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.

May 24, 2018

FILED IN: Weddings

a groom with a lei kisses a bride in front of the boughs of an evergreen tree

The green needles of the conifers were vibrant from the spring rains, and the boughs of the trees struggled upward under their weight at Meridian Hills on Megan and Ian’s wedding day. Megan and Ian stood in front of the trees as they waited for their reception to begin. Ian turned to face Megan, holding […]

June 2, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

The light cascaded through the second story window and down the elevator shaft to fall gracefully on Morgan and Jeremy’s faces. As they stood in the elevator, waiting to ascend to the second floor, Morgan wrapped her arm around Jeremy’s arm. Jeremy looked down adoringly at his bride, and seemed to stand a little taller […]

December 7, 2016

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There was a slight haze over Indianapolis, turning the sky from it’s usual blue color to a shimmery silver. Under this light cover, Madeline and Steve stood with their wedding party at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in downtown Indianapolis. Madeline smiled radiantly and her eyes glimmered as they walked around the circle. She was […]