Joan Delatte Photography

Christmas Special 2011

2011-11-15T13:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas Cards

2011-10-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

We will begin booking Christmas in a few weeks- YAY! In the meantime I am working on narrowing down our backdrop and have put up our new card designs for you to view. You can see them here or on our sneak peek page. (Previous years designs and custom designs are also available)

Fall/ Halloween 2011- NOW BOOKING!

2011-09-28T09:16:00.000-07:00

Here is our Fall backdrop for this Friday and Saturday
Call 633-2216 to book

Fall/ Halloween 2011- NOW BOOKING!

2011-08-24T11:38:00.000-07:00

Camo Special

2011-06-23T13:48:00.000-07:00

Now Booking!

Thursday August 4, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011

No Sitting fee!
$50 Minimum Purchase
Special Pricing - $10 per sheet (1- 8x10, 2-5x7, 3- 4x6 or 10 wallets)
Mix and match sheets to make your own package

Changes

2011-06-11T15:11:00.000-07:00

I am in the process of updating our website. I've updated the seasonal specials page if you would like to mark your calendar!
Upcoming events-
Camo/ Hunting
Fall
Santa
Christmas

Im back!

2011-05-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

...well almost! I'm returning to work Monday, May 23, 2011! Im so excited- I've missed everyone! It has been wonderful being able to spend these first few weeks with my little man- Thank you all for being so supportive and understanding! Here is a shot from his 1 month session- YES, he is huge! I'm about to break out the 6 months outfits!

I have updated the availability online, so if you need a session check it out and give us a call.

The Easter Bunny 2011

2011-02-25T11:06:00.001-08:00

I have 3 appointments left for The Easter Bunny this Saturday- 10:15, 10:20 and 10:35

Call us at 633-2216 to book.

No sitting fee

Only a $30 order

Updates for 2011

2011-01-20T08:53:00.001-08:00

We will begin booking Easter Special appointments on February 1st! Call us at 633-2216 on February 1st to reserve your real bunny or Easter Bunny sessions.

Other specials for 2011 include-
Grand Isle Beach
Camo/ Hunting
Fall
Christmas
Santa

There are only 11 available appointments between now and my due date- if you are in our baby club and need a session please call us ASAP!

A Peppermint Christmas 2010!

2010-11-16T13:00:00.000-08:00

It's finally up and ready for our Christmas sessions tomorrow! I am totally loving this peppermint theme! If you haven't made an appontment yet give us a call at 633-2216. We still have a few sessions on Wednesday and Friday.

Halloween/ Fall 2010

2010-09-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

Now Booking- Call 985-633-2216

Wednesday, September 29 (1/2 Day of School for Kids!)
Saturday, October 2 (Morning Only)

NO SITTING FEE!
$50 Minimum purchase
$10 per sheet (1 sheet consists of 1-8x10 or 2-5x7's or 3-4x6's or 8 wallets)
1 pose (Additional poses available for purchase)

great for ages 4 months and older
Wear Halloween costume, overalls or fall outfit.

8-16-2010

2010-08-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

Phones are working! You can now call and leave a message- 985- 633-2216!!!

Updates

2010-08-12T20:03:00.000-07:00

I am so used to posting everything on Face Book that I never post anything here anymore! Our phone (land line) is out since the bad weather a few days ago so please call the cell right now 985-414-5554.

Updates and News

2010-03-29T14:08:00.000-07:00

We are a third of the way through the year and with everyone wanting appointments- I feel like it's already December because I have updated our availability through the end of the year. Some of these dates may be tentative including Santa and Christmas specials as school and local events calendars become available.Here is the link to our updated availability-
http://availabilityjdp.blogspot.com/2009/04/availability-updated-4-20-09.html
What's New?- Face Book images FREE! Visit this link to find out how you can get yours!
http://www.delattephotography.com/gallery/3557458Here is the link to our updated Seasonal Specials-
http://www.delattephotography.com/gallery/3402150

We limited our specials to the most popular this year but are really anxious to see what you are interested in bringing back. If any special or idea gets enough votes- we will include it in the calendar either this year of next. So send us an email of message us on Face Book- What do you want to see added?

2010-02-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

Looking of inspiration?- The savvy Photographer is a great blog- I love the ideas and the decorating- the savyy Photographer! Check them out! here
http://www.thesavvyphotographer.com/

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T14:00:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how fast 2009 went by- but I am ready for the New Year. I have always been a sucker for all things fresh and new! Give me a new calendar/ notebook, pack of ink pens, bag or purse or the latest and greatest baby gadget or sippy cup and I am happy. The new year is no different it feels like a fresh start to catch up on unfinished projects, organizing, birthdays and holidays to celebrate and of course filling out my new calendar!

We will be back in the studio for pick ups:
Monday, January 4, 2010 from 10-5
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 1-5
Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 10-3
Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 10-1

Last Pick Up Times Before Christmas

2009-12-05T21:49:00.001-08:00

I love this time of year spending time with family and friends, good food and Christmas music on the radio. I know everyone is getting their holiday plans in order and asking about Christmas gifts & prints to be ready for Christmas, so here goes-

Pick Up Times
Someone will be here for order pick ups:
Monday, December21 , 2009- from 2:00-5:00
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - from 1:00 - 2:00

Holiday Deadlines
All regular orders ( not including specialty items, collages, or canvas prints) need to be placed by Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in order to be ready for Christmas. We will have very limited pick up times the week of Christmas so try to plan for getting your prints as well.

