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.

November 20, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

The sun had already fallen below the rooftops of the buildings downtown, so I wouldn’t necessarily call this a sunset shot. Instead we set up a flash and placed it at the right distance and angle behind the Bing and Spike to give the same feeling and glow as a sunset shot. I couldn’t be […]

November 10, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

After walking up and down the canal in downtown Indianapolis capturing photos of Lotti and Rodrigo, we decided to move away from the busy walkway for a few moments. On top of a bridge overlooking the canal, with less foot traffic, things felt a little more private. Rodrigo hugged Lotti from behind, pulling her close […]

June 2, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

The light cascaded through the second story window and down the elevator shaft to fall gracefully on Morgan and Jeremy’s faces. As they stood in the elevator, waiting to ascend to the second floor, Morgan wrapped her arm around Jeremy’s arm. Jeremy looked down adoringly at his bride, and seemed to stand a little taller […]

May 18, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

As cars drove under the bridge, a few drivers turned their heads to gaze in wonder at the young couple dancing there. Zoe and Ben were dancing unabashedly on the sidewalk next to the street. Their movements were charming and sweet, as if they were just playing around in the privacy of their own home. […]

May 17, 2017

FILED IN: Weddings

Under a bridge downtown, Colleen and Matt shaded themselves from the vernal sun. Though they were dressed for their wedding, they looked as though they might be out for a stroll in downtown Indy. They looked comfortable and at home with one another. They fit together, and they fit the city. Walking down the sidewalk, away […]

December 7, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

There was a slight haze over Indianapolis, turning the sky from it’s usual blue color to a shimmery silver. Under this light cover, Madeline and Steve stood with their wedding party at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in downtown Indianapolis. Madeline smiled radiantly and her eyes glimmered as they walked around the circle. She was […]

November 30, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

Pop! The flash fired off in the darkness. Light streamed out from the windows of Laurel Hall, illuminating the guests standing outside. String lights above them provided a little ambience as well. Pop! The flash fired again. Kim and Alex were standing a few feet away from the guests, hugging each other in the gloomy […]

October 20, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

Looking out the windows at the top of Indianapolis Library provides a beautiful view of the Indianapolis cityscape. The Indiana War Memorial seems to rise up from the American Legion Mall while the Chase Tower looms in its background. The top of the Sailors and Soldiers Monument pops up over the trees of the mall, […]

October 6, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

The door was open and the sunlight was pouring into the parking garage, just to be soaked up by the dark walls and ceiling. Mikey stood in the parking garage, looking out the door toward the beautiful Alexander Hotel. Taylor walked up behind Mikey and held him. Her delicate hands and beautiful engagement ring resting on […]

October 5, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

The white flowers growing along the canal stretched toward the sun, leaning out over the peaceful water and letting their blossoms blow in the breeze. A raft of ducks paddled by in the water, disturbing the tranquil surface. Rachel and Jake paused near the beautiful flowers while walking along the canal. Standing close together, Rachel looked up […]