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 14, 2022

FILED IN: Weddings

solar flare at sunset with bride and groom at the Willows Ballroom after their holy spirit parish wedding

The setting sun shone through a small gap in the leaves. It backlit Madelynn and Justin as they stood embracing, about to kiss. They had stepped outside of their reception at the Willows Ballroom for a brief moment alone at sunset. The fading rays of light warmed their skin on a cool spring day. Hannah […]

June 28, 2019

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bride and groom danced in the woods at sunset at this charming willows wedding

The sun was setting over the pond. In a copse of trees next to the pond, Ben took Kristin’s hand and gave her a twirl. They danced amongst the trees as the sun set behind them. We had so much fun capturing this charming Willows wedding with Kristin and Ben! There were so many amazing […]

December 13, 2018

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dapper groom and beautiful bride kiss at sunset with beautiful flares in frame at their indianapolis art center wedding

As the sun set, the trees surrounding the Indianapolis Art Center cast long shadows across the garden. Seeing how dark it was getting, there was some tangible fear that we could miss sunset. So, we ran over to Margaret and Timo to see if they wanted sunset photos. We just needed five minutes. Luckily, not […]

December 10, 2018

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sunset over the pond at this willows wedding in broad ripple

The sun was setting over the pond next to the Willows on Westfield and the soft, yellow light was reflecting off the placid surface of the water. Flowers grew next to the water, adding little pops of color to the greenery on the banks. Standing in front of a patch of red flowers, Mike held […]

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 […]

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, […]