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 9, 2022

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a bride and groom eat hot dogs from a hot dog cart before their scottish rite cathedral wedding

A hot dog stand stood in the middle of White River State Park, next to the canal. When Ali and Eric saw the stand, Ali immediately asked if we had time to get hot dogs. For the bride, of course. We loved the spontaneity and also we just love when couples do something they enjoy […]

December 7, 2016

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There was a slight haze over Indianapolis, turning the sky from it’s usual blue color to a shimmery silver. Under this light cover, Madeline and Steve stood with their wedding party at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in downtown Indianapolis. Madeline smiled radiantly and her eyes glimmered as they walked around the circle. She was […]

September 22, 2015

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“A peerless princess thou shalt be,Through wit of love’s rare sorcery“-James Whitcomb Riley from his poem Some Songs After Master Singers Cheralyn approached Jordon on the mezzanine of the Hilton Garden Inn, outside of the James Whitcomb Riley room in which she and her bridesmaids had prepared themselves for the wedding day. The soft light […]