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 15, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

A husband and wife sit laughing with their two children at Potter's Bridge Park

The sunlight was streaming through the leaves of the trees. It was early autumn and the leaves were still a verdant green, not having succumb to the harsh reality of the oncoming winter yet. In front of a small grove of trees, the Olson family sat laughing together! I had so much fun capturing this […]

March 8, 2019

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a family stands backlit by the sun in their minnetrista family photography session

Backlit by the sun, and standing in front of the woods, Joe and Jackie Gauder held their adorable children. I am so glad the Gauder’s booked a family portrait session with us! The Gauders are past wedding clients of ours and we’re so glad that they keep choosing us for their portraits! Especially since it […]

March 7, 2019

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dad and two kids sit on steps and laugh in these Indianapolis Canal family portraits

On the steps behind the Indiana State Museum, the Robertson family sat down to take a quick break from their family photos! While sitting there and listening to their parents talk, the boys both began to laugh. I raised my camera mid sentence to capture the moment. They were just so cute! I had so […]

March 1, 2019

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A large family sits on the steps of their home for their culver indiana family photography session

This last year around Thanksgiving I was privileged to be able to capture some family photos for the extended family of one of our couples! We traveled back to Culver, Indiana to the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee for the shoot! It was so great to see this loving family again and have the opportunity to […]

February 15, 2019

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man lifts daughter onto his shoulder in the woods while the daughter laughs during these Ritchey Woods Family photos

In the middle of the woods, on a path surrounding by trees. A man picked up his daughter and slung her over his shoulder. She laughed the whole time. I had so much fun capturing this moment, and many more just like during this Ritchey Woods family photos session with the Lee Family! It’s always […]

February 13, 2019

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man and woman walk with baby daughter in front of white fence in these muncie family portrats

A stout white fence guarded the backyard of the De La Vega house. The brilliant white only broken by a few green leaves some trees that grew up and flopped their branches over the fence. Looking out expectantly at the front yard, waiting for people to come back and play under their branches. In front […]

February 1, 2019

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family walks amongst the trees in noblesville family photography session

There was a break in the dense foliage surrounding the Thomas house. A few leaves were scattered across the ground, breaking through the small gaps in the green grass. It was autumn and there was a chill in the air. The majority of leaves still clung to the branches of the surrounding trees though, retaining […]

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 […]