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’ve recently dipped my toe into the film photography world and I’m in love! I just had to share the photos I took on my 35mm film camera while we were on our trip to Boston at the end of the summer. Enjoy these photos as much as I do! I also wanted to share […]

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Max & I made a spontaneous trip to Boston at the end of the summer for his work. I knew I wanted to photograph a couple while I was there so I started reaching out to photographers based in the Boston area. I wanted a couple that knew all the best photo locations in the […]

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Extended Family Portraits at Tanglewood Park This is the second time I’ve had Hannah & Josh in front of my camera. The first time, they brought along their two golden retrievers which was so much fun! With two golden retrievers at home, it made my heart happy. The second time, Hannah reached out to me […]

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This is the second time Hannah & Josh have been in front of my camera and this time it was extra special! I first met Hannah & Josh at my fall mini sessions last November and when she reached out for maternity photos, I was so excited. We did this session at Reynolda Gardens (of […]

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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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