New Studio
We just spent two days moving props into the new studio. We are aiming for the beginning of next year- So January 4th appointments- you very well may be the first ones in our new space!

Christmas Decorations are out!

2009-11-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

I noticed the chain stores are putting out Christmas decorations and packing up the fall items. We just completed our Christmas special for 2009 and it was so much fun. Check out the sweet Christmas cuties on our sneak peeks page.

It's not too late to book Santa pictures at Myra's (Saturday, November 28, 2009) Only a $30 minimum purchase.

If you would like to use your pictures from this past year for Christmas cards- now is the time to call and place that order.

If you are looking for easy Christmas gifts ask about our gift certificates, gallery wrap canvases and forever memories portrait albums.

Visit The North Pole

2009-10-31T11:20:00.001-07:00

This is your last chance for our Christmas special- It will be over on Saturday, November 7.
If you haven't booked yet, call us at 414-5554 to save your spot

Does it feel cooler today?

2009-09-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

Last Chance for Fall
Tomorrow we start our fall/ Halloween special and will finish on Friday. I still have a couple evening sessions available. Your child can wear fall outfits or Halloween costumes.

Christmas Specials NOW BOOKING
Our phones were ringing all day yesterday as our awesome customers called to book Christmas and Santa appointments. We always book up quickly for Christmas so don't wait to call! We are doing an in studio Christmas backdrop the week of November 2-7. We have not finalized the backdrop but we can tell you that it will look great with Christmas colors.

Santa
In addition to our regular Christmas Special we are offering Pictures with Santa to benefit
St. Jude's Children's Hospital! One Day Only!

Santa will be at Myra's Melange
315 N Canal Blvd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Saturday, November 28, 2009

No Sitting Fee
Only a $30 minimum purchase
Special Discounted Pricing!
Additional sheets & poses available

Sessions will be 5 minutes long and 10% of all picture sales will again go to St. Jude Children's Hospital

Call us at 985-414-5554 to schedule an appointment
Myra will also have a store wide 50% off sale (Excluding Layette)
Photos from this session will be ready for Christmas!
Here is a sample picture from last year:

Pumpkins and Costumes and Halloween

2009-09-16T19:25:00.000-07:00

Sample Picture from 2008

Happy Fall! I love this time of year when the weather starts cooling off. I made Molly's costume- She is going to be a cute black cat. She loves to walk around and say, "Meeeooowwww" so it's purrfect... I LOVE how she drags out the "Meeeooowwww"! Making a costume Girly is difficult and I think it's a must (being the mother of a girl with just a little bit of hair) So I added a black tutu and a pink ball of yarn. Here she is testing out our new pink paper background. Can you guess what she is saying?

So, I thought I would earn my keep here on the BLOG and get you last minute shoppers a jump start this year on some ideas for sibling or family costumes. How cute to show off matching kids costumes.

Matching Costume Ideas
1. Condiments. You can have matching costumes consisting of picnic condiments such as ketchup and mustard for a really cute combination. For multiple children, you can expand this theme by including relish, mayo, or other favorite condiment.

2. Flapper and Gangster. This classic combination will enable your daughter to dress as a girly-girl. Your son will love being a classic 20's gangster with a tough-guy edge. Check out local thrift stores to find costume pieces and accessories. For multiple children, you can have several flappers and gangsters.

3. Firefighter and Dalmatian Dog. This is a great combination for younger children, particularly if one child is an infant or toddler. Dress the younger child in a dalmatian costume and dress the older child as a firefighter. For multiple children, you can have an entire firehouse company!

4. Crow and Sunflower. Pair up these classic autumn images in a perfectly original combination. Dress up your little girl to be a cute sunflower or sunflower princess. Dress up your little guy to be the crow.

5. Matching Scarecrows. You can really customize this Halloween boy/girl costume set by making it yourself. You can choose colored raffia for the scarecrow stuffing and be really creative with the shirt material and embellishments. Sew on patches for an authentic feel.

6. M&M's. Dressing up like a favorite candy is a fun idea for children. Each child can pick his or her favorite color of M&M. This is a great idea for families with multiple children.

7. Characters from The Wizard of OZ. Dorthy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Toto, The Good Witch and The Wicked Witch. (Don't forget about flying Monkeys)

8. Old MacDonald and his farm animals. A cow or horse a pig or a lamb.

9. Cat and mouse. This would be a cute one for kids that are active and love to run around and chase each other.

10. Rock Stars from the 80's- There are so many 80's clothes out now that they can wear parts of their costume after Halloween!

Have fun and call us to book your Halloween session before it's too late! You can get as little as 1-8x10, 2-5x7's and 8-wallets of one pose then you are welcome to get as many proofs of other poses after that! By the way Halloween is only 31 Days away!

Our backdrop this year will be wooden crates surrounded by pumpkins and fall vines and leaves. Great for costumes OR fall outfits!

Special Holiday Session Pricing

2009-08-24T10:02:00.000-07:00

We've simplified our pricing for our holiday sessions so it will always be the same for every special. These are shorter sessions with one special backdrop. There is NO sitting fee (Which means you save $35-$45) and you must spend $50. To get special pricing you must purchase something from section A (one pose) and B.

