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.

March 14, 2022

FILED IN: Weddings

solar flare at sunset with bride and groom at the Willows Ballroom after their holy spirit parish wedding

The setting sun shone through a small gap in the leaves. It backlit Madelynn and Justin as they stood embracing, about to kiss. They had stepped outside of their reception at the Willows Ballroom for a brief moment alone at sunset. The fading rays of light warmed their skin on a cool spring day. Hannah […]

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 […]