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.

December 13, 2021

FILED IN: Engagements

couple sits at table and cuddles at sunset during their Fountain Square Engagement Photos

The light of the setting sun was golden and lovely. It backlit Priscilla and Sam as they sat at table outside a cafe cuddling into each other. They looked so cozy just sitting there snuggling into each other. This was just one of the amazing moments from Priscilla and Sam’s gorgeous Fountain Square engagement photos. […]

February 3, 2020

FILED IN: Engagements

Can anyone believe we are already into month 2 of 2020! How is this possible? I’ve been going through galleries of 2019 the past few days and I can’t tell you how hard it was to narrow it down to a reasonable amount. We just adore our couples and everything they do is just photo […]

July 24, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

man and woman hold hands and smile in front of graffiti during their fountain square engagement shoot

A few plants grew up through the cracks in the cement, partially covering the beautiful mural on the wall of a building in Fountain Square. Fountain Square has a knack for allowing artists to paint stunning graffiti art murals on their walls and that makes it one of my favorite places to shoot. It’s one […]

May 24, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

woman in yellow sweater smiles while man rest forehead against her head in theirFountain Square Engagement photos

The noise of a small choir singing in Fountain Square swam on the currents of air on a warm Friday afternoon. The music mixed with the sounds of cars and bikes passing by and people talking. Walking through the streets, Sara led Sean by the hand. Once they were a ways away from the square, […]

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 […]

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 […]