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.

March 5, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

A man and woman squat with their dog in front of the water at their Morse Lake Family Shoot

Sunlight reflected off the placid surface of Morse Lake. The late autumn light was silvery and beautiful. On the shore of the lake, backlit by the sun, Loryn and Lucas bent down to pet their dogs. It was such a beautiful moment! I had so much fun capturing this Morse Lake family shoot with Lucas […]

February 13, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

man and woman walk with baby daughter in front of white fence in these muncie family portrats

A stout white fence guarded the backyard of the De La Vega house. The brilliant white only broken by a few green leaves some trees that grew up and flopped their branches over the fence. Looking out expectantly at the front yard, waiting for people to come back and play under their branches. In front […]

February 8, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

man raises daughter above head in this fishers family photography session while his wife watches with a smile on her face

The leaves on the trees had faded in color, leaving their deep auburn color behind. In front of the trees, on the water front, a small family of three gathered. The father tossing his daughter up in the air as she giggled and laugh. The mother watching with a smile on her face. The moment […]

January 29, 2019

man and woman kissing inside industrial building with neo-modern furniture during Louisville engagement session

Before we get to this Louisville engagement session, let me tell a quick story. One thing I’ve always told myself is that, if I was able to make a career in photography, I would always be willing to help anyone trying to get started. When I first started out, I had more people turn me […]