VanHatten Photography

Kylie and Vinny ~ The Crossings, Carlsbad, California ~ Part Two

Jackie — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:24:06 +0000

One of my absolute favorite moments of a wedding is the first dance. Whether it is choreographed or improvised, all the anxiety and expectations of the day are at bay, and the bride and groom glow with pure bliss. Kylie and Vinny’s first dance was exactly that, they floated on the dance floor as if [...]

Kylie and Vinny ~ The Crossings, Carlsbad, California ~ Part One

Jackie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:58:35 +0000

What an amazing day at The Crossings! The weather in January can be unpredictable here in San Diego so it was a blessing that the sun showed it’s face all day. To add icing to the cake, Kylie and Vinny are the sweetest, cutest couple. Their vows had me crying behind the lens. To view [...]

Micah ~ Husky Number 2

Jackie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:04:27 +0000

So last year was quite amusing here at home. We added another husky to the mix. And since she is so stinking cute I had to share her finer moments with you. Also these pictures are pretty accurate in terms of activity level. She can be awfully lazy. For reference this package is about 8″ [...]

Happy New Year ~ San Diego, California

Jackie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:42:58 +0000

Samantha and Chris Part II ~ Engagement Photography Livermore, CA

Jackie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:50:34 +0000

Samantha and Chris ~ Engagement Photography Livermore, CA

Jackie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:24 +0000

It isn’t very often that you see all color images in one of my blog posts, but of course there are always exceptions. My heart falls for black and white almost every day of my life and as you can see color won over with Samantha and Chris’s engagement session. How could it not? Samantha [...]

Samantha and Chris’s Sneak Peek ~ Livermore, CA

Jackie — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:00:49 +0000

Here is a little glimpse of Samantha and Chris’s engagement session at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California. This place had color dripping from its leaves.

Jade Part II ~ San Marcos, CA

Jackie — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:07:29 +0000

Here is the Jade that is undeniably goofy and fun, but watch out for that inner diva.

Jade ~ San Marcos, CA

Jackie — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:35:52 +0000

Before you look at these images, let me first say that Jade is a goofball and well, very outgoing. She also at times is a diva, so it was my challenge to portray her as shy, innocent and somewhat pensive.

Crissy and Jason’s Reception Part II ~ Sheraton Carlsbad

Jackie — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:00:43 +0000

Wedding Consultant ~ Rachel Leber with I Do…Weddings! Ceremony Location ~ St. Michael’s Church Reception Location ~ Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa Sound Engineer and DJ ~ John Gillon with PurDigital Entertainment Videographer ~ NR3 Video Productions Cake ~ Sweet Cheeks Baking Company Rentals ~ Concepts Event Design Floral Design ~ Whimsey Florals Transportation ~ [...]