The Bond Family had recently found out that they were expecting baby #2 when we photographed this session! Their first kiddo, Gracie, was full of energy and we had so much fun running around at the Tanglewood Arboretum together. Enjoy these special family photos before this family of three becomes four! Winston Salem Family Photographer […]

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Another stunning senior session on the blog today! Claire’s senior portraits are one of my favorites I’ve had the honor to photograph. Claire is an absolute natural in front of the camera AND she picked stunning outfits and the best location around – Reynolda Gardens. Claire and her mom drove all the way from Raleigh […]

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Greer & Dallas have been married for a year! What a fun milestone to commemorate with couples photos! These two decided on a small, intimate courthouse wedding last year and didn’t hire a photographer. So they were ready to splurge to celebrate being married for one year! We spent this warm fall evening running around […]

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I had so much fun running around at The Little Chapel with Elizabeth & Gonzalo! These two were down for absolutely everything I suggested. E&G even walked out in the middle of the field for the best lighting! You can tell how much they love each other and how excited they are to get married! […]

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The Trotter Family was such a joy to have in front of my camera. Their sweet little boy Wyatt was the perfect age to first be in front of the camera. His little personality is starting to show and he was perfect the entire time. We took our time walking around Reynolda Gardens on this […]

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One thing is for certain, your life is busy when you have kids. Gathering everyone together, coordinating outfits, and all smiling at the same time may seem impossible. I totally understand that. You may feel the desire to skip professional family photos, because its easier to snap a photo on your iPhone. But I promise, […]

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When Maegan sent me her inspiration for her engagement photos, I knew that downtown Winston Salem would be the perfect spot! When Maegan & Josh showed up, I immediately knew that I was going to talk about their outfit choices in this blog post. I recommend to my clients that they pick two different outfits […]

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You’ll never guess how I met Megan & Luke! Megan & I are a part of the same coaching program (shoutout to Nate Chanski!). She & Luke were headed to NC for vacation and she reached out on our coaching program Facebook group looking for a photographer in NC. So, of course, I reached out! […]

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Can you believe that these were taken in this family’s backyard? From the early fall weather to the beautiful sunset coming through the trees in their backyard, Everything was perfect about this sweet session with the Klutz family. When Rebecca asked me if they could do their family session in their backyard, I was so […]

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Zoe & Ty’s engagement session holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Zoe & Ty since the summer of 2021, back when we were all working at a local summer camp together. This was before Zoe & Ty started dating! Zoe & I became fast friends that summer, and […]

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I’m Emma Jo, a Wedding & Portrait Photographer based in Winston Salem, NC, creating timeless imagery on both film and digital that feels intentional and true to you. 

This journal is where I share my favorite stories, the people I’ve had the joy of photographing over the years, and take a deeper look into the heart behind my work. 

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Summer wedding at the Barn at Reynolda Village

Biltmore Estate fall couples photos | Alex & Casey

boston summer couples photos | kyla & dillon

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