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.

June 25, 2019

FILED IN: Weddings

mesh wedding with ashley and chris posed in light filtered through a stained glass window in the indiana statehouse

Standing beneath the domed stained glass in the Indiana Statehouse, Chris held Ashley in a loving embrace. The dark and moody light gave the moment an intimate feel. We just love this beautiful wedding at the Indiana Statehouse and Mesh on Mass Avenue! A big thanks to all of the vendors who helped make this […]

March 12, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

Man in slacks and dress shirt holds hands with woman in sun dress at their botanical gardens engagement session at the Indianapolis zoo

Ever have one of those shoots where the dolphins just won’t seem to cooperate with what you’re trying to do? Well, thankfully, even though the dolphins at the zoo wouldn’t cooperate, Kristin and Ben were lovely! It was a freezing cold day, but Kristin and Ben wanted a shoot that felt warmer and a little […]

February 25, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

Woman in blue dress and man in slacks hold hands in front of brick wall during their war memorial engagement session

In front of a pink, brick wall, Tyler reached out and grasped Hope’s hand! Her blue dress popped against the pink background! Tyler smiled as he held her hand and looked her in the eye. These two were so adorable like this all throughout our shoot! We started at the Indiana War Memorial and hiked […]

December 10, 2018

FILED IN: Weddings

sunset over the pond at this willows wedding in broad ripple

The sun was setting over the pond next to the Willows on Westfield and the soft, yellow light was reflecting off the placid surface of the water. Flowers grew next to the water, adding little pops of color to the greenery on the banks. Standing in front of a patch of red flowers, Mike held […]

September 6, 2018

FILED IN: Weddings

The water from the brief rain hadn’t yet evaporated and clung to the slats of the deck in little pools. Hope had to raise her dress as she walked out onto the deck to keep her train from getting wet. Once out in the middle of the deck, in an unusually dry patch, Hope and […]

July 26, 2018

FILED IN: Weddings

a bride smiles at her groom as he hugs her in moody window light

Rain spattered against the windows of the church, as Emily and Rocky moved toward a back room to do a few photos. Standing in the moody light coming through one of the windows, they held each other tight. Rocky looked at Emily with love, and Emily smiled. Not even the rain could dampen their spirits […]