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 8, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

a man and woman with black hair stand on the side of the reservoir hugging at their eagle creek engagement session

The cool water in the Eagle Creek reservoir rippled lightly from the force of a gentle breeze. These ripples distorted the rich red reflection of the leaves on the surface. On the edge of the reservoir, Gauri walked up behind Om and gently hugged him. Looking over his shoulder at his fiance, Om smiled during […]

April 25, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

Engaged Couple Side Hug Athenaeum Theater Indy

Winter was lingering well into March, which meant it was too cold to shoot outside for long. As a result, Katie and Lyle decided to do their engagement session inside the Athenaeum Theater in Indy. The theater was lovely, warm, and so welcoming on this cold day in March. It was a lot cozier inside the […]

March 1, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

Woman Looking at man as he holds her from behind on top of war memorial in indianapolis

On top of the Indianapolis War Memorial, as the sun was setting behind them, Ashley and Geoff paused for a moment, looking out over downtown Indianapolis. Geoff embraced Ashley from behind, wrapping his arms around her on the cool afternoon. Ashley looked over her shoulder at him and smiled for a second, then she slowly […]

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 […]

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. […]