My first time photographing a senior at Wake Forest University was THE BEST! Wake Forest was such a fun campus to shoot at because Winston Salem is where I live and the campus has so many stunning and iconic spots. Graduation Photos at Wake Forest University One of my favorite things about Reese’s session was […]

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One of my favorite parts of my job is how amazing it is to get to know the couples and families that I take photos of. When you book a session with me, I know what your expectations are. You are showing up to get photographed and I am showing up with my camera to […]

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Reynolda Gardens is one of my favorite places in photograph in Winston Salem! It is super pretty all year long and there is so much variety. I can spend an entire engagement or couples session there without needing another location! This is exactly what we did for Zoe & Ty’s couples session back in October.  […]

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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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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. 

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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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