Stephen Folker is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Iowa. Since 2010, he's been creating one of a kind, independent films. Starting out with zany comedies, his work has shifted toward heartfelt dramas.

His screenplay, "Life as a Peach" was a quarter finalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards along with the ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship. As of 2020, Folker is a recurring Cinematographer for Law & Crime Network. His work has aired on PBS, A&E and Hulu.