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.

October 29, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

dark and moody photo of a man and a woman kissing in the woods during their Eagle Creek Engagement Photos, one of the Best Indianapolis Engagement Photo Locations

The light of the setting sun streamed through the trees, backlighting Emily and Ryan. The green leaves were tinged with golden hues as the light illuminated them. In front of this backdrop, Emily and Ryan stood with their foreheads pressed together. They were laughing at something they whispered to each other. This was something that […]

October 3, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

man and woman sit under tree with two dogs for white river state park engagement picture

Amanda and Patrick’s engagement shoot at White River State Park had everything I love! They brought their dogs. There was an outfit change where they put on their formal wear. They also popped champagne and drank it in the park! But seriously, how cool is it to have clients that want to get some puppy […]

July 23, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

a gorgeous young couple stands at the start of a moss covered wooden bridge in the forest during their zionsville engagement session

An old country road cut a path through the field and into the woods. A few feet into the woods, the land gave way to a small creek leading to a pond, so a wooden bridge was constructed. At the break in the woods near the beginning of the moss covered bridge, Molly and Matt […]

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, […]

February 27, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

a man and woman stand outside of a brick building for their tinker house engagement session

The barren tree branches almost seemed to shiver in the frigid winter air. The spindly fingers of the trees reached up into the air, vibrating in the winter wind. The setting sun pierced through the gaps in the branches, leaving a dappled light pattern on the brick wall of the Tinker House. Jylian and Bertram […]

February 20, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

a man and woman hugging in the window light during their saint joseph brewery engagement session

The sunlight shimmered softly through the hazy window of the brewery. Victoria stood, radiant, in the window light as Mike walked up behind her and hugged her. I’m so glad I was able to capture this moment and so many other adorable moments like it during Victoria and Mike’s Saint Joseph Brewery engagement session! Looking […]

August 8, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

a man and woman with black hair stand on the side of the reservoir hugging at their eagle creek engagement session

The cool water in the Eagle Creek reservoir rippled lightly from the force of a gentle breeze. These ripples distorted the rich red reflection of the leaves on the surface. On the edge of the reservoir, Gauri walked up behind Om and gently hugged him. Looking over his shoulder at his fiance, Om smiled during […]

July 27, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

a well dress young man kisses a blonde girl with a blue dress on the forehead

The branches of the trees grew up and over a small paved path near Butler University, creating a leafy tunnel. Niki and Sam paused while walking down this path, holding hands and turned to face each other. The light from the sun broke through the foliage in a few places, but mostly just highlighted the […]

April 26, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

man looking at woman under pine trees while hugging her from behind

The boughs of the pine trees hung low. Laden with cones and needles, they strained against gravity to stay off the ground. In between the branches, Dan hugged Katie from behind. She reached up and grabbed his arms, looking over her shoulder at fiance and smiling. She was loved and comforted as she was wrapped […]

March 1, 2018

FILED IN: Engagements

Woman Looking at man as he holds her from behind on top of war memorial in indianapolis

On top of the Indianapolis War Memorial, as the sun was setting behind them, Ashley and Geoff paused for a moment, looking out over downtown Indianapolis. Geoff embraced Ashley from behind, wrapping his arms around her on the cool afternoon. Ashley looked over her shoulder at him and smiled for a second, then she slowly […]