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.

December 1, 2021

FILED IN: Engagements

man with long hair hugs blonde woman in downtown muncie engagement session

As the sun was setting in Muncie, its last rays came across lighting up Sara and Adam as they hugged. Adam leaned down to kiss Sara on the cheek. It was a magical moment. I had so much fun shooting this downtown Muncie engagement session with these two! We started this shoot on Ball State […]

August 23, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

bride and groom kissing at sunset with sun setting over the bride's shoulder for their muncie wedding photography

As the sun set over the field of wildflowers and grass, Kathryn and Nate hugged each other. They kissed on the side of a small pond, in the most beautiful light with plenty of warm tones. This was just one of the many sweet moments from Kathryn and Nate’s wedding day! There were so many […]

August 2, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

man in blue shirt hugs woman in floral dress during their Ball State Engagement

The setting sun turned the green grass to a light golden color. Standing in front of an evergreen tree with the sunlight streaming down behind them, Kathryn and Nate hugged. They laughed and smiled, and Nate kissed Kathryn on the cheek. There were so many gorgeous moments just like this during their wonderful Ball State […]

December 4, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

a blonde woman kisses a brown haired man in white adirondack chairs in front of a pond close to sunset with the sunlight reflecting off the surface of the pond

In the placid face of the water a clear reflection of the setting sun was visible. Two white Adirondack chairs faced west, looking out over the pond, illuminated by the fading light of the sun and reflected light from the water. Sam and Ethan sat in these Adirondack chairs, but they didn’t look out at […]

October 26, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

The shadows of the buildings along Walnut Street slanted and stretched out across the street leaving the downtown walkways of Muncie in shade. Haley and Matt walked down the center of the street, holding hands and giddily smiling at each other. As they walked past a small parking lot, exiting the shadows of the buildings, […]

May 19, 2011

FILED IN: Engagements

Ashley and Davin are a very sweet couple.  They met in Denver at a cattle showing, only to find out they were both from Ohio.  After many dates and a couple of years, Davin popped the question at Ashley’s childhood farm. Since showing cattle is how they met and is still a big part of […]

May 17, 2011

FILED IN: Engagements

I ask Bethany and Gary  how they met and they responded that they met through mutual friends but had no interest in each other.  When stories start off like this I’m always curious very curious to what makes two people fall?  Well, Bethany and Gary’s story starts off in a football stadium.  Something just clicked.  […]

May 11, 2011

FILED IN: Weddings

Becca and James had a traditional wedding at the Pendleton First United Methodist Church. They anxiously waited for each other until the ceremony started. When Becca walked down the isle James shouted “YES! Beautiful.” When the worship started, It was a very emotional time for couple and their guest. Becca shed a few tears but […]

May 10, 2011

FILED IN: Engagements

Lisa and Andrew’s engagement story is very sweet.  Andrew plans to propose to Lisa were pushed back because Lisa had a work conflict.  I can image that Andrew was very anxious and couldn’t wait to pop the question.  He was very patient and waiting for his next opportunity.  Lisa works for a local university, so […]

May 10, 2011

FILED IN: Engagements

Katie and Shad have been dating for over 5 years now.  You wouldn’t know, though. They were absolutely adorable together.  They’re interactions were of two people in love. They met on a missions trip with their youth group and really hit it off.  They dated shortly after.  They’re a couple that really doesn’t care for […]