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.

August 18, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

The reflection of the billowing white clouds against the backdrop of the dark blue sky as they floated over the Fountain Square Library was captured and reflected by the dark windows of the Pioneer restaurant. Meredith and Jake were holding hands as they walked through the Fountain Square Plaza next to the restaurant. As they walked […]

July 7, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

He found her on the balcony, looking out at the city. It was half way through their reception, and Lauren had stepped out on the balcony to get some fresh air. Allen walked up behind his bride and put an arm around her shoulders. She looked up at him and smiled. They were able to […]

June 10, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

She looked out across the grass with poise. The sun came out from behind the sparse clouds, highlighting Laura’s brilliant hair. Loose strands seemed to be set ablaze by the golden light. Her fiancé, Zach, held her with a steely strength, anchoring her to the ground and to this world. The look on his face […]

June 9, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

A cool breeze blew off the river and ruffled Melissa’s hair as she stood holding hands with her fiancé, Riad. They were standing on the brick pathway of the White River Trail, with the sun at their back. The sun’s golden light was shimmering on the surface of the river behind them. The trees foliage blocked most […]

May 19, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

The light of the setting sun flooded through an archway in the loggia to frame Jessica and Ashish as they took a moment to relax at Oldfields. They had done a lot of walking during their photoshoot, and took a small break to sit in the warm sunlight. Ashish held Jessica close to him as […]

April 27, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

The light of the setting sun, warm and golden, reflected off the buildings in downtown Indianapolis. A line of buildings stood with their backs to the sun, only catching sight of those golden rays of light as they reflected off the surrounding buildings. One building, with thin, vertical windows, ensnared those reflections in its windows, […]

November 19, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

The low rumble of car tires moving slowly over cobblestone built in the background as cars began to drive up Market Street. Japinder and Gurleen walked down the middle of Market Street, hand-in-hand, unconcerned by the slow trudge of the oncoming traffic. With the Indiana Statehouse at their backs, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in […]

October 7, 2015

FILED IN: Weddings

After their wedding ceremony was completed, Caroline and Collan egressed through a series of five beautiful floral arches. They reached the back of the Sanctuary on Penn, and turned right to enter into a back room where they would wait while their guests departed the building to line up outside to do a flower petal farewell. Steve […]

October 2, 2015

FILED IN: Weddings

Standing on the 48th floor of Chase Tower, Indianapolis looks small down below. The Pyramids are visible, as tiny triangles close to the horizon, and other, closer landmarks are clearly visible as well, like the imposing Lucas Oil Stadium, the illustrious J.W. Marriott, the neoclassical Indiana War Memorial, and the venerable St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church […]

September 22, 2015

FILED IN: Weddings

“A peerless princess thou shalt be,Through wit of love’s rare sorcery“-James Whitcomb Riley from his poem Some Songs After Master Singers Cheralyn approached Jordon on the mezzanine of the Hilton Garden Inn, outside of the James Whitcomb Riley room in which she and her bridesmaids had prepared themselves for the wedding day. The soft light […]