Wedding Advice & Photography

Two things we are confident in: Wedding Planning & photography. Van Elk & Co is made up of a team of photographers who love to create portraits of love & happiness and share advice for wedding couples.

This isn't your typical photography blog. We share useful info for couples who are getting married and those who are heading that direction. Let us show you pretty things while you fill your head with all things wedding planning.

May 31, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

Sarah and Andy met me on a beautiful day on Ball State University’s campus for their engagement session, even though they live close to Washington D.C.  I know Sarah from attending Monroe Central High School together. I always thought she was a sweet and beautiful girl, so I was thrilled when she contacted me to […]

May 30, 2012

FILED IN: Weddings

                                                Read about why I think Revealings are great for a bride and groom: http://blog.jennifervanelk.com/archives/1653

May 24, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

I have known Jess since my junior year of college. She knew me before Steve, and I knew her before Eric. We talked about guys and guy problems, and when we’d get married- if we’d get married. We saw many of our friends run off into the distance with their new husband, then it was […]

May 23, 2012

FILED IN: The Van Elks

One of the wonderful benefits of being a parent is a special day a year when I get pampered with breakfast, hugs, and gifts.  I asked my husband the day before, “So,  what did Iain get me for Mother’s day?”  “I’m not telling you!” he responded. I really thought with the answer I could tell […]

May 22, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

 

May 19, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

May 16, 2012

FILED IN: Weddings

Cinco de Mayo is definitely a date that Steve and I look forward to every year.  We love Mexican cuisines and entertainment.  When we arrived in Crawfordsville for April and Ryan’s wedding, we knew that we had to try the local Mexican restaurant. After enjoying a delicious meal at El Caballo Blanco, we headed to […]

May 11, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

I was so excited for this engagement. The incorporation of vintage cameras and bikes was right up my alley. I had a vintage beach cruiser all through college and it’s probably obvious why I love vintage cameras (does any photographer not love vintage cameras?).The Proposal Jackie and Joe fell in love in college. Taking walks […]

May 8, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

Storms rolled in each day we tried to schedule their engagement session. Matt and Rachael desired to have beautiful sunny pictures, and by gosh, that is what we were going to give them. 4th times the charm. 😉 Honestly, I feel like it was worth the wait because we have beautiful light pouring into the […]

May 1, 2012

FILED IN: Engagements

Sweethearts, Kim and Craig, met at their high school youth group worship band.   As their friendship developed, they both realized there was much more than just music they had in common. Their feelings developed into something much more than friendship and through long distance and patience, they built a lasting relationship. We started our engagement […]