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.

July 22, 2020

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Trees grew on either side of a cement path in Franklin, Indiana, as the path followed along the winding route of Youngs Creek. It was cold outside, but the water in the creek kept running through the small town. Emily and David walked hand in hand down the cement path. The sun setting behind them […]

November 12, 2019

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man and woman hug under trees in a clearing in a park during their Bel Air Kokomo wedding

On a sunny day at the beginning of October, it felt almost too hot to be autumn. The sun shone down on Jackson Morrow Park, and in a clearing betwixt the trees, Lindsey and Sam hugged. They were both dressed in white, her in her wedding dress and him in his full dress Navy uniform. […]

September 3, 2019

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bride and groom hug at sunset on roof of regions tower during indianapolis wedding photography

The orange light of the setting sun shone through the gaps in the buildings in downtown Indianapolis. The light reflected off the windows of the surrounding buildings and filled the entirety of the evening air with an orange glow. On the deck of the Regions Tower, Molly and Matt hugged. They held each other close, […]

August 9, 2019

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groom kisses bride on the head at sunset at the end of their Tinker House Wedding

The warm glow of the setting sun illuminated the green tree leaves. The leaves turned from a dark green to a lovely golden color. Under the tree, Bertram hugged Jylian and kissed her gently on the side of her head. We loved capturing this whimsical Tinker House wedding! This wedding was so much fun to […]

June 27, 2019

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bride and groom walking and laughing at sunset at norris estate wedding

The sun was setting over the pond and a cool breeze was gently rustling the cattails. Heather and Jay walked, holding hands away from the pond and the beautiful sunset. They were smiling and laughing as they went to rejoin their friends and family at the reception after a brief round of sunset photos. I […]

December 18, 2018

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The white tent stood resolute against the encroaching darkness of the night. Inside, Bri and Jason’s friends and families danced and sang. Outside, Bri and Jason took a little walk through the lawn. Away from the hustle and bustle of their lovely reception, they paused to spend a few moments alone.  This was a such […]

August 9, 2018

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a bride and groom with black hair stand in the middle of evergreen boughs at sunset at this Avon Gardens Wedding

The golden light of the setting sun settled onto the Avon Gardens at dusk. Like a light blanket of orange and yellow, the light covered the green leaves of the plants and trees. Standing in between the boughs of some evergreen trees, Gauri and Om held hands as they stood next to each other looking […]

July 25, 2018

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Man in tuxedo and woman in white dress stand on the Indiana War Memorial steps holding hands and looking at each other

Accompanied by their friends, Haley and Andrew walked down the steps of the Indiana War Memorial. Half way down the steps they stopped, and still holding hands they looked deep into each other’s eyes. Their friends, the bridal party, continued to walk away, giving them a rare moment alone during their bridal party portraits. Standing […]

July 24, 2018

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Bride and Groom standing on a bridge at Swan Lake Golf Course in Plymouth Indiana with their foreheads touching

Jenny and Dylan’s Swan Lake wedding was gorgeous! Standing on a small wooden bridge as the sun set, Jenny and Dylan embraced. They leaned into each other, their foreheads almost touching, so close that they couldn’t focus on each other’s face. They kissed as a slight breeze lifted Jenny’s veil. This was just one of […]

December 6, 2017

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a bride and groom hug and kiss in front of large, tropical, green leaves surprisingly growing in happy hollow park in lafayette

The sunlight filtered down through the top layer of leaves and branches, most of it not making it to the forest floor. A few gaps allowed a little sunlight down in streaks and fits, to catch the leaves deeper in the woods which were only just starting to fade from green to yellow. Daniel held […]