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  • 2014

SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
Destination / Travel
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

SHUTTERFREEK® PHOTO & FILM

Santa Fe, New Mexico

You’re not just planning a wedding.
You’re creating a day you’ll want to relive forever.

Since 2009, we’ve captured over 1,000 weddings and elopements across New Mexico and beyond. As a husband-and-wife team, we bring experience, instinct, and calm leadership into every celebration.

When you book Shutterfreek®, you’re getting more than someone who knows their way around a camera.

You’re getting artists who can read a moment before it unfolds.
Professionals who know when to direct — and when to disappear.
Storytellers who preserve not just how it looked, but how it felt.

Our work is cinematic, emotional, and intentional — created to transport you back to the energy, laughter, and quiet in-between moments of your day.

What You Can Expect

• Curated photography & cinematic film
• Fast, reliable turnaround
• High-resolution files with full ownership
• Private online galleries + streaming access
• Signature keepsakes & print benefits
• A relaxed, confident presence that keeps your day flowing
• A touch of analog magic (Polaroid, Instax, 35mm film)

Long after the music fades, this is what remains.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Eleanor & Jordan's wedding
Eleanor & Jordan
97 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Save the Date

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

Wedding couple

Reviews of SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM

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Danielle Sent on 09/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Ultimate wedding photo / video pros!

If you want to guarantee that the one thing that turns out the best from your Wedding Day is your photos and video....hire Shutterfreek. No one compares. They are masters of their craft and super authentic human beings. Even when things are stressful that find a way to pull the light out of the situation. We were surprised at every turn when we watched back our video. Best decision we ever made was investing in Shutterfreek.
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the Best!!

My niece had the absolute best experience with Shutterfreek! They made everything seamless and professional. Making her feel so comfortable in front of the camera, capturing every special moment beautifully, and truly they went above and beyond to make sure her day was documented perfectly.

The photos are stunning — natural, emotional, and timeless. We’ve received so many compliments from friends and family. Paul and Katie have such a great eye for detail and know exactly how to capture the magic of the moment.

If you’re looking for someone who is talented, easy to work with, and genuinely cares about your wedding day, we can’t recommend Shutterfreek enough!

Emily
Emily Sent on 09/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fun & Experienced Photo/Video Team!

I’ve had the joy of working alongside Shutterfreek Photography and can confidently say they’re one of the best in the industry. Not only do they create stunning, magazine-worthy images, but they also bring such a calming, uplifting energy to the day. They collaborate seamlessly with vendors, keep couples relaxed and happy, and always go above and beyond. As a planner, I deeply value having photographers like them - every couple needs them on their team!
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Ed Sent on 01/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and his wife were fantastic! Loved working with them for the engagement and day of shoots. Especially when he stepped up to the plate on that rainy September day, and got the venue to go ahead with our riverside wedding while there was a break from the rain. Made the experience that much better! Love them!!
https://client.shutterfreek.com/sarahed/

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User2584169 Sent on 04/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Shutterfreek is by far the best photographer around! He captured my wedding day perfectly. He has the ability and vision to capture every important moment and detail of your special day, all while being extremely professional, fun and relaxed. You can't get better than Shutterfreek!
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User1721543 Sent on 07/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The wedding pictures were the only thing I really cared a lot about and Shutterfreek did an amazing job. They captured the most amazing moments. Including the family tradition of trashing the Newlyweds vehicle. If there was a shot I did or did not want to do they were great about it.
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Natalie Sent on 05/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Paul and Katie with Shutterfreek did a fantastic job! Paul did our engagement pictures, invitations, as well as documented our destination wedding vacation to Cabo. It was a dream come true! I have the most amazing memories and beautiful pictures to show. Thank you so much!
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Shara Sent on 03/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Shutterfreek provided the photography for our engagement and wedding pictures. We initially met with Paul McPherson to set up our engagement session. We knew he was the right man for the job the moment that we met with him. Paul drew us both in with his outgoing personality and artistic style. Paul and Katie McPherson met with us in Durango for our engagement shoot. They created a comfortable atmosphere where a lot of laughs and amazing pictures were created. They made the whole photo shoot a fun event, and even helped my husband enjoy the entire picture taking process. At our wedding, Paul captured moments when we were so tuned in to each other that we forgot he was even there. Paul is our first professional photographer and will be our lifelong one as well. Paul and his wife are very gifted, and they gave us timeless memories.
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Deb Sent on 03/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Hi Paul,
Just want to say THANKS a million. I saw a few of our pics on your facebook and love them. I can't wait
to see the rest of the pics!!! You have a wonderful amount of energy (you youngsters),
enthusiasm (run to great lengths for the perfect pic), eye for detail (bountiful knowledge and awareness)
and............. patience (dealing with all the personalities and chaos). WOW!!!
I feel so lucky to have attended the Durango wedding Expo and found Shutterfreek.
You are awesome!
Thanks,
D. Rosso
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Amanda Sent on 03/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Paul did an awesome awesome job! Couldn't have asked for anyone better. Top quality!
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Katie & Paul McPherson
Katie & Paul McPherson
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SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM frequently asked questions

SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
SHUTTERFREEK PHOTO & FILM currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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