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.

Thank you, Nina!

It is very easy to take great images when the bride and groom are so beautiful!

"Julie,
The pictures are AWESOME!!!! They are just beautiful - THANK YOU!!! You did an incredible job!! I am just so excited! I cannot wait to show them to everyone else.

Thank you again!
Nina"

It was our pleasure, Nina!

She's a Star!

Our friend Kristen stopped by Reed's to check out her pretty picture!

Reed's Jewelers

For the entire month of April, Reed's is having a Bridal Jewelry promotion at the store in Peachtree Mall! They asked us if we would mind displaying some of our work the first weekend of April to help them kick off the promotion! Of course, we do not mind! They'll be giving out goody bags all month long, so if you're in the mall, stop by and see them!

Trash the Dress!

We did another fun Trash the Dress session with one of our favorite clients, Kristen Hartmann-Waites! Trash the Dress sessions are just a fun way to get one more use out of your most beautiful item of clothing...your wedding dress. As always, Kristen was fun to work with and her pictures turned out beautiful!

There's Nothing Better Than Mom's Approval!

Don't get me wrong, when the bride and groom approve, that's awesome, too! But when we do such a good job that the mother of the bride gives her seal of approval...we've done something great!

"Hey Julie,
I just wanted to tell you how wonderful it has been working with you. You are probably the easiest person in the world to work with. From the first minute me and Serena walked into your studio we felt like we had known you all our lives! Serena had found you online and saw your wedding pictures and she knew right away that she wanted you to photo her wedding. She would not even think of talking to anyone else and I'm so glad I went with her on this one. The bridal pictures and the wedding were both so much fun, just watching you, Keith and Serena was a blast. Also, Celeste is so sweet and we enjoyed her help at the wedding. I would recommend anyone to see you before they talked to anyone else for any pictures. From beginning to end this has been an awsome experience and you helped make Serena's day perfect. Thank you so much, we love you!!!" -Tammy Mills, mother of Serena Mills-Cobb

Thank you, Tammy! We had a lot of fun on Serena's big day! We're honored that you chose us to be a part of it!