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.

June 16, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

The water of the lake lapped gently against the side of the dock. The sound was steady and soothing, like a lullaby playing over and over again. Lauren and Allen sat at the end of the dock, on the weathered wooden planks. On the shore behind them were a number of row boats resting peacefully. Allen held Lauren […]

June 14, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

Under a bridge in downtown Louisville, Erica wrapped her arms around David from behind, coyly smiling up at him. David turned his head gently to see her, feeling the warmth of her smile even before he could see her grin. In the midst of derby week festivities and all the commotion those bring to downtown Louisville, they […]

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 20, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

The bridge at Coxhall Gardens had an easy three-centered arch, with a spacious sidewalk along the thin waterway at the center of the lake. The light of the sun reflected off the surface of the water and off the smooth, polished intrados of the archway underneath the bridge. Grace and Jordan paused on the walkway, […]

May 12, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

Standing in the midst of tall, spindly trees at dusk, Aly and Andy looked into each other’s eyes. As Andy lifted his hand to hold Aly’s head, a look of satisfaction passed between their eyes. With the sun setting behind them, they looked completely in love standing there alone in the woods, feet planted in […]

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 13, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

On a sweet autumn day in October, Dean held Shelby between the boughs of an old evergreen tree in downtown Noblesville. As he held her, he gazed at her with loving eyes. She met his gaze and held it. Looking at the two of them, there was no question in my mind that the two […]

November 5, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

Standing hand-in-hand at the crosswalk, Brittany and Chuck gazed into each other’s eyes while waiting for the light to change. They were across the street from the old Fountain Square Theater Building, heading toward Lady Spray. As they looked into each other’s eyes, Brittany lifted her chin, and with that motion her whole semblance seemed […]

October 15, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

Alex and Danielle stood in the speckled light by the garden gate. Alex held Danielle, his forehead pressed against the side of her face, while Danielle looked off into the distance. One ray of sunlight wove its way through the foliage above the darling, little gate and warmed Danielle’s incandescent face. Danielle and Alex’s passion […]