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AWARD-WINNING Full-Service Visual Production House Focused on Human Connection & Tactile Storytelling

At Shuttershot, we are filmmakers, photographers, editors, writers, prop-makers, marketers — because at our core, we are storytellers. As we see it, our job is to help our clients tell stories that connect:  brands to their customers, musicians to their listeners, communities to other communities. Humans are wired for connection, we find meaning and purpose through helping people like you tell stories authentically.

To produce work that embodies your story and embraces your brand, we focus on the details that will draw an audience in. Across all industries (and we serve A LOT of industries), we use real, tactile elements to bring stories to life. Maybe that looks like a custom prop for a music video, or a tight shot of a thought leader speaking directly to the camera. The immediacy of these details spark connection between the storyteller (you) and the people listening (your audience), elevating your voice without compromising what makes it unique.

We can build, paint, light, shoot, or craft almost anything with  our own hands;  when we need  more,  or different, hands, we have a powerful network of creative collaborators around the country ready to help us fulfill your vision.

No project or idea is too big or too small — we take great pride in the diversity of our work. Our portfolio includes new brands, old favorites, medical companies, soccer stadiums, indie musicians, and literal mountaintops (you’ll see, keep reading).

From concept development to post-production, our full-service capabilities give clients the best of both worlds: quality and capacity that rivals traditional agencies without all the red tape. Need to solve a new problem or answer an unexpected question? We are just one email, call, or text away. To show you how our tactile, connection-driven approach brings our clients’ stories to life, take a look through this site, filled with examples from some of our favorite projects (that is, until we start working on yours).

Ben Rector, Singer-Songwriter
The video was my friend Brian Shutters’ idea (he did the video for “The Thanksgiving Song” and has been integral in helping me pull many visual things together). When he sent me the treatment I thought it sounded ambitious and was immediately into it.

The way he and Stu (Stuart Hotwagner, co-founder of Shuttershot Productions with Shutters) pulled off some of the shots is mind-blowing, I think the video is a real achievement. Their attention to detail brought everything to life better than I could have imagined.
Jonathan SwopeCMO, B-A-R Brands
The whole team at Shuttershot have been very refreshing to work with. They’re always available to talk through our thoughts to personify them through photo & video.

We have been very impressed with their images for our products — not only for our product campaigns, but a huge boost to our social outlets and reach as well.
Lori Stille, Creative Director, Omni Advertising
The team at Shuttershot are a pleasure to work with and do an outstanding job. They bring an unparalleled level of service and vision to each project.

From concept development to final post, Shuttershot excels in creativity, exceptional quality and has an expert work ethic we truly appreciate.
Chris Petlak, Morning Host and Director of Digital Content, 101.9 The Mix Radio
In our first meeting with Shuttershot, we expressed our goal of creating a spot with vibrant visuals that told the story of our brand through the eyes and experience of our audience.

From the first storyboard it was clear that Brian and the Shuttershot team not only understood what we wanted, but were able to elevate the creative to levels we hadn’t even explored. The pre-production, production, and post-production processes could not have gone smoother and the final creative exceeded all of our expectations.

Our Next Story Is Yours

Brian Shutters,
Creative Director
Stuart Hotwagner,
Director of Photography
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