Christmas In August

2009-08-21T20:05:00.000-07:00

Yes, You read correctly! We are getting ready for Christmas with NEW (FREE set up) cards! Totally cute and trendy Christmas cards. You can use your portraits from the past year or plan a special sitting or come to one of our Christmas specials (we begin taking appointments September 28).

We are aware that there are a few months between now and then and are now booking Fall and camo/ hunting/ outdoor sessions.
This Saturday, August 29 (Camo) Fall outfits and overalls are welcome too! 2:15, 2:30 4:45 and 5:00 slots are left.

Wednesday, September 30 and Friday, October 2 (Fall) Halloween costumes or fall outfits are the attire. Several appointments throughout both days are still available.
Call 414-5554

To see more card styles go to http://www.delattephotography.com/gallery/3402130_xqftk
Choose your favorite and give us a call. We can make your cards early so you can stay ahead of the Christmas rush! (Custom and collage style cards are available for a $20 set up fee)

Splish Splash in the Bath

2009-07-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

Boys- Thursday, July30
Girls- Friday, July 31
No Sitting Fee!
$50 Minimum purchase
$10 per sheet
1 pose
Babies should be able to sit on their own
Great for ages 6 months- 3 years. Older
girls should have a towel wrap or robe.
This is a great opportunity for a canvas
for your bathroom or a storyboard for grandma!
This special will not be repeated for several years!

Missing Photographer

2009-06-08T06:20:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! We are almost back... Our yearly beach session takes a lot of planning and a lot of clean up- but it was great- To everyone who participated- Your portraits came out awesome! I can't wait to show you.

Tuesday we will be participating in a personalized workshop tailored to the needs of our studio. I am so excited- I know it will help make us even better, which will make your photographs even better!

2009 Beach Special

2009-05-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

Okay guys, You have been asking about this since we went last year- Don't miss out -It only happens once a year!

We are now scheduling our annual beach
road trip to Grand Isle, Louisiana!
ONE DAY ONLY!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
(Only 4 appointments left)
Morning and evening times are available.

Discounted sitting fee of $50!

Your sitting fee must be paid in advance
to schedule and reserve your session.
**** Due to the special circumstances of this event,
the sitting fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be traded
for a different session. ****

We will reschedule for unfavorable weather conditions.

Sessions are 30 minutes in length.
You may schedule two sessions back-to-back for
large groups or different family arrangements.
Please limit one family group per session.

Don't get Dad another tie!

2009-04-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

Introducing our 1st ever Father's Day Special!
ONE DAY ONLY! This Friday, May 1, 2009
You know that you are going to say, "I should have called!"
Don't Miss out. Call us at 414-5554
NO SITTING FEE! Only a $50 minimum purchase. (1 Pose)

Special discounted pricing ($10 per sheet when you buy any combo of 3 sheets)
1-8x10, 2-5x7's, 3-4x6's and 8 wallets
Larger prints available at regular price.

Babies should be able to lay on their stomach
& hold up their heads or have someone in the
picture to hold them- A great opportunity for a
generation picture. Bring Dad and Grandpa’s
oversize clothing items. Camo is welcome!

Clothing/ Prop Ideas:
-Dad’s Glasses, hat, watch
-Grandpa’s tie, vest, shoes
-Family puppy dog
-Dad’s childhood toy
*OR USE OURS!

Availaibity has moved

2009-04-20T11:26:00.000-07:00

We have been going back and forth about how to show you our availability but not have it take over the BLOG. So we've moved it. Simply go to Information- Availability. Here is the link-
http://availabilityjdp.blogspot.com/
We have posted all of our dates for THE REST OF THE YEAR! I know how you all like to plan ahead! Now we can dedicate our BLOG to you and what's new!
NEW! We have just added a followers link to our BLOG (It's at the top of the page on the right!) so sign up and get all the scoop. You can use your Google, AIM or Yahoo account.

Pictures to Benifit The LeBlancs

2009-03-13T05:44:00.000-07:00

One of the things I love about my job is how close I get to be with each of you- I love being a part of your memories! We all have a common bond - our children. We are all truly blessed – I think taking pictures of our kids and getting to see the changes in them helps us not to take all that we have for granted.

This Saturday, March 21 we will be taking pictures with The Easter Bunny. I asked him to come because I didn’t want to wait in a long line at the mall for someone to snap a quick picture of my little girl. I wanted a great shot of my daughter… screaming… well, what can you do?

These Easter pictures are more than just a great memory. It will help one great family in need. On February 19, 2009, two members of our “photography family” were in a car accident. Dad, Brady had two broken ankles and daughter, Kinley was being air lifted to Children's Memorial Hospital because she had a fractured skull, and her eye socket had been crushed. Brady had to undergo surgery on Friday, February 20, 2009 to put screws in both ankles while Kinley was still in the PICU. Mom, Hannah was splitting herself in two in order to take care of both of them.

Then on Monday, February 23, 2009 3 year old Kinley went through her surgery. She was cut from ear to ear in order to patch her brain membrane and reconstruct her eye socket with three plates. Both Brady and Kinley are doing better. They are recovering great. The whole family is currently living with Hannah’s sister and brother-in-law (See Blake’s story below) because their house is not wheelchair accessible. They have a lot of medical bills because Brady had just started a new job and their benefits had not taken affect- by two weeks... Therefore, they have no income at the moment.

