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 7, 2020

Man and Woman sit in boat in one of the Best Indianapolis Engagement Photo Locations

Throughout Indianapolis, there are lots of hidden gems when it comes to portrait session locations. Whether it be the outdoors, with beautiful foliage, or an urban setting with colorful walls, it’s hard to go wrong in Indy. If you’re looking for a place to do your engagement session but don’t already have something in mind, […]

November 22, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

Standing in front of a lattice wall overgrown with leaves, Heather and Kyle played with their son Otis. Kyle picked Otis up and tossed him up in the air. I don’t know if it was the rush of air or just seeing the huge smile on his parents face, but Otis’ face lit up with […]

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 […]

December 17, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

Meredith and Jake stood in the entryway to the bar at the Aristocrat, each holding the other gently around the waist. Meredith looked up into Jake’s loving eyes and they both smiled. These were the kind of smiles that make their way from the curve of the lip up to the corner of the eye, […]