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.

July 16, 2013

FILED IN: Wedding Tip

I was approached by a guest at a wedding just recently that insisted that I get pictures of every table.  He explained that his wedding was just a few years back and the photographer “forgot” to take pictures of all the guests at each table.  From my experience this isn’t something that most photographers do. […]

July 15, 2013

FILED IN: Published

  “This romantic rustic barn wedding in Mt. Vernon is so captivating! There is always something about barn weddings that makes my heart skip a beat.”  Read the rest of the post  here! Thank you so much to the Bride Link for featuring one of my favorite barn weddings! I just love Rachel & Jared. […]

July 15, 2013

FILED IN: Engagements

Michelle & Ben were one of our winners from our April giveaway. It was a privilege to capture their engagement pictures! They were absolutely, adorably in love, and they were so bubbly. We honestly had a blast. It was just a joy to meet these high school sweethearts! Location: Cammack Station in Yorktown, IN

July 14, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

Augusta & Mitch got hitched!  They’re wedding was held in South Bend Indiana and it couldn’t have been sweeter! Here are some sneak peeks from the day. Ceremony Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church Reception Location: Windsor Park Conference Center

July 12, 2013

FILED IN: The Van Elks

Usually I’m content to just sit back and edit the posts that Jenn writes, but today I thought I’d take the time to write a post of my own. Why? Because it’s Jenn’s birthday! Another year has passed and she’s another year older and I was able to spend that whole year with her (great […]

July 11, 2013

FILED IN: Engagements

We are so excited to be shooting Abby and Kyle’s wedding this August. They are a wonderful laid back couple, and I know working with them is going to be an absolute blast. Unfortunately, as soon as we started shooting their engagement session, it started to rain. It also stopped as soon as we were […]

July 10, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

Elise and Greg were married on a rainy Saturday in June in Indianapolis, IN. Both seemed very excited to show up to the first look because it had been an entire day since they had seen each other. Greg’s whole face was smiling, and he revealed to Elise that he thought she was the most […]

July 10, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

Shena and Bernie wanted to throw a party that there friends and family would enjoy. I definitely think they accomplished this. If you are looking for a way to keep your guests entertained until the end of the night, then this wedding is for you. Shena and Bernie waited until the ceremony to see each […]

July 7, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

Our first wedding where the groom walked down the aisle to get his bride. We loved it! Enjoy the sneak peek of their wedding! Richmond, Indiana

July 2, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

Heather and Evan’s outdoor wedding in Cleveland is the perfect inspiration for laid-back, fun couples. You hardly saw any of the guest at their seats throughout the whole reception, because almost everyone was just mingling as they enjoyed the lemonade & tea bar and freshly brewed beer. The evening couldn’t have flowed any better than […]