’t just showcase a property—but help it stand out.
In today’s competitive market, great photography isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether it’s helping a home sell faster or making a vacation rental more appealing to potential guests, the goal is always the same: create images that capture attention and drive results.
Ken’s background as a musician and creative professional brings a unique perspective to his photography. Composition, lighting, and visual storytelling all play a role in creating images that feel natural, inviting, and engaging.
If you’re looking for photography that helps your listing stand out, I’d love to work with you!
Ruth Cepero
For the past four years, Ruth specialized in real estate photography, helping realtors, property managers, and vacation rental owners showcase their spaces with stunning visuals. Since completing her first Airbnb shoot, she has photographed more than 150 properties, from luxury lake houses and vacation rentals to commercial spaces like Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and Mavis Tire Shop franchises.
Ruth's goal is simple: to make every property shine. She works closely with homeowners and agents — rearranging details when needed and thoughtfully staging scenes — so that each listing looks its very best. Ruth is passionate about producing images and media that not only highlight a property’s features but also draw in buyers and renters by creating an emotional connection.
What drives me is an insatiable desire to raise the bar with every shoot. I want each property that I capture to look even better than the last, ensuring that my clients feel confident, cared for, and fully supported throughout the process.
Clients across Western North Carolina trust Ken Fine Photography for reliable service, consistent quality, and a straightforward, professional experience from start to finish.
Trusted by Real Estate Professionals & Property Owners
Across Western North Carolina
Abode Modern Home
ALG Ventures
Allen Tate-Beverly Hanks
Alpine Enterprises
Altamont Property Group
Asheville Mtn. Escape Rentals
Appalachian Realty Assoc.
Asheville Realty & Assoc.
Asheville Realty Group
Asheville Real Estate Services
Asheville Relocation Services
Asheville Vacation Cabins
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Berkshire Hathaway Properties
Best Quest Realty, Inc.
Beverly-Hanks & Associates
Black Dog Real Estate
Black Wrangell, Inc.
Bliss Farm & Retreat Center
Bliss Design & Interiors
Blue Blaze Realty
Cardinal Point Construction
Carlson and Co. Real Estate
Carolina Green Realty
Carolina Mornings Vacation Rentals
Carolina Mountain Sales
Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles
Christie’s International Real Estate
City Home Realty
CJ & Jess Real Estate Group
CM Williams Property Mgt.
Coldwell Banker
Creighton Cornett
Cricket Realty
Crown Home Ventures
David Reynolds Real Estate
Deer Ridge Property Mgt.
Distinctive Home of WNC
Dogwood Properties
Dream Mountain Realty
Evergreen Construction
Falcon Real Estate
Fathom Realty
Foley Real Estate
French Broad Real Estate
Group One WNC Real Estate
Haiku Homes WNC
Hanna Lowman Styling
Harrill Construction
HC Mann Realty
Heart to Heart Builders
Hearth and Home Interiors
High Rock Rentals
Hill House B&B
Hilly Tree Design
Home Lister, Inc.
Hy Vu Properties
Impresa Modular Homes
Irving Homes, Inc.
Ivester Jackson Blackstream
J.D. Jackson Associates
Jolene Puffer Real Estate
Judy Warren Real Estate
Keller Williams Mountain Partners
Keller Williams Professionals
Kilgore & Associates Real Estate
Lantern Realty
Looking Glass Realty
Mark White & Associates
Mary Sitton
McMaster Real Estate Group
Michael Kotzen Real Estate
Millstone Properties
Moffitt Properties
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Motley Construction
Mountain Building, LLC
Mountain Star Team Remax
Mountain Vista Properties
MOVE Asheville Realty
Nest Realty Asheville
NC Mountain Real Estate
One Oak Properties
Paper or Plastic, LLC
Patton Allen Real Estate
Perfect Home Broker
PGD Real Estate
Pinnacle Lifestyle Realty
Plumb Level Square Construction
Preferred Properties of Asheville
Premier Sothebys International Realty
Preservation Society of Asheville
Providence Group
Realty One Group
Red Dot Real Estate
Renovations Specialist
RS Motley Construction
Seller Solutions
Shanti Mountain Properties
She-BILT Construction
ShowHomes Western NC
Solesbee Builders
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
Stacy Brown Weaverville Realty
Steve Owen & Associates
Stephanie Swanger
Sterling Real Estate Partners
Stratton Design Group
Sugar Hollow Realty
Sure Foot Builders
Team Armour Real Estate
The Providence Group
The Real Estate Center
The Stith Group
Timber Ridge Home & Land
United Real Estate Asheville
Up Mountain Real Estate
Virtual Properties Realty
Walnut Cove Realty
Weichert Mountain Executives
Weichert Realtors Unlimited
Wentzel Construction
St. Philip Square, LLC
Winge Realty
WNC Mountain Rentals
TESTIMONIALS
The photos are fantastic, amazing, and better than I ever imagined they could be. As you know, I have had thousands of pictures taken of property that I own by other photographers, and this series is the best by far. You overcame all of the challenges the property presented and turned them into assets. You have managed to capture the charm and essence of the cottage with great warmth, clarity, and detail incorporating incredible depth of field. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Thank you and all the best.
— Bill Bennett, St. Philip Square, LLC
If you list property and want to do the most professional job for your client I can tell you from experience to use Ken Fine as your real estate photographer. Properties that Ken photographs sell, they just do, because the biggest hurdle is simply getting buyers in the door. Ken does such a wonderful job making every home look polished and special, they stand out among listings where agents aren’t investing in professional photography. I cannot recommend Ken more, he’s great to work with and has been a game changer for my listing career.
