After months of thoughtful work behind the scenes, I’m so excited to officially welcome you to the new Emma Jo Marsh Photography. This rebrand has been in the works for quite some time. I’ve carefully prayed, dreamed, and crafted this with my whole heart. I wanted every detail to reflect the heart of EJMP… Timeless, […]

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I have photographed many families at the Tanglewood Park Arboretum in Clemmons. But this year was different because I found this beautiful spot! I fell in love with this spot because it is evergreen. This spot still has color into November & December. Mini sessions are some of my favorite days because I get to […]

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Get ready to see the perfect fall engagement photos at Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem! Hannah & Grayson’s engagement session at Reynolda Gardens was beautiful! The weather was a bit windy, but still warm and glowy. The fall colors were out and it was just perfect! Can’t wait for Hannah & Grayson’s 2026 wedding day […]

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This beautiful fall wedding day in Northern Virginia was a dream! Sofie & Liam planned a beautiful wedding day that honored their union as husband and wife at their traditional Catholic ceremony and a backyard reception to celebrate with their family and friends. One of my favorite aspects of Sofie & Liam’s wedding day was […]

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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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Elizabeth & Gonzalo were married on a summer day in Winston Salem, NC, at the newly restored Magnolia Hill Chapel. Their wedding day was full of color and sweet moments with the family and friends who love them most. Elizabeth shared with me how excited she was about. her detail photos, and her invitation suite […]

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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 tied the knot on an early August summer evening. By the time I arrived at The Little Chapel at Haven Ridge, one of the worst thunderstorms I had ever seen was making its appearance. When I met Claire & Cooper at their rainy engagement session (click here to see those photos!), they […]

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Elizabeth’s summer bridal portraits at Magnolia Hill Chapel, just outside of Winston Salem, were a dream! I’m so excited to share these because she is officially a married woman! Her stunning gown is from English’s Bridal, designed by Justin Alexander. I absolutely love her dress with those little cute bows (they can even be removed, […]

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Wesley proposed to Katherine on the hottest summer day of 2025. Yes, I looked it up! It was a beautiful day. Reynolda Gardens was in full bloom in the heat of the summer! I had such a fun time hiding out in the bushes to catch the proposal moment and then taking a few portraits […]

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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’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

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