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 30, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

Pop! The flash fired off in the darkness. Light streamed out from the windows of Laurel Hall, illuminating the guests standing outside. String lights above them provided a little ambience as well. Pop! The flash fired again. Kim and Alex were standing a few feet away from the guests, hugging each other in the gloomy […]

July 1, 2014

FILED IN: Weddings

Amanda & Kyle’s wedding was fabulous. They really set the bar high. Not only did their wedding have class & beauty, but it was an absolute delight to work with them and their team at The Allure in LaPorte. These sweethearts met in college. They were both a part of Purdue’s glee club, so it’s […]

May 28, 2014

FILED IN: Weddings

Kate & Gustavo’s wedding was beautiful. Gustavo is originally from Brazil, so it was important that they incorporated some of the Brazilian wedding traditions into the ceremony. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stood beside them, as well as madrinhas & padrinhos. Married couples stood by them as a reflection of how they wanted their own marriage to […]

October 15, 2013

FILED IN: Weddings

After Falisha and Daron’s destination wedding, I was really looking forward to spending another day with them. We had a wonderful time getting to know them a little bit better.The details of their reception were beautifully done by friends and family. One of my favorite details were the cupcakes. They were the best cupcakes I’ve […]