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.

November 3, 2022

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bride and groom kiss in front of red barn at night during their charming lindley farmstead wedding

The music from the reception drifted out the open doors of the barn and dispersed across the grass outside. The night sky was full of stars, looking down as the revelry of the reception spilled outside. Katie and Peter were standing next to the pond, the barn in the background, taking a brief moment away […]

January 22, 2019

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Bride and groom walk while laughing on patio of the Mavris in downtown Indianapolis

Part 1- Wedding Portraits, First Look, & Send-off This year was filled with travel, unique outdoor settings, beautiful ceremonies, and a ton of people in love. We can honestly say that in 2018 we had some of the best couples! We’ve included some of our favorite portraits to celebrate a wonderful 2018 season. Thank you […]

September 17, 2018

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bride and groom dance in barn while guests on dance floor and in balcony look on at this Lindley Farmstead wedding

The guests in the balcony all stood up from their tables and crowded along the railing, looking down at the dance floor below. Since there wasn’t enough room along the railing, some of the guests walked over to the stairs and stood on the stairs so they could have a better view of what was […]