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.

May 13, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

Rachel & Stu drove down from Michigan to join me in the morning for an engagement shoot at Cool Creek Park in Carmel, IN. It takes a lot to get me up earlier than 7:30 am, but I was so excited about this shoot. Morning engagement shoots are my favorite. When you look at Rachel […]

August 14, 2014

FILED IN: Weddings

Rachel and Ian are married! I’m so excited to be sharing their wonderful day with everyone! Rachel & Ian were married at the Centennial Bible Church in Westfield, IN. The bride, the mothers, and the bridesmaids enjoyed their morning getting ready at The Beauty Lounge, located in Carmel. We’ve captured getting ready wedding pictures here […]

June 5, 2014

FILED IN: Engagements

Nicole and Mike are from the Carmel area, so what better place to capture an engagement than right in the middle of downtown Carmel. The one thing I love about Carmel is that when it gets warm outside, people come out to play. Unfortunately that’s not really ideal for pictures. Good thing Carmel has lots […]