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jean lachat photography
photographs that capture the spirit of the soul



specializing in maternity, infant, & children
documentary portraiture
couples & families
editorial and corporate photography

featuring: storybooks, posters, photo boxes and scrapbook pages, and other really cool photographic display items!

booking now for the holidays!
call today for the best dates!
708.296.2170
email: jeanlachat@sbcglobal.net

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HOLIDAY CARD SALE!!

see my samples in the HOLIDAY gallery below and save $1/card through dec. 15!

regularly $2.50, now just $1.50 per card.

cards are available in three sizes: 4x5.5, 5x5 and 5x7
and four finishes: smooth, watercolor, linen and pearl. high-gloss finish available for additional charge on smooth finish only!

order today!!

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my portrait visits are designed to capture moments with your family. I encourage you to choose an activity for the visit that represents your daily life, whether it be playing with your kids in your neighborhood park, your child's birthday or your parent's anniversary party, a family bbq, your son's football homecoming, a shopping trip with your teenager, or time at home with your new baby. in the end, it will be a wonderful record of special moments that sometimes manage to slip by our busy lives.

visits normally last about an hour, but can be less or more depending on the activity. photographs from the visit will be posted online for ordering prints. storybooks and handmade photo display items are available. please call for details.

about Jean: award-winning photojournalist Jean Lachat of the Chicago Sun-Times has more than 20 years professional experience photographing people. Her unique and instant connection with her subjects, in particular children of all ages, produces honest and true photographic moments, which capture both personality and spirit.

"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light."
Matthew 6:22

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proudly announcing the revival project!

becoming a single mom certainly has its challenges.

by the grace of God, I am blessed with friends and family whose generosity and selflessness have made my life easier as I transition into a new phase of my life. my very own revival.

now it's my turn to give back.

for a few hours a month in my home studio in Mokena, I will photograph single moms and their children for a nominal fee. whether you are divorced, widowed or never been married makes no difference.

for just a $25 sitting fee, you will receive an 8x10 portrait, and a chance to view and purchase additional photographs through the revival project.

if you are a single mom in need a "new" family portrait, call for an appointment with the revival project: 708-296-2170.

appointments will be scheduled in november. watch for date! there will be a limited number of appointment times available, so please call as soon as possible to schedule yours!

$10 from each revival project portrait will be donated to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, a local organization that offers shelter and assistance to battered women and children. the revival project has donated $60 so far!

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***DRAMA QUEENS GUESTS!!***

please browse the "drama queens!" gallery below to see the kind of photographs you can expect from your drama queens party! there are also photographs of cool items that can be purchased from your party. HOWEVER, these items can only be ordered through me, not through this website. please call 708.296.2170 for more information on the drama queens line of goodies!

if you are trying to find photos from a recent party, please locate your gallery below, and use your password to gain access to your proofs!

***please note that galleries from DQ parties are only guaranteed to be available online for 30 days. please promptly order any photos you are interested in within that time frame. thank you!***


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I am officially blogging now... check out my blog, which is not necessarily photo-related but sooner or later it will have some cool pictures on it: http://www.allmysoulsisters.com

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