The link below is to Blake’s website. Blake is Kinley’s cousin. A portion of our Santa sales usually goes to St. Jude every year but after hearing Blake’s story we donated it directly to his family to help with his medical expenses. This link includes a picture of both children. Please help out a family in need and come by to take pictures with The Easter Bunny!

www.caringbridge.org/visit/blakebrazan

I know we will make it through this rough time with the help of our family and friends and I thank GOD that my daughter and husband are alive. This tragedy could have been a lot worse. -Hannah LeBlanc

Hippity Hoppity!

2009-03-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

Bunny sessions are well underway- and boy are they cute!- The bunnies and the babies! Molly was scared at first but then she warmed up to them. There are still a few appointments here and there this week. We also have availability for sessions with THE Easter Bunny, himself!

Here's Cooper, a bubbly, happy baby who loves his Momma! He broke in the bunnies yesterday and did a great job making cute faces! Check out our sneak peek page for all the other cutie- pies!

January Updates

2008-11-19T17:56:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thank you all for a wonderful 2008! We have had so much fun this year. The year seems to have just flown by. The one thing that stands out to me about this year is how close we all are. I truly feel like each of you is a member of our family. We've watched our little ones grow, we've laughed and with a few colic-y ones, we've cried! It's never dull and always an adventure. I often get asked if I miss teaching. Yes, there are some things about it that I do miss. Watching my students blossom and grow and my friends/ coworkers but I get those rewards here with all of you- My friends, my extended family! You are the reason I do what I do. You are the reason I am always looking for new ways to grow and improve. So thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Because of you, I already know 2009 is going to be a great one!

Christmas Specials

We are finished with our Christmas special and all orders are in and ready to be picked up! Let us know if you'd like to pick them up here or at Myra's in Thibodaux! Our Santa pictures are all booked up. For those of you who have scheduled an appointment please have your child dressed and ready to take his/ her pictures at your scheduled time. It may be a good idea to arrive several minutes early. Due to the special circumstances of these sessions we cannot reschedule you at a later time and we cannot guarantee your session if you are late or not ready at your appointment time. There is a 3 sheet minimum purchase for $30 which is due on Saturday. We will have one Christmas card to choose from at Myra's for the Santa event!

Here Comes Santa Clause!

2008-10-21T16:27:00.000-07:00

Santa
In addition to our regular Christmas Special we are offering Pictures with Santa to benefit
St. Jude's Children's Hospital! One Day Only!

Santa will be at Myra's Melange
315 N Canal Blvd
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Saturday, December 6, 2008

No Sitting Fee
Only a $30 minimum purchase
Special Discounted Pricing!
Additional sheets & poses available

Sessions will be 10 minutes long and 10% of all picture sales will again go to St. Jude Children's Hospital

Call us at 985-414-5554 to schedule an appointment
There will be raffle prizes and a store wide 50% off sale (Excluding Layette)
Photos from this session will be ready for Christmas!
Here is a sample picture from last year:

Christmas Special

We are now taking appointments for our 2009 Christmas special. Come play in the snow.

Bundle up for a Winter Wonderland Christmas!

This year our Christmas Special will be bright, fresh, and fun with our outdoor snow scene. Come sit on our weathered stone wall and throw a snowball or two

Dressy or Casual

Our set will be decorated with white and neutral shades. Any color clothing will work well.

Sessions will last 15 minutes . If you have multiple groupings please book more than one session.

Monday, November 10

Tuesday, November 11

Wednesday, November 12

Friday, November 14

Saturday, November 15 -Booked

Hours 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No sitting fees!

Create your own package starting at $40 (minimum purchase).

Discounted pricing on one pose at $10 per sheet.

In addition to your package, you may also purchase Christmas cards.

***New Christmas card styles available including: folded cards, contemporary designs, and specialty papers.***

We are only taking appointments for our Christmas special during this week. The backdrop will not be altered for other types of portraits.

Call now to book your session. 985. 414. 5554

Christmas Cards
Check out our NEW custom Christmas cards in our sneak peeks section! We think you'll really like our contemporary and whimsical designs. You can use your Christmas special photos or use a photo you have taken with us earlier in the year.

Christmas Info
For all Christmas sessions please have your children dressed and ready to go at your scheduled time. Due to the nature of these events, sessions are limited and will not be able to be rescheduled.

Fall pictures are in!

2008-09-16T10:36:00.000-07:00

Fall Pictures are in!
All pictures from our fall special are in and ready to be picked up! Also, Just a little FYI... keep Saturday, December 6 open on your calendars we are cooking up a little something special for all of our loyal customers to say, "Merry Christmas, thanks, and we love you!" Hint- You don't need to stand in a certain line at the mall! There will also be prizes and gifts and discounts... sounds like a little Christmas spirit to me!

Canton, Mississippi Here I Come!
I will be out of the studio from Wednesday, October 8 until Friday, October 10. I will be going to the Craft Show in Canton! I'll be on the lookout for great new props for all our little ones!

Seasonal Specials

2008-09-12T21:21:00.000-07:00

Time is running out! Don’t forget to schedule your Fall and Christmas portraits!
As usual we are doing our holiday sessions early so that you have enough time to enjoy your pictures and to pass them out to your friends and family. All sessions are 20 minutes. And can include one child or the whole family. We still have a lot of availability because of the storms. Minimum purchases are required (see below) with special discounted prices- up to 50% OFF on most prints! The dates and descriptions are:

Fall Special
$30 Minimum purchase. One pose (3 sheets)Our fall setup will include a rustic fence against a dark fall colored backdrop surrounded by fall flowers, leaves and pumpkins. Wear your Halloween costume or fall outfit! This is a great seasonal photo opportunity for all ages.

