Shutterfreek

Out of this world

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Weddings & Elopements

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Photography & Film

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Out of this world ✷ Weddings & Elopements ✷ Photography & Film ✷

Make Adventure Your Tradition

We fuse creativity, expertise, and passion to transform your wedding or elopement into a cinematic adventure unlike any other.

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Epic Love Stories

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Told in the Wild

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Epic Love Stories ✷ Told in the Wild ✷

Because your story deserves more than just documentation—it deserves art.

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New Mexico Weddings Aren’t Ordinary. Neither Are We.

For over a decade, we’ve photographed and filmed weddings and elopements at some of New Mexico’s most iconic venues—where architecture, culture, and landscape come together in unforgettable ways.

From intimate elopements to full celebrations, we focus on capturing the light, mood, and story that make each place feel like its own universe.

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Our Locations

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In The American Southwest

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Our Locations ✷ In The American Southwest ✷

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Meet the Freeks

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Meet the Freeks

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Meet the Freeks ✷ Meet the Freeks ✷

Welcome to Shutterfreek

We’re Paul & Katie McPherson—best friends, married for 17+ years, and the duo behind Shutterfreek. Since 2009, we’ve built our work around intentional storytelling that honors love, connection, and the adventure of marriage.

Based in the heart of the Four Corners and surrounded by some of the most breathtaking locations and venues on earth, we travel wherever the story leads and pour everything we have into every frame.

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LOVELY WORDS

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LOVELY WORDS ✷

  • A newlywed couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss in a boat on a calm lake, with forested mountains and mist in the background.

  • A bride and groom kissing outdoors, with mountains and a lake in the background, during their wedding day.

  • “Katie and Paul brought such a calming presence that we felt at complete peace even when things didn’t go as planned. They made it even better than the original plan! They were way more than just photographers, they were my counselor and now forever friends!”

    ✷ Sydney

  • Bride and groom holding hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony, officiant in the background, surrounded by trees and logs, in a natural setting.

  • Person lying on a patterned blanket outdoors on grass, with a drink in hand and surrounded by flowers, near a fallen tree with a moon-shaped light ring around the scene.

  • “I am OBSESSED. You guys are amazing artists. Each photo tells a story and you captured both candid, raw moments and pictures that we will be able to use to show our grandkids and great grandkids. INCREDIBLE. Truly. You have no idea how much these photos mean to us.”

    ✷ Reagan

  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a rocky outcrop overlooking a canyon with rugged terrain and a river below, during sunset.

  • A person in a patterned dress standing on the edge of a rocky cliff at the Grand Canyon during sunset or sunrise.

  • “My husband and I had our adventure elopement with Paul and Katie in Moab at Dead Horse Point State Park! They were absolutely amazing to work with! From helping with vendor recommendations, to getting the coolest shots, and just generally having fun with us throughout the day, I can’t recommend them enough!!! ”

    ✷ Kate

  • A couple sits on a vintage armchair in a desert landscape, sharing a kiss.

  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of a reddish rock formation during their wedding or engagement photo shoot.

  • “Paul & Katie at Shutterfreek are truly the greatest and their work is unmatched. Their gift for capturing our memories exactly as we experienced them was something we never could have imagined. We couldn't have asked for anything more and can't wait to work with them again.”

    ✷ Devin

  • A couple dancing in a grassy field with a mountain range in the background, dressed in wedding attire during sunset.

  • A bride and groom walking down the aisle outdoors, surrounded by celebrating wedding guests and falling confetti, in a forest setting.

  • “UN-REAL. Paul and Katie at Shutterfreek are gifted storytellers and exceptional artists. They came highly recommended, and they did not disappoint... Quite the opposite: they blew us away!! They are both professional, incredibly fun, and they went above and beyond to capture the excitement and love throughout our entire wedding weekend.”

    ✷ Madeleine

Ditch the cliche.
Add some adventure.

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  • Two vintage-style suitcases covered in travel stickers, one black and one brown, with a handle on top.
  • Envelope with a red heart seal and string bow
  • A cow skull with long, curved horns.
  • A cowboy boot with brown leather and decorative stitching.
  • A vintage Miranda camera with a black and silver body, featuring a lens and viewfinder.
  • Starfish-shaped cookie with intricate brown and beige patterns, partially visible.

Free Guide

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Free Guide ✷

Your Love Story Starts With a Plan

Grab our free 30-page Wedding & Elopement Guide packed with inspiration, tips, FAQs and full galleries that will get you dreaming big and feeling more excited than ever.

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