Lauren lucked out with a beautiful sunny evening for her senior portraits at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem! Lauren chose my Full Senior Experience, so she wore four adorable outfits during her session. We bounced around to all the beautiful spots in front of the Reynolda House and then down in the formal Gardens. My […]

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Lydia graduated from the University of Virginia in December of 2024 but wanted to commemorate her time there with senior portraits during the summer. We picked Reynolda Gardens because she loved the open fields and florals there, of course! Lydia is also a senior photographer herself, so she had a specific vision for her senior […]

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Choosing your outfits is the most important part of planning for your senior portraits. I’m sharing photos from Quinn’s spring senior session at Reynolda Gardens because her wardrobe is a perfect example of color choices, variety, and coordinating outfits with different locations. Quinn booked my Full Senior Experience, which gave us plenty of time for […]

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This past April, I photographed Kendall’s senior portraits at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem, NC. Her session took place right when the azaleas were blooming and it was perfect! Perfect for Every Season Reynolda Gardens is beautiful year-round, which makes it my favorite go-to spot. In spring, summer, and fall, there’s always something blooming that […]

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Another stunning senior session on the blog today! Claire’s senior portraits are one of my favorites I’ve had the honor to photograph. Claire is an absolute natural in front of the camera AND she picked stunning outfits and the best location around – Reynolda Gardens. Claire and her mom drove all the way from Raleigh […]

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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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