Tuesday, September 23 from 9:30-6:00
Wednesday, September 24 from 9:30-6:00
Thursday, September 25 from 9:30-6:00
Samples from previous years are at:

http://www.delattephotography.com/gallery/3402117_JLQPW

Christmas Special
$40 Minimum print purchase- One pose (4 sheets) (Minimum purchase does not include cost of optional Christmas cards.) One of our most popular specials! Don’t miss out on our winter wonder land. Any color will look great against our snow white Christmas backdrop. You can even throw a snowball or two! We will have great new Christmas card designs with no set up fees! Don’t forget to bundle up!

Monday, November 10 from 9:30-6:00
Tuesday, November 11 from 9:30-6:00
Wednesday, November 12 from 9:30-6:00
Friday, November 14 from 9:30-6:00
Saturday, November 15 from 9:30-5:00
Samples from previous years are at:

http://www.delattephotography.com/gallery/3402118_hh96d

You create your own packages by selecting any combination of 3 or more sheets at ONLY $10 per sheet. One sheet is:
1- 8x10
2- 5x7
3- 4x6
8- Wallets

Let There be Light!!!

2008-09-10T20:43:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to report that the power is back on! Bless all of you who lived through power outages with little ones. Joan Delatte Photography will be back and running on Monday, September 15, 2008. I have heard from several of you on the condition of your homes and families. Thank you for keeping me up to date and for asking about my own family. We were fortunate because there was only minor damage to our home and yard. Molly and I evacuated to Tennessee- along with ALL of your pictures! Frankie had to ride out the storm at work and we didn’t get to see him for over a week! The important thing now is that everyone is safe and home. I don’t recommend 16 hours in a car with a 6 month old!

Blessings
Most of you who have been with me from the beginning know my background. I was a dedicated teacher and have always been passionate about photography. I managed to balance both until I lost my second pregnancy at 17 weeks. (We are still not sure why but the doctors have speculated about infection). At that point I knew I needed to take things a bit slower. I took a break from teaching after becoming pregnant for Molly and when she was born, she became my world. I love that photography allows me to take time to watch her grow and just be with her. Thank you all for giving that gift to me. I was just putting Molly to sleep ... for the 4th time this evening... and I was overwhelmed with love and amazement at this little person I've been blessed with. Our children are the most important things in this world! Please keep in your prayers one of the Joan Delatte Photography family (after all, every client is family here!) who just found out he will have to fight leukemia. Remember to cherish every hug, sigh, cry and laugh your little ones bless you with... there is nothing better!

Schedule

The only time I can get any work done is when my little one (who is going through a stage they call, “Separation Anxiety”) is asleep. (Anyone with tips on how to cope - Please email me!) So, due to the late hour, I will be making calls throughout the day tomorrow to reschedule the appointments that Gustav canceled and to return any messages anyone may have left for me. I am sorry to say that this week is out for reschedules because my babysitter is not back yet.

Here are the available times for next week.

Monday, September 15 - 10:00 – 5:00

Wednesday, September 17- 10:00 – 5:00

Thursday September 18 -10:00 – 5:00

Also

Fall Special September 23 through 25

Monday, September 29 -10:00 – 5:00

Wednesday, October 1 -10:00 – 5:00

Fall and Christmas

We are now scheduling appointments for our fall special (12 days away) and for our Christmas Special (60 days away) Please call us to schedule as soon as possible. Also please tell your friends and family about our specials. We get calls from so many people who find out about our specials too late and they miss out. Our Fall background will be dark fall colors with a rustic fence.

2008-06-30T15:27:00.000-07:00

Did She Say, Yes?

I was honored to be able to help with the surprise engagement of Troy and Nicole! We planned a trip to New Orleans under the guise that they would be helping me get some shots of a new location. (By the way we ARE planning a day trip for next year to the beautiful New Orleans City Park Botanical Gardens.) Well, the best laid plans…. You know how it goes!

We left Chackbay with information that the weather was nice and sunny in New Orleans. I guess we brought the rain with us because it never stopped. We decided to get some food and try to wait it out. After eating (very quickly, I might add) we drove back to the gardens where it was still raining and … they were closed! To make a long story short we took the pictures in City Park, Nicole was totally surprised, and she did say, “Yes!” Check out the pictures from that day on the sneak peeks page.

LSU Fans in Training!

We are now booking appointments for our LSU special! Thursday, August 21 and Saturday, August 23. Great for girls and boys of all ages! Show your LSU spirit before the first home game (Sat. Aug 30).

Vacation

We will be out of the studio from July 3- July 6 and from July 21- July 27. We will return phone calls once a week during this time. Please feel free to email us your orders or any questions you might have.

Pick Up Times

We will be available for picture pick ups on the following dates:

Wednesday, July 2 from 9:00-12:00 and from 2:00-5:00

Tuesday, July 8 from 10:00-5:00

Thursday, July 10 from 3:00- 5:00

Saturday, July 12 from 9:00-11:00 and from 1:00 – 3:00

Dress Up Tea Party

2008-04-22T09:49:00.000-07:00

Dress Up Tea Party
We are NOW taking appointments for our totally new special- A Dress Up Tea Party!
Two days only- Friday, May 30 and Saturday May 31.

