The Bond Family had recently found out that they were expecting baby #2 when we photographed this session! Their first kiddo, Gracie, was full of energy and we had so much fun running around at the Tanglewood Arboretum together. Enjoy these special family photos before this family of three becomes four! Winston Salem Family Photographer […]

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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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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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This senior portrait session is extra special to me! Kinslee is one of my closest friends. She graduated this past spring from North Greenville University. We met working at a local summer camp and we’ve been besties ever since. Kinslee is a missionary and loves the Lord. She is going to serve the Lord in […]

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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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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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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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