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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While I’m based in North Carolina, I’ve had the chance to spend time in Boston this past year thanks to my husband’s job. I’ve had the opportunity to meet new people and have loved photographing in this city! Jill & Mark’s session is a great example of making the most of unexpected weather on your […]

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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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In September, Kelly & Wes drove from Charlotte to be in front of my camera. It was a beautiful early fall day without a cloud in the sky. On the way to their session, the clouds started rolling in. We were only able to get about 5 minutes into their session before the thunderstorm was […]

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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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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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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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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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