There will be NO SITTING fee for this special with discounted print prices ($10 per sheet) and a minimum order of ONLY $30!

Come in your fancy clothes and play dress up with our feather boas, fancy gloves, and pretty hats! We will have pretend tea and cookies. Bring your favorite stuffed animal. What a great photo opportunity for girls of all ages - including Moms, Nannys, and Grandmas! You don't want to miss this pure little girl special! Dressy solid pastels will look the best with this special.
To view a sample of our 2008 special visit the Tea Party special on our sneak peeks page .

Grand Isle Beach Sessions
We still have a few available appointments for Grand Isle. The trip will take place Saturday, April 26- One day only! We will reschedule for unfavorable weather conditions. Please be aware that you must come in and pay your non-refundable sitting fee in order to book your session. ($45 for the first 30 minuets - enough time for one family group- and add $20 if you would like to book an additional 30 minuets). Check out our past trips in our “Relaxing” portfolio. This is a can't miss opportunity for great portraits and a wonderful opportunity for a one-of-a-kind 2008 Christmas card.
Times available: Morning sessions- 10:30, 11:00 Evening session- 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30

Availability
Here are the available dates for May and June. Again, if you need a Saturday session, please plan ahead as they are the first to book up. The list of available Saturdays is always on our site. EXCEPTIONS: If you are joining our baby club and need a newborn session we will find a time to fit you in - Just give us a call!

Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 21
Monday, May 26 @ 2:00 and 3:00
Tuesday, May 27
Monday, June 2
Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
Thursday, June 19
Tuesday, June 24
Wednesday, June 25
Monday, June 30
*First Saturday Availability- August 16

April Updates

2008-03-30T14:23:00.001-07:00

Back In The Swing of Things
One more week and we will be back in the swing of things! I can't believe it's already been 6 weeks- Molly is getting so big and time has just flown by! Even though I'm sad to have to bring Molly to the sitter (Instead of spending all day spoiling her myself) I can't wait to see all of my little clients again and see how much you have all grown!

Availability
We are not even back in the studio yet and we are booked for the next month. Here are the available dates for May. Again, if you need a Saturday session, please plan ahead as they are the first to book up. The list of available Saturdays is always on our site. EXCEPTIONS: If you are joining our baby club and need a newborn session we will find a time to fit you in - Just give us a call!

Wednesday, May 7 @ 3:00
Monday, May 12 @ 1:00 and 2:00
Tuesday, May 13 @ 12:30
Wednesday, May 14 @ 10:00 and 3:30
Tuesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 21
Monday, May 26 @ 2:00 and 3:00
Tuesday, May 27
Monday, June 2
Wednesday, June 4
Thursday, June 5
*First Saturday Availability- August 16

Grand Isle Beach Sessions
We still have a few available appointments for Grand Isle. The trip will take place Saturday, April 26- One day only! We will reschedule for unfavorable weather conditions. Please be aware that you must come in and pay your non-refundable sitting fee in order to book your session. ($45 for the first 30 minuets - enough time for one family group- and add $20 if you would like to book an additional 30 minuets). Check out our past trips in our “Relaxing” portfolio. This is a can't miss opportunity for great portraits and a wonderful opportunity for a one-of-a-kind 2008 Christmas card.
Times available: Morning sessions- 7:30, 8:00 Evening session- 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30

Orders and Pick Ups
All orders have been placed and are expected to be in sometime next week. We will call you to let you know when your order arrives and is ready to be picked up. If you were not able to pick up an order at one of our previous pick up times, please mark your calendar with the following dates:
Wednesday, April 2 from 1:00- 6:00
Sunday, April 6 from 12:00-2:00

Tea Party Special
We will begin taking appointments for our totally new special- A Dress Up Tea Party- on Monday, April 14. There will be NO SITTING fee for this special with discounted print prices ($10 per sheet) and a minimum order of ONLY $30! Two days only- Friday, May 30 and Saturday May 31.
Come in your fancy clothes and play dress up with our feather boas, fancy gloves, and pretty hats! We will have pretend tea and cookies. What a great photo opportunity for girls of all ages - including Moms, Nannys, and Grandmas! You don't want to miss this pure little girl special!

It's A Girl!

2008-02-29T11:55:00.001-08:00

She's here! We are so overjoyed by the arrival of our beautiful little girl Molly Frances (named after her grandmothers).
She is a beautiful healthy little girl who believe it or not SMILES all the time- and it melts my heart! I think she is smiling at her angel sister.
Molly graced our presence after a 20 hour labor on February 22, 2008 at 3:31 in the morning. Weighing in at 8 pounds 1.8 ounces and 21 and 1/2 inches long she looks more like a one month old than a newborn!
She is our whole world and we are totally smitten!
If you would like to get a look at her first photo shoot check our her sneak peek page.

