I’m bad at social media. It’s just a fact. But there’s a loooot more to it than not knowing what to post or when to post or what to say or how to be genuine still doing whatever the algorithm wants – as if all of that wasn’t problem enough. Do you want the truth […]

Categories

weddings

families

engagements

Shipman fam

Latest Blog

  Crimson napkins on every plate, gold table runners adorning every table, lights strung through evergreen trees. a bouquet of red roses and berries, poinsettias lining the aisle, and a bride and groom more joyful than Saint Nick himself – this was a perfect Osage House Christmas wedding. And now, a poem because I’m cheesy […]

When it comes to your big day, there really is no right or wrong way to go about it. As a wedding photographer, one of my favorite things is getting a front-row seat to see each couple’s personality shine through their choice of wedding decor, dress, and even the traditions they hold dear to them. […]

When it comes to your big day, there really is no right or wrong way to go about it. As a wedding photographer, one of my favorite things is getting a front-row seat to see each couple’s personality shine through their choice of wedding decor, dress, and even the traditions they hold dear to them. […]

When I think of what an iconic fall Arkansas wedding would look like, I think emerald greens, crimson reds, burnt oranges, and a venue that showcases all of the natural beauty Arkansas has to offer. Well the Burt wedding had all of that and more. With a mid-day ceremony inside the Mildred B Cooper Chapel […]

There’s something enchanting about a spring wedding, and when it comes to Morgan and Zach Uttley’s special day, the word “enchanting” doesn’t even begin to describe it. The heartwarming celebration perfectly blended intimacy, laughter, and genuine happiness. The day left everyone in attendance with cherished memories to last a lifetime.  The Venue: The Reserve at […]

Fall weddings have a charm all their own, with the golden hues of autumn acting as a backdrop to the wedding, whether the ceremony be inside or outside, you just can’t help but love fall weddings. What made this particular wedding memorable, was the intentional moments the couple made space for. Katie and Michael showcased […]

Fall weddings have a charm all their own, with the golden hues of autumn acting as a backdrop to the wedding, whether the ceremony be inside or outside, you just can’t help but love fall weddings. What made this particular wedding memorable, was the intentional moments the couple made space for. Katie and Michael showcased […]

The room is silent as she makes her way up the aisle. His back is turned, but he knows she’s coming. Her dress gets fluffed out, the veil lays perfectly, the lighting is magical, but we all know that he won’t see any of that. He’s going to see her face. Her beauty. Love reflecting […]

She sits in the rocker, cradling her baby through her skin as he kicks her from inside. Rocking back and forth, looking at his name on the wall, imagining what color his hair will be and whose nose he’ll have. Seeing the knotted gowns and personalized onesies hung delicately by the changing pad. Marveling in […]

The ease in which Morgan and Zach interact with each other is truly something special. They met with me at Wilson Park in Fayetteville for their engagement session and it was immediately obvious to me how comfortable they are together. When you find that person you can be fully yourself with, it is only natural […]

The ease in which Morgan and Zach interact with each other is truly something special. They met with me at Wilson Park in Fayetteville for their engagement session and it was immediately obvious to me how comfortable they are together. When you find that person you can be fully yourself with, it is only natural […]