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 2, 2022

FILED IN: Weddings

beautiful blonde bride standing in front of steps of building for her unique wedding photos

A soft breeze blew across the quad at Ball State University, lifting the lace of Sara’s dress and tousling her blonde hair. She lifted the skirt of her wedding dress and spun in the breeze taking in the day. Her groom Adam stood watching, a smile on his face, as he watched Sara having her […]

November 6, 2017

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Outside of the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie there’s a small area with grass and trees, bringing a little wildlife to the downtown location. Before entering the building to have fun and enjoy the Sangeet, Kelly and Arjun paused for a few moments with me to capture some pictures. Arjun held Kelly around the waist, […]

November 9, 2015

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Trisha and Karna stood on the faded lawn outside the Minnetrista, drinking in the last rays of sunlight on a cool October day. The bridal party had receded back to the limo, so Trisha and Karna had a few moments alone between their ceremony and their reception. With the sun at his back, Karna pulled […]

February 13, 2015

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We had the opportunity to capture some of the most beautiful couples in 2014. We cannot thank our fabulous brides and grooms enough. It was an amazing year. Thank you to all the vendors, venues, and wonderful families of the couples for helping create a gorgeous wedding for each one of our couples! Special thanks […]

May 28, 2014

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Kate & Gustavo’s wedding was beautiful. Gustavo is originally from Brazil, so it was important that they incorporated some of the Brazilian wedding traditions into the ceremony. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stood beside them, as well as madrinhas & padrinhos. Married couples stood by them as a reflection of how they wanted their own marriage to […]

December 6, 2011

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Beautiful Katy and sweet Michael had a very gorgeous fall wedding.  It did rain for a while, but that didn’t put a damper on anyone’s spirits. The building they had their revealing in was a beautiful location. It made for one of my favorite revealing locations, with the spiral staircase and the sun shining through […]