
How do I even begin to describe Claudia & Andrew’s wedding day? Let me start by saying that Katie & Anna Blue from Katie Brooks Event Co. are the best wedding planning team. They created a truly one-of-a-kind wedding day for The Vinsons. Claudia’s mom works at The Kinsleeshop Farm, so she has seen many […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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I photograph at Reynolda Gardens often, and honestly, I never get tired of it. No two sessions are ever the same here. Every couple or family brings something new! Marlee & Chris are two of the kindest people I’ve met! We started at the Reynolda House for their first outfit and made our way down […]
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This Reynolda Village engagement session was extra special because it was for two of our best friends, Natalie & Ian. I’ve had the privilege of photographing a few special moments in their story – their proposal, engagement session, and even their wedding day (which one of my associates photographed so I would stand by Natalie’s […]
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This spring, I photographed Morgan & Cal’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens. They brought their sweet chocolate lab for photos! I love when couples bring their pups to sessions because they are part of the family too! If you’re thinking about bringing your dog to your engagement session, here are a few helpful tips to […]
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I’m a little behind at blogging so many beautiful sessions and weddings from the spring and summer of 2025, so here I am! I’m attempting to get caught up because these moments are too good not to share. Kicking us off is Sofie & Liam’s early spring engagement session at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem, […]
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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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Zoe & Ty’s engagement session holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Zoe & Ty since the summer of 2021, back when we were all working at a local summer camp together. This was before Zoe & Ty started dating! Zoe & I became fast friends that summer, and […]
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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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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.