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 7, 2020

Man and Woman sit in boat in one of the Best Indianapolis Engagement Photo Locations

Throughout Indianapolis, there are lots of hidden gems when it comes to portrait session locations. Whether it be the outdoors, with beautiful foliage, or an urban setting with colorful walls, it’s hard to go wrong in Indy. If you’re looking for a place to do your engagement session but don’t already have something in mind, […]

April 9, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

a bride in a white dress taps a groom in a suit on the shoulder under a bunch of hanging glass lamps in a bar in this mavris wedding photography

Multicolored glass lamps hung from the ceiling of the bar at the Alexander. Under the lamps, and next to the bar, Jonathan waited to see his bride for the first time on their wedding day. He had the biggest smile on his face as he anticipated seeing her. Carly walked up slowly behind him and […]

January 23, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

A Highlight of 2018 Weddings: Wedding day Details & Candids We had such a wonderful year with so many lovely couples. We saw some of the most beautiful details and moments. I think I can speak for our whole team that we feel so fortunate to have witnessed such special times in each of our […]

January 22, 2019

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Bride and groom walk while laughing on patio of the Mavris in downtown Indianapolis

Part 1- Wedding Portraits, First Look, & Send-off This year was filled with travel, unique outdoor settings, beautiful ceremonies, and a ton of people in love. We can honestly say that in 2018 we had some of the best couples! We’ve included some of our favorite portraits to celebrate a wonderful 2018 season. Thank you […]

May 18, 2017

FILED IN: Engagements

As cars drove under the bridge, a few drivers turned their heads to gaze in wonder at the young couple dancing there. Zoe and Ben were dancing unabashedly on the sidewalk next to the street. Their movements were charming and sweet, as if they were just playing around in the privacy of their own home. […]

February 11, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

By the fireplace in the lounge of the the Alexander, Jared leaned over and rested his forehead against the side of his fiancée’s head. Leaning in close to Emily’s ear, he whispered something through the fair strands of her hair. I couldn’t hear what he said, but a soft smile bloomed on Emily’s face, so […]

June 22, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

I am standing in an alleyway, next to a parking garage, with Jodie and Todd. I am laughing, again. Jodie and Todd keep making me laugh. I don’t know if I’m just self-conscious, or if my laughter really is being channelled down the alleyway, like a megaphone, and blasting out onto the street behind them. I’m […]

April 13, 2015

FILED IN: Engagements

Jordan & Chris were flexible, and they just trusted that we’d give them some fun images. I had some weird ideas, but the end result was unique engagement pictures of them both. I love the bold colors in downtown Indianapolis, which created a wonderful engagement session background. There were lots of laughs, which makes us thrilled to […]