Lauren and Jarrod have the biggest hearts for their people. As early as our initial consultation I could tell that their wedding day was going to be special because they were so focused on enjoying their time with the people who came to celebrate them. They had a vision for their day, but they were […]

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With the arching wooden beams, the floor to ceiling glass, the stone flooring – Cooper Chapel is an architect’s dream elopement venue. Elle is studying architecture out of state, but when she found The Mildred B Cooper Chapel online she knew it was the perfect venue for her and Ben to begin their forever together. […]

Bride and Groom under the veil in front of the Grand at Willow Springs

I love color, but there is no denying that a black and white palette was the perfect classic touch for Megan and Hayden’s wedding at the Grand at Willow Springs. Their day was joyful and lively from start to finish, but what really stuck out to me the most was how intimate they made it […]

I love color, but there is no denying that a black and white palette was the perfect classic touch for Megan and Hayden’s wedding at the Grand at Willow Springs. Their day was joyful and lively from start to finish, but what really stuck out to me the most was how intimate they made it […]

Bride and Groom under the veil in front of the Grand at Willow Springs

Bentonville, Arkansas is not the same little town that I grew up in. Over the last ten years we have become a tourist destination and I think we have Crystal Bridges and mountain bike trails to thank for that. Anna and Kyle came from Texas to enjoy the trails and knew this was where they […]

  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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

He was led into the bridal suite of Chapel On The Creeks with his eyes closed. His daughter waited patiently inside. He quickly adjusted his tie in the mirror before allowing himself to steal a glance over his shoulder. She stood behind him in the mirror radiating. A smile beamed across his face. “You look […]

Shipman Photography - NWA Engagement - Bentonville - Abou-Zeid

Katie and Michael’s engagement session in Downtown Bentonville exactly portrays why no two engagements sessions will ever look alike. No matter if the setting is the same, the “poses” are the same, heck even the outfits could be the same. As long as the couple is different, the photos will be undeniably different. My biggest […]

Katie and Michael’s engagement session in Downtown Bentonville exactly portrays why no two engagements sessions will ever look alike. No matter if the setting is the same, the “poses” are the same, heck even the outfits could be the same. As long as the couple is different, the photos will be undeniably different. My biggest […]

Shipman Photography - NWA Engagement - Bentonville - Abou-Zeid