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 […]

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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 […]

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Shipman Photography, NWA Wedding, Sassafras Springs Vineyard, Bride and Groom Portraits

I’ve said it before, and I’ll shout it from the rooftops every chance I get – the most important aspect of a wedding is the couple and their love. I knew from the moment I met Emily that her and Derrick’s Sassafras Springs Vineyard wedding would be exactly the embodiment of this motto. Emily was […]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll shout it from the rooftops every chance I get – the most important aspect of a wedding is the couple and their love. I knew from the moment I met Emily that her and Derrick’s Sassafras Springs Vineyard wedding would be exactly the embodiment of this motto. Emily was […]

Shipman Photography, NWA Wedding, Sassafras Springs Vineyard, Bride and Groom Portraits

The first time I met Caitlin and Jacob was at Heroes Coffee as we discussed what it would be like if they hired Shipman Photography for their Ballroom At I Street wedding in Bentonville, AR. I remember being so excited about their dreams for the day, but even more so about the ease of simply […]

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Walking into 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville’s event space for Jessica and Greg’s wedding was a jaw-dropping experience. I had asked Jessica what her wedding colors were and was confused but intrigued when she told me “all of them.” I didn’t fully understand until I walked in and saw the stunning backdrop Silks-A-Bloom had created for […]

What. A. Year. I know the word “blessed” can be over used, but man oh man do I feel it. I will never underestimate the trust and faith that is placed in me when asked to photograph a wedding. I get to be a part of the tiny, intimate moments, the grand celebrations, the pauses […]

What. A. Year. I know the word “blessed” can be over used, but man oh man do I feel it. I will never underestimate the trust and faith that is placed in me when asked to photograph a wedding. I get to be a part of the tiny, intimate moments, the grand celebrations, the pauses […]