— Rachael Giesenschlag, French Broad Real Estate
Of all the photographers that I have worked with in my long career you are absolutely the finest. I respect your follow through, your professionalism, and the joy you infuse into your photographic creations. I have no hesitation to recommend you to anyone needing your services
— Ronald English, Home seller
Photos turned out great! Ken was very professional and really brought the space to life. We highly recommend Ken’s services!
— Collin O’Berry, Altamont Property Group
Ken Fine has an incredible eye. He is quick to respond and takes pictures that capture details and angles that showcase the home in a way that leaves little to the imagination - in the very best way. The photographs he took of our home far exceeded our expectations and the editing turnaround time was highly impressive. In a world where images sell homes, I would rather have him than anyone else… I truly believe his artistry made all the difference in helping our home show it’s best and sell quickly.
— Bonnie H., Home Seller
I must give Ken accolades for his photography of my listings. It has been said more than once, that he brought the property to life and the buyer to the table. Most recently, he photographed two challenging properties…One with a stunning 60+ ft waterfall and a log cabin that tended to be dark – he took care of the lighting and under contract and closed in no time. The second with a rushing stream and multi-faceted artwork – the task was to not let the artwork overshadow the home…He did it and the house went under contract in 2 days. He understands what I as a Realtor® am looking for and what the consumers want to see. Thank you, Ken, for being the professional you are.
— Alysia Maher – Realtor ®, Broker – Beverly-Hanks And Associates
Wow. Excellent. Stunning. Fabulous. You are officially now my go to guy!
— Rachael Giesenschlag, French Broad Real Estate
If you list property and want to do the most professional job for your client I can tell you from experience to use Ken Fine as your real estate photographer. Properties that Ken photographs sell, they just do, because the biggest hurdle is simply getting buyers in the door. Ken does such a wonderful job making every home look polished and special, they stand out among listings where agents aren’t investing in professional photography. I cannot recommend Ken more, he’s great to work with and has been a game changer for my listing career.
— Cami Ferguson Silver – Keller Williams Professionals
Ken did an amazing, fantastic job photographing our house!! We truly appreciate his work and will recommend him to any and everyone we know who might be selling their home! Ken’s tips on staging and the time he spent explaining details around our home shoot and his eye for detail were very helpful
— Ed & Kim Propst, Home sellers
Excellent job. Love the pictures and video. Thanks again.
— Rachael Giesenschlag, French Broad Real Estate
If you list property and want to do the most professional job for your client I can tell you from experience to use Ken Fine as your real estate photographer. Properties that Ken photographs sell, they just do, because the biggest hurdle is simply getting buyers in the door. Ken does such a wonderful job making every home look polished and special, they stand out among listings where agents aren’t investing in professional photography. I cannot recommend Ken more, he’s great to work with and has been a game changer for my listing career.
— Denise Stone, Renovations Specialists – Home Construction
You did a fabulous job! Your professional talents made such a difference. Thank you so much.
— Debbie Leon, United Real Estate
We use Ken for almost all of the homes we stage. He has an amazing, artistic eye for making the homes, and our staging, look fantastic! Photos are the first impression of a home for sale and great photos are key to getting more showings so the cost of a professional is worth every penny. Ken is reliable with a quick turnaround, and I would recommend him highly to anyone needing to get their home sold.
— Cindi S., Showhomes Western NC
I received tons of compliments on the photos and the sellers were very pleased & impressed. THANK YOU!
— Mahalia Kennedy – Appalachian Realty Associates
Ken was absolutely fabulous. Professional, personable and talented! I recommend him to anyone looking for quality real estate photography
— Marquesa Hotchkiss, Home seller
Excellent job!! On time. Very organized and he understood exactly what kind of photos we wanted for our VRBO property. I would have written this review earlier but since posting my new photos I’ve been very busy with bookings!
— Charise Sobota, Home Owner
Ken is amazing!! Has such a great eye for detail and knows just the angles to shoot! His patience and great personality makes him all the easier to work with! Can’t wait to work with him again!
— Dawn McDade, Keller Williams Professionals
I have used many photographers and none come close to the work you do. Your lighting, angles, ability to capture a room in artful ways is amazing. You work stands alone. Thank you!
— Barb Fiedler – Preferred Properties
Ken’s photos were the catalyst that brought the buyers to the house. They told me at closing – “the photos were awesome…” And yes, they were. His patience in taking each photo exactly right, waiting outside for what seemed like an hour for just the right evening light – walking through the woods down to the river – I couldn’t have asked for anymore in a real estate photographer. Thank you, Ken!
— Esther Kane, Home seller
You work magic with a camera! That’s all I can say! I am simply amazed! Thank you for your wonderful work and the help it will bring in selling my home. You are a delightful person and I so enjoyed talking with you today. I cannot thank you enough!
— Laura Monroe, Home seller
These are fantastic! We were blessed to find you. You are such a great guy and a great photographer and you didn’t break our bank with your very reasonable prices. We appreciate your time and efforts on our behalf. Thank you so much.
— Sandra and Jeff H., Home sellers
Ken is a top-notch photographer who took incredible pictures that showcased the beauty of our home. He is a professional in every way, prompt and courteous. Our gorgeous pictures were back in no time and ready for the internet. Our house sold extremely fast and pictures are always a very important part of getting buyers to the home. Thanks Ken!
— The Pulsifers, Hendersonville, NC, Home sellers