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 9, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

bride and groom in dark and moody window light at their willow lake wedding

A high window in the bridal suite let in a sparse amount of sunlight. The light shined through the window and left a triangle shape on the wall. While waiting for their wedding to start, Amber and Patrik took a moment to themselves in the bridal suite. We’re so happy we were able to document […]

September 5, 2018

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backlit photo of bride and groom in front of tea house at inn at irwin gardens at night

While their guests danced on the brick porch of the Inn at Irwin Gardens, Rachel and Rudy walked across the garden to spend a little time away alone, away from their guests. In front of the tea house, its tungsten lights glowing faintly at the darkness of a still August night, Rachel and Rudy held […]

November 28, 2017

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a bride and groom stand amongst lush greenery at the inn at irwin gardens

The ivy hung down over the the top of the trellis, vines creeping back down toward earth, reaching to where Jessica and Pat stood underneath with their bridal party. This small bridal party looked ensconced in the greenery of the Inn at Irwin Gardens. Behind them, behind the brick wall that the ivy grew over, […]