Mallory & Jack’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens was relaxed and genuinely fun. They were up for anything and spent their session laughing and playing around with each other! My Hybrid Workflow I photographed their session using both digital and medium-format film. I still shoot mostly digital, but I’m most intentional when I shoot film. […]

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I photograph at Reynolda Gardens often, and honestly, I never get tired of it. No two sessions are ever the same here. Every couple or family brings something new! Marlee & Chris are two of the kindest people I’ve met! We started at the Reynolda House for their first outfit and made our way down […]

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This Reynolda Village engagement session was extra special because it was for two of our best friends, Natalie & Ian. I’ve had the privilege of photographing a few special moments in their story – their proposal, engagement session, and even their wedding day (which one of my associates photographed so I would stand by Natalie’s […]

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This spring, I photographed Morgan & Cal’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens. They brought their sweet chocolate lab for photos! I love when couples bring their pups to sessions because they are part of the family too! If you’re thinking about bringing your dog to your engagement session, here are a few helpful tips to […]

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I’m a little behind at blogging so many beautiful sessions and weddings from the spring and summer of 2025, so here I am! I’m attempting to get caught up because these moments are too good not to share. Kicking us off is Sofie & Liam’s early spring engagement session at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem, […]

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When Izzy reached out to me to photograph his proposal to Tayloe on New Year’s Eve, I was so excited! From creating a decoy plan to organizing a surprise celebration and New Year’s Even party at Graylyn Estate, Izzy had carefully through through every detail. Planning a proposal can feel overwhelming, but that’s where I […]

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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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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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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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When Graham reached out to me for engagement photos, she wanted to see if I could get them in as soon as possible because Brandon was leaving for State Trooper school in a couple weeks. That meant he was going to have to upkeep a buzz cut for the next 10 months. So, I got […]

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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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