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.

March 10, 2022

FILED IN: Wedding Tip

Article by Erin Reynolds Your wedding day is an occasion you want to remember for a lifetime. When planning the big event, you have many factors to consider, from the guest list to the food, decor, and more. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is the venue. The following guide will provide you […]

October 22, 2021

FILED IN: Wedding Tip

Article by Jason Smith Getting married is indeed an extremely emotional event in a woman’s life. A bride undergoes a whirlwind of emotions on her D-day. She is finally getting hitched to her soulmate. The few moments in which she walks down the aisle bring in numerous memories of her childhood. With each progressing step, […]

February 22, 2018

the silhouette of a bride and groom in front of large windows at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown indianapolis with a large chandelier hanging in the foreground

First Look Having a First Look is a new tradition that is emerging for couples on their wedding day.  It is the moment the wedding couple sees each other for the first time on their special day… but this isn’t during the ceremony.  Does it make you nervous? Well, some couples aren’t familiar with the […]

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 […]

May 18, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

As cars drove under the bridge, a few drivers turned their heads to gaze in wonder at the young couple dancing there. Zoe and Ben were dancing unabashedly on the sidewalk next to the street. Their movements were charming and sweet, as if they were just playing around in the privacy of their own home. […]

May 17, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

Under a bridge downtown, Colleen and Matt shaded themselves from the vernal sun. Though they were dressed for their wedding, they looked as though they might be out for a stroll in downtown Indy. They looked comfortable and at home with one another. They fit together, and they fit the city. Walking down the sidewalk, away […]

March 21, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

Beautiful gray clouds draped the sky changing the look and feel of the world underneath. It felt cold but comfortable, like curling up under a blanket next to the window on a winter day. Morgan and Jeremy were out for a stroll at Eagle Creek Park. They were walking on a beautiful peninsula in the Eagle […]

March 10, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

The window shades were pulled shut on the western side of the loft, but the light of the setting sun was still seeplng through the cracks. Margo and Will stood next to one of the windows, highlighted by the glowing light behind them. Margo wrapped her arms around Will, and he in turn hugged her […]

February 15, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

The wind was blowing cold air through Broad Ripple on an overcast day in mid-January. Taking shelter from the cold weather,  Danielle and Steve sat on the floor of the Alley Cat Lounge. With their backs against the uneven stone wall and their arms interlocked, they looked deep into each others eyes. As they gazed […]

February 4, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

The guests at the wedding not already on the dance floor all stood up from their tables and rushed to the dance floor, confetti in hand and Happy New Year hats on their heads. 10… 9… 8… Aly and Andy met each other on the dance floor and turned to watch the clock as it counted […]