We're In Print Again... Woo Hoo!

The new "Weddings Of Georgia" magazine is out circulating in the valley. You can find it at most of the wedding vendor locations, including our studio. The magazine is a spin-off of the WeddingsofGeorgia.com website and includes tips, articles, and vendor recommendations to make your wedding day the best it can be. JE Hedges Photography can be found all through out the magazine!

First, our bride Kristen Waites appears on the cover! The image is from a "Trash the Dress" session we did with Kristen a few weeks after her wedding. She looks stunning and we are excited that our image was chosen for the cover.


Second, when you first open the magazine... there we are! Our ad is the very first page you turn to in the magazine. Let us know what you think!


Third, on page 10 and 11, you'll find an article written about Heather Stripling & Clint Tranum who won the Q107.3 and Weddings of Georgia Great Wedding Giveaway. We had the honor of being a part of this spectacular event.


Fourth, on page 14 and 15 you'll find an article written about Brook Harris and Dave Machin who were married at the Rivermill. They truly had the "fairytale" wedding with lots of obstacles they overcame. A very interesting read so be sure to pick up a copy of the magazine!


Fifth, on page 23, our images appear in the Garrett-Bullock House ad... and sixth, our images appear on page 31, in the RSC ad.

The next Weddings of Georgia issue comes out in February 2009. We look forward to the many exciting articles and features that the magazine will bring to the community!

It's Official... She loves Initials!

I had the pleasure of photographing Marianne Jordan & Brandon Faison's wedding on July 19th. I actually use to work with Marianne's father at the "quack" corporation before I became 100% self-employed. Marianne's dress was absolutely awesome! It was white and black. She had quite an ordeal with that dress weeks before the wedding when the dry cleaners caused the black dye to run all down and through the white fabric. Can you imagine the horror she experienced? The day of the wedding though... there wasn't even a spot! She looked fantastic and I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the colors and theme of their wedding... seeing as my favorite colors are black and pink as well! Marianne is really into monograms and initials and that was very evident with the theme of the wedding. Any and everything you can imagine had her and Brandon's initials on it... even her bouquet! It was really cool. I also enjoyed their Sweets & Treats Dessert bar. Fran Papenfuss made the wedding cake and it looked like a cake right out of a magazine. It was so unique, creative, and fun. Wait a minute... I've heard that slogan somewhere before???? Hee hee. Marianne and Brandon... I wish the two of you many years of happiness!!!!

Greg and Kendall

Greg and Kendall are a super-fun couple we worked with earlier this month. The whole time we were working with them, they cracked us up...even Greg! Usually Julie has to keep reminding the groom to smile---but not this time! They were such an easy couple to work with!

In addition to being a beautiful bride, Kendall has a fabulous fashion sense. Her colors were pink and bright ocean blue. It was a color combination we'd never run across...but it was so perfect for Kendall and her bridesmaids.

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Allen! Best wishes for a long, happy marriage full of laughter and love!

No Pot of Gold...

Keith and I had the pleasure of photographing Natalie Floyd's Bridal Session this evening. The clouds were dark... the thunder was rolling... and the lightning was threatning... but we prayed and God came through. The lighting was pretty perfect and even the entire session and the cool breeze kept what would have been a sweltering evening of 90 degree weather actually pretty nice.

We arrived about ten minutes early to the session, so while we waited... right in front of us appeared the prettiest rainbow. We got a quick shot and no sooner than we captured the photograph... the beautiful rainbow slowly faded. We searched and searched... but alas... found no pot of gold. :(

Weddings...Entertainment? Yes!

Has anyone else noticed that there are a ton of new wedding shows on TV. Of course, everyone knows about Bridezillas and Platinum Weddings, but there are two new shows that are loads of fun! Every bride-to-be should check them out.

The first one is called "Say Yes to the Dress". It is part documentary, part soap opera and totally entertaining. The show follows the day-to-day operations of a premier wedding salon, Kleinfeld Bridal. It's kind of therapeutic to watch, because its nice to see that everyone goes through the stress of picking a dress out. "Say Yes to the Dress" follows brides and the employees at Kleinfeld Bridal as they work to find the perfect dress. You get to see the interaction between the brides and their families, too.

The second one is called "Rock the Reception". On this show, two choreographers teach a bride and groom an awesome dance routine to do as an alternative to a traditional first dance. The choreographers are Tabatha and Napoleon, who have choreographed for Missy Elliott, Beyonce and Timbaland. They work with the couple (and usually the Maid of Honor and Best Man) to create a very fun and unique routine for a memorable first dance.

Both shows come on TLC on Tuesday nights starting at 8 p.m. I suggest them to anyone who is getting married...or, is married for that matter!

Weddings of Georgia July Wedding Extravaganza

We were a part of the WeddingsofGeorgia.com July Wedding Extravaganza yesterday at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. As always, it was a fantastic show with lots of awesome vendors showing off the great products and services they offer.

The JE Hedges booth was bigger and better than ever and we handed out our new stadium cups... which were a big hit! Hey... if you got one, be sure to hold on to it... it's sure to be a collector's item and will fetch a ton on Ebay! Ha!

