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.

October 6, 2021

FILED IN: Portraits

family of five walking through fall colors in forest captured by a Carmel Family Photographer

The leaves on the trees were changing colors. Fading from green to pale yellows and deep oranges. A few of the trees were even blushing red. The Shaffer family played in the fallen leaves amidst the trees. Smiling and laughing, they were having a fantastic day. This Carmel family photographer had so much fun on […]

October 3, 2021

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family of 6 in front of tall grass in these Carmel Fall Family Photos

In a field of tall grass this family of six stood hugging each other. The grass was brown as it dried before winter and the trees in the background had just started to change colors. A few leaves had already fallen to the ground and lay scattered about. This family was so adorable, and we […]

June 30, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

toddler aged girl leans over and kisses baby brother on the head in this Hamilton County Family Photography session

The Singletons picked up their two children and huddled together for some photos. As they stood, mom holding her daughter and dad holding his son, they shifted the arms in which their kids were being held. As they did this, the kids bumped together, back to back. Their daughter leaned back in her mother’s arms, […]

January 28, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

man with tattoo looks up at son on his shoulders in this cool creek family photography session

This Cool Creek family photography session is all sorts of adorable! This family was so amazing together and a great reminder of why I love family photos!

January 25, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

As the 2019 season approaches, I think back in 2018 where we saw our business grow but how many of our couples families grew. Family photography is easily forgotten. We even forgot to schedule something for 2018, and we do this full time. Hopefully, this will be a reminder to be sure to capture life […]