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.

August 1, 2019

FILED IN: Portraits

man with arms crossed wearing suit and tie for his indiana headshots

Jonathan is a friend from college. We love capturing photos for all of our clients, but it really touches our hearts when old friends reach out to us. There are a lot of photographers he could have worked with in Indianapolis. We are very happy Jonathan chose us. There are a lot of photographers he […]

October 30, 2018

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

blonde girl in green jacket and jeans sits on grass for Muncie Indiana Senior Portraits

This is the second part of the shoot I did with Jessie! I posted the first part the other day. There were just so many amazing photos of this sweet girl. I had to break it all up into two posts! I had so much fun capturing these Muncie, Indiana senior portraits with Jessie! We […]

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 27, 2018

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

blonde girl in red dress back lit by sun walks down sidewalk of Minnetrista in this Muncie Indiana Senior Photography

I had so much fun doing this shoot with Jessie! There are beautiful warm tones in this which match the beautiful warmth that Jessie radiates. Jessie is such a kind and fun individual, and I am so glad I got to know her. This shoot takes place partially at the Minnetrista, which is such a […]

May 4, 2018

FILED IN: Portraits

Bald Man Hugs Blonde Woman from Behind in White Room next to Window

I just loved doing this shoot with Jentry and Casey! These two are such a great couple! I loved helping them craft some photos for marketing purposes for their business with Isagenix in Indianapolis. I also really loved that we were able to capture some personal photos as well. We rented a studio in Greenwood […]

October 28, 2015

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

girl in skirt and black tank top leans against old car in muncie senior photography

I know, I just blogged a bunch of photos of Ashley the other day. Here is the thing though, I had way too many great photos of Ashley to put them all into one post. So here’s more beautiful photos of Ashley! If you want get to the bottom of this and want to see […]

October 26, 2015

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

girl in scarf smiles in front of white brick wall in muncie senior pictures

Ashley is one of those people that I just love to spend time with! I first met her when I was coaching cheerleading. She was just a junior high kid back then, but she was already so much fun to be around. I am so happy she chose me as her photographer after al these […]

September 26, 2015

FILED IN: Senior Pictures

girl in tank top stands with hands on hip and backlit by sun by Prairie Creek Reservoir in Muncie senior portraits

The late afternoon sun reflected off the surface of the Prairie Creek Reservoir. The result was a lot of beautiful warm light all around the reservoir. Holly sat on a small wooden dock in front of the reservoir in the glow of the reflected light. I loved shooting these Muncie senior portraits with Holly and […]