
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 […]
read more
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 […]
read more
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 After many of the downtown venues have become outdated, this new spot is a welcome refreshment to the downtown wedding world.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 […]
read more
The McAlister Leftwich House was a new spot for me this past fall, and I’m so glad Katie & Andrew picked this venue! This wedding venue is a transformed historic home in the heart of downtown Greensboro, NC. It’s the best of both worlds. Downtown is just around the corner, but this space feels secluded […]
read more
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 […]
read more
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 […]
read more
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 […]
read more
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 […]
read more
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, […]
read more
Wesley proposed to Katherine on the hottest summer day of 2025. Yes, I looked it up! It was a beautiful day. Reynolda Gardens was in full bloom in the heat of the summer! I had such a fun time hiding out in the bushes to catch the proposal moment and then taking a few portraits […]
read more
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 […]
read more
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.