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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When Caitlyn reached out to me about a mommy & me session with her daughter Ivy, I was thrilled! If you are a mom, your camera roll is likely full of beautiful photos of your little one. You are documenting every milestone on your iPhone or you might even have done professional portraits of them […]
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This family session with the Daltons is absolutely precious! Funny story, I actually ended up driving all the way to Holden Beach and back in one day! 8 hours in the car was brutal, but these photos were so worth it. It was so fun to capture this special time for this family right before […]
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Maggie’s spring senior session was stunning! Maggie is graduating from UNC Charlotte this year. She was a member of the UNC Charlotte Equestrian Team, so we did her senior portraits at the barn! Of course, her horse had to be a part of the photos! I always love when my seniors want to incorporate something […]
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Melanie & Teddy’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens was beautiful! Reynolda Gardens is my favorite location for engagement sessions because there are so many beautiful spots, and they are all within walking distance of one another! We almost rescheduled Melanie & Teddy’s engagement session because of rain but I’m so glad we didn’t! The partly […]
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Spring senior portraits at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem are my absolute favorite! Reynolda is my favorite spot for both senior portraits and engagement sessions because there are so many beautiful and diverse spots within walking distance of one another. The lighting in the gardens on a spring evening is perfect! I always start my […]
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I might have the unpopular opinion that sunrise is better than sunset! Cassidy & Ben got up before the sunrise and drove to Holden Beach for this dreamy sunrise session! Even though it was early, we had so much fun just hanging out on the beach and photographing their love for each other! Cassidy & […]
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Photographing the Medlin family at Holden Beach was so much fun! The Medlin’s take a family beach trip every year and this time I have the privilege of photographing their family on the beach! Their family is growing, and they are about to add another grandchild to the mix! It was such a sweet time […]
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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.