Between the three of us (Julie, Keith, and Celeste), we met over 75 excited brides. We love the fact that brides are planning so far in advance too. Planning a wedding is no small feat and brides are starting early so they can lock in with the vendors of their choice.

The show was very exciting and non-stop from the minute the doors opened until the fashion show! We look forward to meeting with many of you again soon to discuss the details of your wedding day.

If you're stopping by our site because you met us at the show, be sure to comment and let us know your favorite part of the show. We love to make new friends!

Readers' Choice Awards 2008

For the second year in a row, JE Hedges Photography was voted 'Favorite Photographer' in the Ledger-Enquirer's Readers' Choice Awards. It is a blessing for this to happen once, but twice? That's AMAZING!

Thank you to all of our clients, friends, and associates that took the time to vote for us! We appreciate the positive support we receive from each of you. We look forward to working with you and your families again soon!

There she is...

London added a few more trophies to her collection on May 18th! She went to the Sunburst Pageant State level competition and RACKED UP! She is the new 2008 Georgia State Tiny Queen! There were 14 other girls in her age group. In August, Miss London moves on to represent Georgia in the International competition which will be held in August!

In addition to the state title, she also won Most Photogenic, Best Personality (we all knew that, though!), Super Model Search, Best Composite and Best Portfolio. She was the 2nd runner up in the School Wear, and 3rd runner up in the swimwear category.

Congratulations, AGAIN, beautiful girl! We'll be rooting you on in August!

A Real Life Love Story

We recently photographed the wedding of Brook Harris and David Machin. They were a fun couple to work with! You could totally see the love in their eyes when they looked at each other. What's awesome about this couple? Their SUPER long distance relationship leading up to their wedding:

Brook took a job teaching English in France. On a weekend visit to England with a friend, she met Dave. They developed a relationship while she was there that continued even after she got back to the States. A few months later, Brook went back to visit Dave in England and they realized it was meant to be. After nearly a year of traveling back and forth, Brook visited Dave and they took a vacation to Paris. While out sight-seeing on the bridges of the Seine River, Dave dropped to one knee and popped the question. Of course the answer was yes! After more traveling, their big day finally came...and now they're together all the time. Happily ever after, of course!

Oakhurst Bridal Show

We met a lot of new, beautiful faces at Oakhurst's Bridal Show on Sunday! We hope to see some of those new faces again! If you're reading this because you met us on Sunday, send us an email or add a comment to this post and say hello! We'd love to hear from you again!

How we managed to display so much of Julie's work in such a small space is completely amazing to me--but she and I pulled it off!

Thanks to all of the brides (and Mothers of Brides) that we met for helping make this show fun!

To All of Our Mothers...

That's me and my mom, Lynn, in 1980. We have the usual mother-daughter relationship...you know--she doesn't like my hair color, she offers her advice (even if I don't want it) and she loves me unconditionally.

And moms always do. No matter what, they're always there, and we wouldn't be who we are without them!

To all of our moms--Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for always being there and loving us.

A Nifty Update

Julie is always working and changing things behind the scenes that make her clients' lives easier...but are often not noticeable to the "untrained eye".

Well, now she's updated the website to make navigating easier! You'll notice that the entry page is gone, as well as the scrolling images. This makes getting on the site and getting around go a lot faster! Also, (and I think this is the COOLEST thing ever...) she has updated the galleries with a new way to view called Tilt Viewer! Now not only can you see all of Julie's beautiful wedding pictures, you can see baby, maternity and family pictures too!

If you haven't already...go over to the site and check out the galleries! I promise you, you'll be impressed. (And I'm not just saying that because I'm easily amused!) :)

Julie Interviewed in Southern Views Magazine

Our very own Julie Hedges was interviewed in the April/May issue of Southern Views magazine! The interview, called "Making Waves," can be found on page 22. In the interview, Julie weighs in on topics ranging from wedding planning to "bridezillas."

Our ad appears on page 67 and we were honored to have RSC Rentals and Garrett Bullock House use some of our images in their ads as well! Southern Views can be purchased at Barnes & Noble.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again now...none of this would be possible without the love and support we get from our friends, families and clients! Thank you for everything you do!

Just a big 'ole Cry-Fest

Kate & Jon were married on March 29th at St. Luke downtown. Now, I've done my fair share of crying at weddings. I'll cry every time a couple exchanges hand written vows to one another, I'll often cry when watching the bride dance with her father, I'll even cry at the sight of a chocolate fountain at your reception... But I must say... This was the first time I cried when I posed a bride & groom for their first picture. When I put them together (and I know this is going to sound corny) but it was just this magical moment. Seriously. I know... it sounds so cliche... but they were just meant for one another. They looked so beautiful together that I just started crying... which made them cry... so then we just all cried. Anywho... thank you Kate and Jon for allowing me to be a part of your special day. We had a blast and I look forward to working with your families in the future. Hugs, kisses, and tissues! Jules

London Hedges in Valley Parent!

Check out this month's issue of Valley Parent Magazine! My future boss, Miss London Hedges appears on page 25! It is a picture of her posing victoriously with her trophies after winning the Miss Sunburst pageant at Peachtree Mall.