
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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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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These two are married! Rebecca & Caleb said “I do” on the most dreamy summer day at The Little Chapel in front of their closest friends and family, that are obviously so important to them. At her bridal session, Rebecca expressed to me how excited she was about the details of her wedding day. From […]
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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.