Maternity Leave

2008-02-20T17:25:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! This is just a reminder that I am on maternity leave from February 13- April 6.
Placed Orders & Orders to be Picked Up
Orders are still being placed during my maternity leave but may be up to a week behind. If you placed an order before this week it should be in by this week and Ruth will be giving you a call soon. There will be limited dates and times in which to pick up your order as Ruth will be the only one available. We will do our best to accommodate you by making pickups evening and weekend times. As of now you may pick up your order
Friday, February 29 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm or
Saturday, March 8 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
New Orders
If you still need to place your order or have questions for us please email your order to fjdelatte@bellsouth.net Don't forget to include your phone numbers and baby club selection with your order.
Appointments
Most baby club sessions have already been scheduled around my maternity leave, however if you are in our baby club and need an appointment please call and leave us a message. We are not taking new appointments until April.
Phone Messages
We will be returning phone calls once each week. Thank you so much for being patient with us! You can always email us, however there will be no schedule for returning email messages.
Sneak Peeks
I've had a few questions from clients about when their sneak peek pictures would be up. At this time, I am focusing on placing new orders and will be posting sneak peeks only a few at a time. Please do not wait for your pictures to be posted to place your order. I do promise that all clients will get their pictures posted - it just may not be as soon as usual.
Baby Notice
Yes! We will post information and pictures when the baby is born! We can't wait to see her either! If you are on our email list you will receive an email message as well!

Easter 2008

2008-01-28T18:25:00.000-08:00

The Easter bunnies are here! Check out our Easter backdrop and meet the 2008 bunnies, Patches, Clover and Button. Just visit the sneak peeks page.

No sitting fees!

Create your own package starting at $40 (minimum purchase).

Discounted pricing on one pose at $10 per sheet.

We are only taking appointments for our Easter special during this week. The backdrop will not be altered for other types of portraits.

Sessions will last 20 minutes. For all Easter sessions please have your children dressed and ready to go at your scheduled time.

Grand Isle Trip Reminder

Mark your calendar! Our annual beach trip to Grand Isle, LA is in the works. The trip will take place Saturday, April 26- One day only! We will reschedule for unfavorable weather conditions. We will begin taking appointments on March 6. Please be aware that you must come in and pay your sitting fee in order to book your session. ($45 for the first 30 minuets - enough time for one family group- and add $20 if you would like to book an additional 30 minuets). Check out our past trips in our “Relaxing” portfolio. This is a can't miss opportunity for great portraits and a wonderful opportunity for a one-of-a-kind 2008 Christmas card.

January Updates

2008-01-14T07:52:00.000-08:00

Are You Ready for Some Cuddly and Cute Easter Guests?

Now that the rush of the Christmas season is over, don’t forget about our Easter special with real bunnies and a spring background. We still have a few appointments left.

Tuesday, January 29 -five appointments left at 2:00, 2:30, 3:40, and 5:45

Saturday, February 2- Two appointments at 9:30 and 10:00

Available dates for regular sessions

(Baby Club customers ONLY) are:

Monday, February 11 at 3:00

These dates are tentative as they are so close to my due date.

Please call if there are special circumstances such as newborn sessions, maternity sessions, or birthday invitations as we will have a backup photographer available.

Guest Photographer

Joan Delatte Photography welcomes

Andrea Herrington

From Angelfaces Photography located in Raceland

We are so excited to have Andrea’s time and talent available to us during our maternity leave. She will be on standby as an available replacement photographer or to make up sessions as necessary. Andrea has a fantastic personality and is wonderful with children. She shares many of the same philosophies as Joan when it comes to photography and patiently working with kids. We think you will like working with her!

Check out some of Andrea’s work on our sneak peeks page!

*** Should the need arise that Joan will have to miss your appointment due to the birth of her baby, it will be left up to the customer to decide of you would like to reschedule with Joan at a later date or make your appointment with Andrea. Andrea will be available at our regular locations or in our Chackbay studio. She will be available for both evening and weekend sessions.***

Grand Isle Trip

Mark your calendar! Our annual beach trip to Grand Isle, LA is in the works. The trip will take place Saturday, April 26- One day only! We will reschedule for unfavorable weather conditions. We will begin taking appointments on March 6. Please be aware that you must come in and pay your sitting fee in order to book your session. ($45 for the first 30 minuets and add $20 if you would like to book an additional 30 minuets.). Check out our past trips in our “Relaxing” portfolio. This is a can't miss opportunity for great portraits and a wonderful opportunity for a one-of-a-kind 2008 Christmas card.

Maternity Pictures and 4-D Ultrasound

Check out my favorite maternity pictures (at 28 weeks and again at 33 weeks) and our first glimpse of our little girl on our about the photographer page. I’m sure this little girl will be the most photographed child ever!

Easter Special With Real Bunnies

2007-12-03T09:40:00.000-08:00

Where did the year go? We are now scheduling Easter Portraits with real bunnies!
414-5554 (Please do not email us for an appointment)
With the weather finally getting cool it may be difficult to think about shopping for your Easter bonnet but Easter is March 23, 2008. So we are already getting into the swing of spring! This year our backdrop will be spring pastels. Clothing choices should stay in the pastel family and have as little pattern or design as possible.
Available Dates are:
Tuesday, January 29 from 10:00 to 6:00
Wednesday, January 30 from 4:30 to 6:20 and
Saturday, February 2 from 9:00 to 6:00.
Appointments are VERY limited. Sessions will last 20 minutes. There is a one pose - $40 minimum print purchase at $10 per sheet discounted pricing. (The same as Christmas)
For samples of our past Easter specials please view our seasonal specials portfolio.

Please be aware that our baby girl is due February 27, so there may be a replacement photographer for this special.

December Sessions are all booked up and all orders for Christmas should have been in last Friday. If you would like to give photos as Christmas gifts but were too late you can call for our gift certificates. They make great gifts! 985-414-5554.

