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 4, 2015

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As the sun began to set in Columbus, Indiana, the Inn at Irwin Gardens’s shadow began to stretch like a cat waking up from a nap. Moments later, before the wedding was set to start, that shadow would stretch out over the sunken garden and start climbing its way up the steps toward the tea […]

August 30, 2015

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As the sun was setting over the verdant fields surrounding the Barn at Zionsville, Julia leaned back into Dave, looking up over her shoulders and into his eyes. Dave held her in his powerful arms as the enjoyed the last rays of sunlight on their wedding day, their only company a light chestnut horse standing […]

October 20, 2014

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We are so thankful that we have such fabulous couples. Yes, I’m a bit biased, but I honestly think that we have the best. Casey & Jon are just adorable, but they also have wonderful personalities. Really. They are so great. So, I’m not kidding when I say it was an absolute honor to capture […]

October 16, 2014

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Cat & Laura had a beautiful wedding at the Columbia Club, located in downtown Indianapolis. After spending the morning with friends, they walked hand in hand down the aisle together. Tears filled their guests’ eyes as Cat and Laura said their vows. Tears soon turned into cheers as they kissed. Then they greeted their guests […]

October 15, 2014

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Rachel & Mike had their beautiful ceremony at St. Roch in Indianapolis. Rachel was absolutely stunning, and as she walked down the aisle her sisters couldn’t hold back their tears. Rachel and Mike’s families were so excited to see them start their lives together. After portraits at Garfield park, they continued the rest of their […]

August 14, 2014

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Autumn & Ryan have spent the past several years growing in love with one another, sometimes hundreds of miles away from each other. Recently they decided to start the rest of their lives together. I’ve had the privilege to know them both for a while now. As Autumn walked down the aisle, I couldn’t hold […]

May 20, 2014

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I met Lydia and Evan through some mutual friends from college. They have been such an encouragement to us, so when they asked us to capture their wedding, we were ecstatic. I wanted nothing more than to give them the best wedding pictures humanely possible. I’m so excited to have their beautiful faces on my […]

October 23, 2013

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This season has been very rainy, so it was no surprise that a storm was heading our way during the ceremony. Still, Loryn and Lucas had a very beautiful outdoor ceremony at Wea Orchard. The vows were said, the rings were exchanged, a kiss sealed the deal, and everyone cheered as they headed down the […]

October 15, 2013

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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 […]