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 9, 2019

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groom kisses bride on the head at sunset at the end of their Tinker House Wedding

The warm glow of the setting sun illuminated the green tree leaves. The leaves turned from a dark green to a lovely golden color. Under the tree, Bertram hugged Jylian and kissed her gently on the side of her head. We loved capturing this whimsical Tinker House wedding! This wedding was so much fun to […]

July 29, 2019

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bride rests head on groom's shoulder under white, wooden, lattice archway at their IMA wedding at Newfields

The setting sun backlit the white, lattice archway. Green leaves from the surrounding plants grew up and wove through the wood. Standing underneath the archway, Danielle rested her head on Alex’s shoulder. Alex turned his head toward her, smiling. This was just one of the many amazing moments we were lucky enough to capture at […]

July 25, 2018

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Man in tuxedo and woman in white dress stand on the Indiana War Memorial steps holding hands and looking at each other

Accompanied by their friends, Haley and Andrew walked down the steps of the Indiana War Memorial. Half way down the steps they stopped, and still holding hands they looked deep into each other’s eyes. Their friends, the bridal party, continued to walk away, giving them a rare moment alone during their bridal party portraits. Standing […]

October 20, 2016

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Looking out the windows at the top of Indianapolis Library provides a beautiful view of the Indianapolis cityscape. The Indiana War Memorial seems to rise up from the American Legion Mall while the Chase Tower looms in its background. The top of the Sailors and Soldiers Monument pops up over the trees of the mall, […]

August 18, 2016

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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 […]

July 7, 2016

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He found her on the balcony, looking out at the city. It was half way through their reception, and Lauren had stepped out on the balcony to get some fresh air. Allen walked up behind his bride and put an arm around her shoulders. She looked up at him and smiled. They were able to […]

May 11, 2016

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Kaitlyn walked up behind Jon, slowly. The anticipation of seeing him had been building all morning, and now the moment of the revealing had finally come. Jon stood with his back to her, unable to see her smile growing with every step she took toward him until finally she was no more than a step […]

January 20, 2016

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Crowne Plaza lay silent on the second, cold day of 2016. Two large stained-glass windows loomed over the room, one on the north side of the building and one on the south side. The vast space, filled with tables and chairs and a wooden dance floor, was lit by some stray strands of sunlight sifting slowly […]

January 12, 2016

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The temperature was only 28 degrees Fahrenheit, but it felt much colder outside with the slight breeze blowing through Monument Circle. Jaclyn, Tyler and I left the Hilbert Circle Theater, somewhat timidly due to the cold weather in downtown Indianapolis a little while after the sun set for the last time on 2015. Tyler, who […]

January 7, 2016

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Courtenay’s footsteps fell on the padded carpet of the balcony of the Cook Theater like snowflakes on frosted glass. Ben stood with his back to her, looking out the window at the grounds around the Indiana Landmarks Center on this mellow winter day. To his left, on a table next to the vast window stood […]