High school sweethearts, Jess and Jason, will be celebrating their 9th anniversary together the year they get married. I absolutely love working with couples that have been together a long time. The weddings are always just a big party! On top of that, they are just awesome people. After meeting with Jess, I knew I had to see these […]
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.
February 28, 2014
FILED IN: Engagements
February 27, 2014
FILED IN: Published
I’m so excited that Elise and Greg’s wedding is featured on Trendy Bride today! See the feature here: http://trendybride.net/purple-indianapolis-indiana-real-wedding/
February 26, 2014
FILED IN: Wedding Tip
I attended a family member’s wedding the month I decided I wanted to be a wedding photographer. After asking the bride (and her wedding photographer) if it would be okay for me to snap a few pictures, I brought my entry level DSLR to the wedding to capture the reception. Although the photographer let the […]
February 25, 2014
FILED IN: Wedding Tip
Guests can really bring out some of the best things about a wedding. They can also add additional stress to newlyweds. Here’s our advice on how to give the best gift to the bride and groom, respect for their wedding day. 1. If the Bride and Groom want to have an unplugged ceremony, don’t take […]
February 21, 2014
FILED IN: Engagements
Rachel & Ian’s engagement shoot took place on a cold, winter day. Their joy and playfulness were enough to help me forget the chilling temperatures though. Also, the Plum Creek Golf Course was kind enough to let us use their club house for the majority of the session. We were all thankful for that. These […]
February 6, 2014
FILED IN: Engagements
Camp friends, turned college sweethearts, Ashley and Eric are such a wonderful couple. Time just seemed to fly by during their session. Ashley and Eric’s relationship really progressed on Ball State University’s campus, so it only felt right to incorporate it into the engagement shoot. Ashley and Eric told me some wonderful stories while standing […]
February 5, 2014
FILED IN: Behind the Scenes, Other, The Van Elks
While reading an article on Rock’n Roll Bride yesterday titled “What I wish I’d Known When I Started My Business,” I started to form my own list in my head. I decided to post some of it below. My Beginnings In 2009, in the midst of the economy collapsing around us, unemployment knocked me off […]
February 4, 2014
FILED IN: Engagements
We met on the most perfect fall day at the Indianapolis Canal for Rachel and Mike’s engagement pictures! The sky was beautiful, the sun was shining, and they are just a gorgeous couple to capture. At our first meet, I knew I would have a blast capturing their love for one another. They are both […]
