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.

February 20, 2019

FILED IN: Engagements

a man and woman hugging in the window light during their saint joseph brewery engagement session

The sunlight shimmered softly through the hazy window of the brewery. Victoria stood, radiant, in the window light as Mike walked up behind her and hugged her. I’m so glad I was able to capture this moment and so many other adorable moments like it during Victoria and Mike’s Saint Joseph Brewery engagement session! Looking […]

September 19, 2018

FILED IN: Weddings

bride and groom under umbrella backlit by warm light on a rainy Neidhammer wedding day

The rain was coming down in sheets, and there wasn’t a break in the clouds. Victoria and Mike stepped outside for a break from their wedding festivities. While outside, they huddled together under a transparent umbrella. It was quiet outside. It was one of the few places they could have a moment alone during their […]