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Congratulations on your engagement! We are husband and wife team, Jenn & Steve Van Elk. We understand that photography is one of the most important decisions you'll make for the day of your wedding. It was for us. Not only do we want to produce beautiful images for you to share and enjoy for decades, we want to make working with us a wonderful experience. All our collections include both of us, so that not only will you get two different view points but two different creative photographers.

{A BIT ABOUT THE TEAM} Jenn & Steve studied photography & videography at Ball State university. The college sweethearts had a wedding of their own in 2008. Two years later, the passion for creative media and weddings didn't fade, so Jenn started Jennifer Van Elk Photography. Steve joined the team soon after. They are inspired by vintage fashion magazines, old movies, their couples, and their own relationship.

{ABOUT THE BRAND} Jennifer Van Elk as a brand has been published nationally & internationally in publications like The Today Show, Rock 'n Roll Bride, and One Fab Day. Recognized by Wedding Day Magazine as one of the top photographers. The team believes wedding photography are the most important pictures you'll ever take. It's important to let your family know it was founded by love, so it's important to the team to wonderfully capture every moment.

We can't wait to capture your event!

317-572-8444

info@jennifervanelk.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Van Elk & Co.

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Haley Sent on 01/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jenn and Steve are not only amazing photographers, but also amazing people. They truly make you feel special while capturing such special moments with your love and people you love. I have absolutely no complaints, and only good things to say about this husband & wife team. If you are searching for someone who will capture your day in the most perfect way, look no further.
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Samm Sent on 08/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

stunning photography, so friendly and easy to work with

We hired Jenn for our wedding because we really liked the look of the photos on her website. She was a complete joy to work with and the photos she took were stunning. She got the family portraits done very efficiently which is no small feat given how recalcitrant my in-laws are. We were so happy with her work we later hired her to take portraits of our dog, and then hired her again to take photos of our newborn child. I'd hire her again without hesitation the next time I need photographs of a special event.
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Emily Sent on 06/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Jennifer and her husband were a wonderful team of photographers that did an excellent job capturing our special day. Jennifer has a natural talent for capturing candid moments that make you cherish your pictures even more. I loved working with her and would recommend her to any bride that wants her wedding day pictures to be spectacular.
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User1551752 Sent on 03/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Jenn is so wonderful to work with her. Her and her husband Steve tag-teamed the photos at our wedding, and they all came out so beautifully! She captured the elements that made our wedding unique along with all the classic photos you want to remember the day. Jenn is a professional--she knows just what to ask and plan to get what you are hoping for as a bride! You already have enough on your mind, and having someone like Jenn know her work well, do her work well, and prepare for your day well makes a huge difference.
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User1983637 Sent on 12/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We cannot say enough good things about Jennifer Van Elk Photography! Great to work with, excellent quality of work.... We get so many compliments on our wedding photos!
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Ashley Sent on 12/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I feel like Jen & Steve were our friends. They brought great Balance of taking care of our needs as well as offering suggestions on great picture ideas. It was an amazing day and I'm so glad they were there to capture it.
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Katie Sent on 12/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Jennifer Van Elk photography was the perfect fit for my Husband and I's wedding. They are a husband and wife team that have a passion for capturing the moments that make your heart melt. The way both of them were always thinking forward about what would be the next shot to get. Both of them are so easy to work with and make you feel comfortable in any setting. I absolutely loved my pictures, and have recommended to several other people looking for a photographer.
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Kelly Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Van Elk & Co was wonderful to work with! Jenn was amazing with communication and helped us make the perfect photo timeline that fit all our needs (which was quite difficult may I add, seeing as how we didn’t have a first look) :) Hannah was our lead photographer and wow am I grateful for her. She got to know us so well and seemed to know exactly what we were looking for. We had a blast shooting our engagement photos, as well as enjoyed her positive vibes all throughout our wedding day. She has a wonderful personality and kind heart that always kept us excited for the photos. Even in my most stressful moments, I would just look at Hannah and she always had a smile on her face which was so comforting. She and Steven captured the most beautiful photos I could have imagined. Steven was so thoughtful, organized, and thorough with our photo list and made sure everything was accomplished. Our gallery was posted so fast and had so many more photos than I thought which made us so happy to re-live that special day. Everything from smiles, tears, laughter, and even the smallest to the biggest details were caught in the most beautiful photographs. They were so versatile in their photography giving us dark and moody (our favorite) but also many different styles for a gorgeous compilation. I highly recommend this team to everyone and couldn't imagine anyone better to capture our favorite moments.
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Autumn Sent on 12/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
For the five years that my husband and I dated, I always knew that Jennifer Van Elk Photography would be the one I would want to capture our wedding day. Her kind heart and attention to detail were the first two things that stood out to me. We decided to get married four months from the date of our engagement in the midst of a busy summer wedding season for Jennifer.

We contacted her, and she was willing to give up one of her vacation days to ensure she could shoot our wedding in July. We arranged our wedding date all around her availability because it was so important that she be our photographer!

We first met with Jennifer and she just wanted to meet and get to know us more. We felt at ease and confident in our decision to use her. She asked us lots of questions to make sure she captured the heart of who we are as a couple in our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos.

We were THRILLED to receive our wedding photos back, and our families and friends were so excited to see them. Jennifer and her husband Steve were so helpful throughout the entire day - willing to help with anything and everything on our day. We were grateful to have such amazing people as a part of our wedding!

If you are considering booking your wedding with Jennifer Van Elk Photography, you will NOT be disappointed. I would recommend them to anyone in the Indiana area looked for a high quality, friendly, caring photographer!
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Ashley Sent on 08/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Their photography work is beautiful! Jennifer was very easy to get ahold of to communicate details or answers questions. Many times she would answer that day which was super helpful and stress- relieving when planning a wedding. We discussed exactly what we wanted like specific shots but her creativity to capture moments was what we loved. We did not have to ask for those. We also appreciated that she listened to us and not others. This helped make our photography go smoothly. She also suggested finding a friend to be a wedding coordinator to help gather friends and family for pictures. We also received a sneak peak of our photos that weekend and had our photos done by the Wednesday after! It was unbelievable! We have loved their work!
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Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Blissfully Simple Events Blissfully Simple Events Wedding Planners

Jennifer is a fabulous photographer! As a wedding planner, I love working with Jennifer because she is always professional, is fabulous to work with, and her photos are gorgeous. It is so important to find vendors that are professional, dependable & a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Jennifer! Crista Tharp Blissfully Simple Events

Midnight Express Entertainment Midnight Express Entertainment Wedding DJs

We have worked with Jennifer a couple of times, and WOW! What an amazing Photographer! Her pictures are creative and AMAZING!!!.. We hope to work with her again in the future!!!

Accent Floral Design LLC Accent Floral Design LLC Wedding Florists

Jenn has such a great way of capturing the feeling and tone of the day. As a wedding florist- I'm always eager to see the images as soon as possible, and Jenn never disappoints ! I can't thank her enough for always capturing my floral designs with the perfect angles and lighting! She's such fun to work with, a solid professional all the way! I'd highly recommend Jennifer Van Elk Photography services to ALL!!

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