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.

February 16, 2020

We were at Pelican Hill near Newport Beach for Lauren & Campbell’s wedding until the very late hours (2:30 am our time), but I couldn’t wait to get a few photos up to share. It was such a beautiful day and the photos were all so gorgeous. Steve and I had so much fun capturing […]

January 30, 2019

FILED IN: Video, Weddings

A man in a blue suit lifts a woman in a white dress into the air on a beach at this punta cana destination wedding

The waves rolled in from the Atlantic Ocean and marched up a little beach toward a fabric draped trellis. Chairs were lined up in the sand, facing the trellis, and filled with the family and friends of the bride and groom. The bride and groom, Kylie and Rick, stood under the trellis holding hands as […]

January 22, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

Bride and groom walk while laughing on patio of the Mavris in downtown Indianapolis

Part 1- Wedding Portraits, First Look, & Send-off This year was filled with travel, unique outdoor settings, beautiful ceremonies, and a ton of people in love. We can honestly say that in 2018 we had some of the best couples! We’ve included some of our favorite portraits to celebrate a wonderful 2018 season. Thank you […]

May 1, 2014

FILED IN: Weddings

2013 was a wonderful year to get married! Congratulations to all our beautiful couples!

October 2, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

Falisha & Daron had a gorgeous Baha’i ceremony at the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, IL. Their intimate ceremony involved their immediate family and the Baha’i officiants.  We were so honored to witness it. Her father sang for the both of them and I couldn’t hold back the tears. The moment was absolutely beautiful. […]