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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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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Emily & Dequan chose to do their engagement session along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a place that means a lot to Emily because she graduated from Appalachian State. We planned for a June evening and the forecast looked perfect, but as we both drove into Boone, the clouds rolled in. If you’ve spent time in […]

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Zoe & Ty’s rehearsal dinner was held at the historic Summit Street Inn in Winston Salem, North Carolina. It was the perfect start to their wedding weekend! The tented party sat beside the brick estate which was surrounded by beautiful summer florals and a summer sunset. Guests were welcomed to beautifully set tables with vintage […]

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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 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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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’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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