November/ December Updates

2007-11-21T10:28:00.000-08:00

Christmas Special Sessions
They're all here! Portraits from our Christmas special that were not picked up today can be picked up Monday between 3:00 and 6:00. Our Christmas pictures were a great success. If you missed out, please be ready to call December 3 to schedule your bunny pictures. We have VERY limited sessions because it is so close to my due date. We are arranging to have a backup photographer- just in case! We hope our little girl doesn't come too early!

Orders In Time for Christmas
Photographs make GREAT gifts and we have had several requests for orders to be ready in time for Christmas. In order to have your portraits in for Christmas, please have your order placed by Friday, November 30. There is about a 3 week wait on orders right now, so please plan accordingly. Don't forget about our gift certificates.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Holiday
We will be out of the studio for the Thanksgiving holiday from Thursday, November 22 through Sunday, November 25. We will reopen Monday, November 26.
We will be out of the studio for the Christmas holiday from Thursday December 20 through Tuesday, January 1. We will reopen Wednesday, January 2.

Availability
Our next available appointments for regular sessions are Thursday, December 13 and Tuesday, January 8. We are taking baby clubs ONLY on January 24, 25, 26 and February 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12. If you want NEWBORN or MATERNITY portraits please call for our special availability dates in addition to those listed above. Newborn sessions should take place as soon as possible and are best when taken before Baby is 2 weeks old.

Easter Special With Real Bunnies
We begin taking appointments for our Easter special on Monday, December 3. Appointments are VERY limited. We will take appointments for Tuesday, January 29 from 10:00 to 6:00, Wednesday, January 30 from 4:30 to 6:20 and Saturday, February 2 from 9:00 to 6:00. Sessions will last 20 minutes. There is a $40 minimum print purchase for one pose and $10 per sheet discounted pricing. (The same as Christmas)

Saturday Sessions
All of our available dates for Saturday sessions for 2008 are posted on our website. If you need a Saturday please plan ahead by looking at our calendar and scheduling early.

Christmas Dreams!

2007-11-01T05:26:00.000-07:00

Check out our NEW custom Christmas cards in our sneak peek section! We think you'll really like our contemporary and whimsical designs. You can use your Christmas special photos or use a photo you have taken with us earlier in the year.

For all Christmas sessions please have your children dressed and ready to go at your scheduled time. Due to the nature of these events, sessions are limited and will not be able to be rescheduled.

We have the following dates available for our studio Christmas special:

Friday, November 9 -12:20, 12:45, 1:00, and 1:20

Christmas Is For Children

2007-10-07T05:39:00.001-07:00

Limited Edition Portrait Sessions for 2007

Get ready for a Christmas that every child dreams of!

This year our Christmas Special will be bright, fresh, and fun with our tree and backdrop decorated with presents, toys, yummy treats, and even a full size gingerbread house!

Dressy or Casual

Christmas red and green will work very well!

Our set will be decorated with white and primary colors.

Sessions will last 15 minutes . If you have multiple groupings please book more than one session.

Monday, November 5

Tuesday, November 6

Wednesday, November 7

Friday, November 9

Saturday, November 10

Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No sitting fees!

Create your own package starting at $40 (minimum purchase).

Discounted pricing on one pose at $10 per sheet.

In addition to your package, you may also purchase Christmas cards.

***New Christmas card styles available including: folded cards, contemporary designs, and specialty papers.***

We are only taking appointments for our Christmas special during this week. The backdrop will not be altered for other types of portraits.

Call now to book your session.

985. 414. 5554

Santa Is Coming!

2007-09-26T10:05:00.001-07:00

Saturday, November 3, 2007
In addition to our regular Christmas Special we are offering pictures with Santa
to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital! One Day Only!
At L. S. Interiors
800 B St. Mary Street
Thibodaux

10:00-1:00
Take professional pictures with Joan Delatte Photography
No Sitting Fee!
Only a $20 minimum purchase!
Special Discounted Pricing!
985-414-5554

1:00- 2:00
Visit with Santa

Santa, L. S. Interiors, & Joan Delatte Photography will donate a percentage of all sales to St Jude's.

We've Been Busy!

2007-09-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

There have been so many changes and there are so many events happening!

Where do I start?

New Site

Well the new site is still under construction but I think it looks great so far! Our deadline for launching the finished site is September 27, 2007. I am excited to hear what you all think of the progress- after all, you are the heart and soul of Joan Delatte Photography- Let us know what you like and what you wish were different!

Christmas Special

We will begin scheduling Christmas Special Sessions on October 1. This is our most popular special – Don’t miss out! Please don’t email for an appointment. It’s much better to call and if we can’t answer, leave a message with your desired appointment date and time. We will get back to everyone in the order that the calls are received!

Maternity Leave

If you haven’t heard the GREAT news yet, we’re having a baby! Our little bundle is due February 27, 2008. If you are in our baby club and one of your sessions falls between January and March, please call as soon as you can to book your appointment. Please know that any sessions booked close to my due date will be tentative and rescheduled if needed. Don’t worry, if you are in our baby club we will take care of you. Just call soon so you have a better choice of sessions.

Fall Special

What a great one! Everyone loved our cute backdrop. We had fantastic fall outfits despite the warm weather and really cool costumes from scarecrows to princesses of all kinds!

Fall Special

2007-09-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

No sitting fees and special pricing! We will have a simply fun fall background this year and in the center will be a big pile of leaves for your little one to play in! 3 Days Only! Call 985-414-5554- Now Scheduling