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.

August 19, 2016

FILED IN: Events

lucas oil stadium completely empty during an event

A few weeks ago I got to shoot at the Lucas Oil Stadium! I grew up watching and cheering for the Indianapolis Colts. This was so much fun! I dreamed of shooting at this stadium since it was built! I am so glad I was able to capture this amazing event! There were tons of […]

August 19, 2016

FILED IN: Other

Every picture you shoot tells a story. At a wedding I was shooting with my wife, I headed outside of the reception venue to capture some exterior shots of the venue. While I was shooting, one of the videographers working the wedding approached me and he said, “Sometimes I wish I did photography instead of […]

August 18, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

The reflection of the billowing white clouds against the backdrop of the dark blue sky as they floated over the Fountain Square Library was captured and reflected by the dark windows of the Pioneer restaurant. Meredith and Jake were holding hands as they walked through the Fountain Square Plaza next to the restaurant. As they walked […]

August 11, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

As the sun descended toward the horizon, it refused to abate in intensity. The air felt thick with humidity, yet somehow Jamie and Cody were able to keep cool. Under the scraggly branches of a small tree, they gently held hands as the sun’s light worked its way through the trees branches to warm their backs. […]

August 4, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

The branches of a deciduous tree in Matter Park were reaching upward toward the heavens, drinking in the light from the sun with their green leaves. While the tree yearned for the warmth of the sun on this hot day in July, Caleb and Matlin took shelter from the light in the shade provided by the […]