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.

February 22, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

A mom and dad hold their kids in these forest park portraits

Dry leaves lay on the ground, some yellow, red, and orange and others brown. Autumn was half over, and the air had turned cool and crisp. Bundled up in sweaters with knit beanies on their heads, the Blythe family was enjoying a beautiful fall day at the park. The parents carried the kids around, while […]

February 1, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

family walks amongst the trees in noblesville family photography session

There was a break in the dense foliage surrounding the Thomas house. A few leaves were scattered across the ground, breaking through the small gaps in the green grass. It was autumn and there was a chill in the air. The majority of leaves still clung to the branches of the surrounding trees though, retaining […]

October 28, 2018

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

brunette girl in gray sweater runs hand through hair in Noblesville Senior Photos

This is part two of Emily’s senior session with me! These photos were shot near dusk. As a result, these photos are a little more dark and moody. Even though they are a little darker and moodier, her smile is still just as bright. I just love the way these photos turned out. I hope […]

October 26, 2018

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

girl in blue dress walks alone in woods at sunset for Noblesville Senior Portraits

I met with Emily at a local park to do some lovely photos of her on the waterfront! She was so much fun to work with and such a joy to be around. She had an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile. I hope you love these Noblesville senior portraits as much as we do! […]

June 30, 2016

FILED IN: Anniversary

When two people truly love each other, their hearts become one, their silence becomes their own language, their eyes talk and their heart beats respond, hours feel like seconds, they are lost in time, when they are together then life is complete. -Neena Gupta Sarah and Austin celebrated their first anniversary by coming back to […]

December 27, 2011

FILED IN: Portraits

Contest winner and friend, Abby Olson and her family enjoyed a family portrait shoot in Nobleville, IN. We started at the covered bridge. The guys goofed off together, making for some really fun/funny pictures. Abby and her husband, Steve, started the remainder of the shoot in Downtown Noblesville to take a few couple portraits. We […]