Lindsay & Louis’ spring engagement session at Reynolda Gardens was absolutely perfect! We had the most beautiful sunny afternoon, and the florals at Reynolda showed off for us. When Louis reached out about engagement photos following his proposal to Lindsay, I was so excited. I had just photographed Lindsay with her best friends, who were […]

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Mallory & Jack’s spring wedding day was so elegant AND a really good party! These two planned a day with classic details, spring florals, and so much fun with their friends and family. Mallory’s timeless bridal look was absolutely stunning! The two were married at Highland Presbyterian Church before making their way to The Crest […]

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The Kinsleeshop Farm with Katie Brooks Event Co., two weekends in a row?! Peyton & Robert had the most beautiful spring wedding day this past March. Their day made use of everything I love about The Kinsleeshop Farm. They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony looking over the property, cocktail hour outside in the warm spring […]

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How do I even begin to describe Claudia & Andrew’s wedding day? Let me start by saying that Katie & Anna Blue from Katie Brooks Event Co. are the best wedding planning team. They created a truly one-of-a-kind wedding day for The Vinsons. Claudia’s mom works at The Kinsleeshop Farm, so she has seen many […]

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Jeanna & Blake’s November wedding is scheduled for next year at Cadillac Service Garage in Greensboro, NC, so they decided to do their engagement session there too! They wanted to use all the iconic spots inside and outside of this beautiful downtown Greensboro wedding venue. To name just a few – the bar, the steps, […]

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Get ready to see the perfect fall engagement photos at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem! Hannah & Grayson’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens was beautiful! The weather was a bit windy, but still warm and glowy. The fall colors were out and it was just perfect! Can’t wait for Hannah & Grayson’s 2026 wedding day […]

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Cynthia & Kirkland are so cute together! Their engagement session was this past summer at Reynolda Gardens, where they will be getting married. When the session first started, it was cloudy, and I was worried about rain. By the end of their session, the sun came out, and we got beautiful golden hour light. I […]

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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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Claire & Cooper’s engagement session was truly a scene out of The Notebook. Claire & Cooper’s elopement date was coming up, and we wanted to make sure they got to enjoy their engagement photos beforehand. So even though there was rain in the forecast, we decided to meet for their engagement photos at the Tanglewood […]

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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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