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.

June 25, 2019

FILED IN: Published

sidepiece magazine photoshoot with steph weber of trendy in indy with red hair and a hand on her head in some interesting shadows

I had so much fun working with Sidepiece Magazine on this photoshoot of Steph Weber of Trendy in Indy! The message they’re conveying on the pages, about empowering women, is something that really resonates with us. Steph’s article is The Comparison Game. If you want to read the article or see the amazing design and […]

February 26, 2019

a man and a woman stand in a vineyard drinking glasses of wine in this vineyard publication shoot

I’m so lucky that I was able to reconnect with Jentry, Casey, Stephanie, Grace, and Jordan to shoot these photos last year! I did a small styled shoot for a publication. They wanted to highlight Belgian Horse Winery in Middletown, IN. I asked if any of my past clients and friends wanted to be a […]

September 6, 2017

I was fortunate enough to work with some of the most creative wedding industry leaders this summer. I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to work with people who understood my vision and over delivered. They completely exceeded my expectations. Coming away from seasons of blush, glamour, and sequins, it was time to explore new eras. […]

June 1, 2015

You just had the best night of your life. Your significant other took you out on a magical date and at the end of it, they proposed. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for since you were five. Since you saw your aunt and uncle get married in your grandparent’s church, that rigid, conservative building […]

May 6, 2015

We were recently featured in an article on Buzzfeed! We had so many wonderful vendors we worked with and I wanted to give them each a shout out! if you are looking for extremely talented people, you must check them out! Lindsey Swanson Hair stylist Lindsey Swanson created wonderful looks for both of our men, the […]

June 18, 2014

FILED IN: Published, Weddings

We are so excited to see Amanda & Jeff’s zoo wedding on Landlocked Bride today! See the article at: http://www.landlockedbride.com/2014/05/14/real-wedding-amanda-jeff-indianapolis-indiana/ See their wedding story on our blog here! Don’t forget to leave lots of lovely comments & best wishes for them in the comment box!

June 9, 2014

FILED IN: Published, Weddings

We are so excited to see Falisha & Daron’s Destination wedding on Intimate Weddings today! See the article at: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/real-weddings-falisha-darons-illinois-bahai-elopement/ See their wedding story on our blog here! Don’t forget to leave lots of lovely comments & best wishes for them in the comment box!

May 22, 2014

FILED IN: Published, Weddings

April 21, 2014

FILED IN: Published, Weddings

Lara, from Buzzfeed, contacted us after viewing Autumn & Paul’s wedding (featured on Love & Lavender). She loved the pictures and wanted to feature a few of the details in an article she was writing. “24 Ways to Throw A Spectacular Barn Wedding” was launched today and could be more excited to see our images […]

April 15, 2014

FILED IN: Published, Weddings

JVE Published on Love & Lavender See the rest of their wedding here!