One of the most common questions couples ask while planning their wedding is: “How should our wedding day timeline look?” A well-planned timeline allows your day to flow naturally while giving you plenty of time to enjoy the moments that matter most. It also ensures your photographer can capture everything—from quiet getting-ready moments to the […]

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Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel is a truly special place for a wedding. At every time of year, at all times of day – the chapel shines. It is a stunning and historic piece of architecture here in NWA and a very popular spot for destination weddings and elopements. However, just like with every venue, […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Is it weird to say that people can have things in common with buildings? Because between knowing just a small snippet of Danielle & Elliott’s story and reading the history of Cooper Memorial Chapel – they are both testaments of great faith. I cannot image a more appropriate place for the Kelley’s to begin their […]

Shipman Photography - NWA Maternity - Bentonville - Edwards

If you had asked me 7 years ago when I first bought a camera if I wanted to photograph families, maternity, and newborn, I would have told you absolutely not. But so much has changed in that 7 years. Moving past the “newlywed” stage and into the family-of-my-own stage has given me the confidence and […]

If you had asked me 7 years ago when I first bought a camera if I wanted to photograph families, maternity, and newborn, I would have told you absolutely not. But so much has changed in that 7 years. Moving past the “newlywed” stage and into the family-of-my-own stage has given me the confidence and […]

Shipman Photography - NWA Maternity - Bentonville - Edwards

When Rose contacted me about photographing her elopement, there was so much up in the air. No idea how C*VID protocols would effect everything. The date changed a few times in compliance with regulations and Chapel proceedings. But in the end everything came together in the most beautiful and raw way. Family was able to […]

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 […]