
Mallory & Jack’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens was relaxed and genuinely fun. They were up for anything and spent their session laughing and playing around with each other! My Hybrid Workflow I photographed their session using both digital and medium-format film. I still shoot mostly digital, but I’m most intentional when I shoot film. […]
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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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This is the second time Hannah & Josh have been in front of my camera and this time it was extra special! I first met Hannah & Josh at my fall mini sessions last November and when she reached out for maternity photos, I was so excited. We did this session at Reynolda Gardens (of […]
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When Graham reached out to me for engagement photos, she wanted to see if I could get them in as soon as possible because Brandon was leaving for State Trooper school in a couple weeks. That meant he was going to have to upkeep a buzz cut for the next 10 months. So, I got […]
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It was a busy spring season with planning for our wedding, but I am so excited to share this styled shoot! It was my first time at The Bradford and it was absolutely beautiful. I brought my new film camera along, so there are some film photos sprinkled in throughout! Vendors: Planning + Host: @himherphoto […]
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Rebecca is now a wife and I am so excited to share her bridal portraits from earlier this summer! I had the best time getting to know Rebecca & her mom, Julie, before her wedding day in July. The Little Chapel is a stunning venue and it was the first time I had been since […]
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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.