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 14, 2022

FILED IN: Weddings

solar flare at sunset with bride and groom at the Willows Ballroom after their holy spirit parish wedding

The setting sun shone through a small gap in the leaves. It backlit Madelynn and Justin as they stood embracing, about to kiss. They had stepped outside of their reception at the Willows Ballroom for a brief moment alone at sunset. The fading rays of light warmed their skin on a cool spring day. Hannah […]

December 5, 2021

FILED IN: Portraits

parents smile at kids under ivy covered trellis at indianapolis art center ARTSPARK for broad ripple family photos

Ivy grew up and over a trellis at the ARTSPARK at the Indianapolis Art Center. The sunlight filtering through the leaves taking on a pale green hue. In the shade of the trellis the Rinckers stood, parents holding their kids, laughing and smiling. These Broad Ripple family photos were so much fun to capture! Did […]

August 13, 2019

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man and woman stand for wedding photos at indianapolis art center before their indiana landmarks wedding

The green leaves of the trees soaked up the warm sunlight on a beautiful day in July. It was a little hot, but the Indianapolis Art Center grounds looked beautiful in the midday sun. Sigal walked up behind Ben and tapped him on the shoulder. He turned to look at her for the very first […]

January 23, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

A Highlight of 2018 Weddings: Wedding day Details & Candids We had such a wonderful year with so many lovely couples. We saw some of the most beautiful details and moments. I think I can speak for our whole team that we feel so fortunate to have witnessed such special times in each of our […]

December 13, 2018

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dapper groom and beautiful bride kiss at sunset with beautiful flares in frame at their indianapolis art center wedding

As the sun set, the trees surrounding the Indianapolis Art Center cast long shadows across the garden. Seeing how dark it was getting, there was some tangible fear that we could miss sunset. So, we ran over to Margaret and Timo to see if they wanted sunset photos. We just needed five minutes. Luckily, not […]

November 22, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

Standing in front of a lattice wall overgrown with leaves, Heather and Kyle played with their son Otis. Kyle picked Otis up and tossed him up in the air. I don’t know if it was the rush of air or just seeing the huge smile on his parents face, but Otis’ face lit up with […]