One of the very first questions that Robin & David asked me was “What will happen if it snows on our wedding day?” It was a great question since they were planning a winter February wedding at the Barn at Reynolda Village in Winston Salem. I reassured them, but I was thinking there’s no way […]

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Welcome to The Crest Weddings & Events! This new wedding venue is located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem. After many of the downtown venues have become outdated, this new spot is a welcome refreshment to the downtown wedding world. This historic home was originally named the Rogers House. It most recently operated as a […]

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This beautiful fall wedding day in Northern Virginia was a dream! Sofie & Liam planned a beautiful wedding day that honored their union as husband and wife at their traditional Catholic ceremony and a backyard reception to celebrate with their family and friends. One of my favorite aspects of Sofie & Liam’s wedding day was […]

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Elizabeth & Gonzalo were married on a summer day in Winston Salem, NC, at the newly restored Magnolia Hill Chapel. Their wedding day was full of color and sweet moments with the family and friends who love them most. Elizabeth shared with me how excited she was about. her detail photos, and her invitation suite […]

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Claire & Cooper tied the knot on an early August summer evening. By the time I arrived at The Little Chapel at Haven Ridge, one of the worst thunderstorms I had ever seen was making its appearance. When I met Claire & Cooper at their rainy engagement session (click here to see those photos!), they […]

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Elizabeth’s summer bridal portraits at Magnolia Hill Chapel, just outside of Winston Salem, were a dream! I’m so excited to share these because she is officially a married woman! Her stunning gown is from English’s Bridal, designed by Justin Alexander. I absolutely love her dress with those little cute bows (they can even be removed, […]

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Zoe & Ty’s rehearsal dinner was held at the historic Summit Street Inn in Winston Salem, North Carolina. It was the perfect start to their wedding weekend! The tented party sat beside the brick estate which was surrounded by beautiful summer florals and a summer sunset. Guests were welcomed to beautifully set tables with vintage […]

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Maegan & Josh got married the last weekend of June at The Barn at Reynolda Village and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day! Their ceremony took place in the gardens, surrounded by the summer florals and the people that mean most to them. Just before the ceremony, the forecast wasn’t looking good. The […]

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Earlier this year, I had the honor of photographing the Sip & See event at Triple J Manor House. This wedding venue means a lot to me personally (I got married here!). This event was all about giving engaged couples a chance to explore the space, meet talented vendors, and envision their wedding day in […]

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You’ve probably already seen lots and lots of details about our wedding day on social media, but I wanted to share a bit more of my heart here on the blog. I want this blog post to accomplish two goals… As a wedding photographer, I’ve attended quite a few weddings. I have seen firsthand the […]

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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

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