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 3, 2020

bride and groom stand together on sidewalk for their muncie wedding photography

I had the privilege to interview one of our couples from 2019! Kathryn & Nate were married at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie, IN. While they planned their wonderful wedding, Kathryn spent a year in Paris and Nate finished up school at Ball State University. Today they celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary and […]

April 25, 2019

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groom in burgundy suit kisses bride in white dress at sunset during their East Central Indiana wedding

As the sun was dipping below the horizon, we ran outside to do a few photos of Makenzie and Kyle. We were losing light fast, so we only had a few moments to make some magic happen. Caught up in the moment and the romance, without me asking for any poses, Kyle hugged Makenzie and […]

July 26, 2018

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a bride smiles at her groom as he hugs her in moody window light

Rain spattered against the windows of the church, as Emily and Rocky moved toward a back room to do a few photos. Standing in the moody light coming through one of the windows, they held each other tight. Rocky looked at Emily with love, and Emily smiled. Not even the rain could dampen their spirits […]

November 9, 2015

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Trisha and Karna stood on the faded lawn outside the Minnetrista, drinking in the last rays of sunlight on a cool October day. The bridal party had receded back to the limo, so Trisha and Karna had a few moments alone between their ceremony and their reception. With the sun at his back, Karna pulled […]

December 6, 2011

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Beautiful Katy and sweet Michael had a very gorgeous fall wedding.  It did rain for a while, but that didn’t put a damper on anyone’s spirits. The building they had their revealing in was a beautiful location. It made for one of my favorite revealing locations, with the spiral staircase and the sun shining through […]

September 13, 2011

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Lisa and Andrew’s wedding was very creative and beautiful.  Their travel/roadtrip themed wedding was filled with beautiful decor. Instead of the traditional guestbook, they had postcards for the guest to write on and put in a mailbox.   Lisa had on a beautiful vintage inspired wedding gown and veil.  She looked very classy and beautiful. After […]