We’re Paul & Katie McPherson—best friends married for 17+ years. We launched Shutterfreek® in 2009, and have built a life around creative storytelling, We have 3 amazing kids (Nora, Kayl, Asa) a golden doodle (Millie), bearded dragon (Rex) and a mini golden (Rick Ross).
We hope to shoot 15-20 weddings and elopements a year while our full time gig is running our boutique marketing agency FREEK MEDIA.
But no matter how our lives and work evolves, capturing love, connection, and marriage adventures will always be at the heart of soul Shutterfreek.
We love to travel and will shoot anywhere if it’s the right fit, but our home base is right in the heart of the Four Corners — surrounded by some of the most breathtaking locations and venues on earth.
If you’re planning a wedding or elopement and feeling what we’re putting down, check out our packages to get a feel for what it takes to roll with The Freeks. 👇
We’ve spent well over a decade photographing & filming weddings and elopements at New Mexico’s most iconic venues: The Stakeout, Bishop’s Lodge, Kitfox, Hotel Luna Mystica, Los Poblanos, El Monte Segrado, La Fonda, Hotel Chaco, El Ray , San Jeronimo Lodge, La Posada, 10 Thousand Waves, Ojo Caliente and more. These are places where architecture, culture, and landscape collide to create unforgettable settings for your day.
From intimate elopements in White Sands or Chama to full celebrations in Santa Fe and Red River, we capture the mood, light, and story that makes each venue its own universe.
From Ghost Ranch desert cathedrals in Abiquiú to the historic charm of Los Poblanos in Albuquerque we’ve spent over a decade building a reputation as "the team" couples call when they want something elevated and distinct. Our hybrid photo + video approach means your story isn’t split between vendors — it’s told seamlessly, with one creative vision in mind. A story that is authentically one-of-one.
We go where no one else will go.
We do what no one thinks to do.
If we know it’ll be epic, we’ll push to get you there—because that’s where the magic lives.
We work harder, shoot more and edit deeper than anyone else in the game. Period.
We move by faith.
When storms roll in and planners panic, we don’t flinch—we pray. And time after time, we watch clouds part in our couples favor.
With us, adventure isn’t a cliché or a marketing hook.
It’s a calling.
Whether it's Southern Utah, Page, Moab, Kanab, Sedona, Taos, White Sands, Sante Fe, Jemez, Silverton, Telluride, Durango - all throughout the Four Corners - we would love to be you exclusive guide through the Southwest.
Add some adventure to your New Mexico Wedding or Elopement. We fuse creativity, expertise, and passion to transform your wedding or elopement into a cinematic adventure unlike any other.
We pioneered Adventure Eloping in New Mexico around 2016. Then expanded to Utah, Colorado, and Arizona pre-covid. Glamping, fine dining in the wild, hot air balloon, helicopter rides, onsite massages, e-bike tours, onewheeling trails, ATV'ing, paddle boarding, rafting, kayaking, repelling, hiking, sand boarding, skiing, snowboarding.... experience the ultimate adventure & royal treatment on your special day.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for all our latest wedding & elopement videos + we'll be releasing new photography & video education videos in the very near future! We want to share our secrets to success with you!
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Albuquerque, New Mexico is a unique destination that boasts breathtaking natural beauty, rich culture, and a fascinating history. The city is known for its stunning landscape, which is characterized by dramatic mountains, rolling hills, and the vast expanse of the high desert. This was the opening adventure for Amy & Ahbi's 2 day Adventure Elopement in Ojito Wildernss.
Read the full article here: 7 Breathtaking Places to Visit in Albuquerque, NM That Locals Rave About | Redfin
Capturing the soul of every adventure
We’ll never settle for “good enough.” Every story we tell is pushed to its edge — refined, reimagined, and built with every ounce of care we have. We chase perfection knowing we’ll never reach it, because that’s what keeps us growing. Our craft is never finished, and that’s exactly why we love it.
We believe deeply in love and marriage—it’s the heartbeat of everything we do. Family is at the center of our lives, and that conviction shapes how we tell every story. We pour everything we have into every frame, knowing these moments matter. If that resonates with you, we’d be honored to hear & hopefully tell your story.
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(Dead Horse Point in Moab, UT, is a stunning place to tie the knot. The adventure getting there makes it unforgettable.)