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 10, 2021

FILED IN: Engagements

man in vest whispers into blonde woman's ear while sitting in field of tall grass during their Noblesville park engagement session

The light of the setting sun lit up the grass in the field. It turned the brown blades of tall grass into gorgeous golden blades, like Rumpelstiltskin with a spinning wheel and a room full of hay. Miranda and Wade sat in the grass chatting and laughing together. We had so much fun capturing these […]

December 8, 2021

FILED IN: Engagements

man with beard kisses woman on head on snowy day during their mustard seed gardens engagement photos

String lights hung in the air their light barely visible as the sun was just starting to set on a cloudy winter day. Under the shade of an old tree, a bit of snow still clung to the ground. Analisa and Matt stood in the snow, hugging to help keep each other warm. They looked […]

December 7, 2021

FILED IN: Engagements

young engaged couple in field with tall grass captured by their Noblesville Photographer

The tall grass swayed as a gentle breeze slipped over the field. In the middle of the field, Molly and Jordan hugged. Smiles lit up their faces at the warmth of the embrace on a chilly winter day. This Noblesville photographer had so much fun capturing these early winter photos with Molly and Jordan! I […]

December 4, 2021

FILED IN: Engagements

young couple holds hands at a table outside of Noble Coffee and Tea Company in Noblesville

Two coffees rested on a table outside, cooling in the crisp autumn air. Next to the coffees two sets of hands clasped each other in the middle of the table. Madelynn and Justin looked deep into each other’s eyes as they held hands and chatted. They smiled at each other during a break in the […]

September 3, 2020

FILED IN: Engagements

man and woman sit on roots of tree in front of river during their Strawtown Koteewi Park engagement session

The roots of an old tree stuck up out of the ground. The river’s recent flood having washed away most of the earth that would have kept them covered. Katie and Aaron sat on top of the root, cuddling in the light filtering through the leaves overhead. It was a perfect moment and there were […]

July 2, 2020

FILED IN: Engagements

man and woman sit in field at Potter's Bridge Park, one of the Best Indianapolis Engagement Photo Locations

Sitting amongst the tall grass as the autumn sun set behind them. The grass slightly waving in a gentle breeze. Grace and Nathan looked so cozy snuggled up next to each other for their Potter’s Bridge engagement session. I had so much fun shooting with Grace and Nathan last fall. These two were just so […]

September 7, 2019

FILED IN: Newborn, Portraits

sweet baby all wrapped up in pink blanket on white backgroundNoblesville Newborn Photography

Tilly lay on a white blanket, wrapped up like a little burrito in a pink blanket. A smile was on her face as she lay there dreaming. She looked so comfortable and so adorable. I cannot get enough of these newborn baby photos! Usually I stick to doing weddings, but babies are so cute! I […]

May 17, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

baby announcement on potters bridge with colleen and matt

I just love when past wedding clients contact me to update their family photos. And I love surprises. So, when Colleen and Matt, past wedding and engagement session clients, contacted me to do some photos for them that they could used to surprise their friends and family with good news, I was ecstatic! Is there […]

March 15, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

A husband and wife sit laughing with their two children at Potter's Bridge Park

The sunlight was streaming through the leaves of the trees. It was early autumn and the leaves were still a verdant green, not having succumb to the harsh reality of the oncoming winter yet. In front of a small grove of trees, the Olson family sat laughing together! I had so much fun capturing this […]

March 5, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

A man and woman squat with their dog in front of the water at their Morse Lake Family Shoot

Sunlight reflected off the placid surface of Morse Lake. The late autumn light was silvery and beautiful. On the shore of the lake, backlit by the sun, Loryn and Lucas bent down to pet their dogs. It was such a beautiful moment! I had so much fun capturing this Morse Lake family shoot with Lucas […]