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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There’s a common assumption that outdoor photography sessions should be reserved for spring and fall. But I’ve found winter to be an unexpectedly beautiful time for portraits—especially in a place like Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem, NC. Even in December, Reynolda has a quiet elegance to it. The evergreens stay vibrant, the architecture adds charm, and […]

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I photographed six beautiful families during my fall mini sessions! Mini sessions are perfect for couples and families to update their family photos yearly. Many families bring along their pups because they are part of the family too. Mini sessions are perfect for kids because they can only smile for so long! I offer mini […]

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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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The Trotter Family was such a joy to have in front of my camera. Their sweet little boy Wyatt was the perfect age to first be in front of the camera. His little personality is starting to show and he was perfect the entire time. We took our time walking around Reynolda Gardens on this […]

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One thing is for certain, your life is busy when you have kids. Gathering everyone together, coordinating outfits, and all smiling at the same time may seem impossible. I totally understand that. You may feel the desire to skip professional family photos, because its easier to snap a photo on your iPhone. But I promise, […]

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Can you believe that these were taken in this family’s backyard? From the early fall weather to the beautiful sunset coming through the trees in their backyard, Everything was perfect about this sweet session with the Klutz family. When Rebecca asked me if they could do their family session in their backyard, I was so […]

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Extended Family Portraits at Tanglewood Park This is the second time I’ve had Hannah & Josh in front of my camera. The first time, they brought along their two golden retrievers which was so much fun! With two golden retrievers at home, it made my heart happy. The second time, Hannah reached out to me […]

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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 Caitlyn reached out to me about a mommy & me session with her daughter Ivy, I was thrilled! If you are a mom, your camera roll is likely full of beautiful photos of your little one. You are documenting every milestone on your iPhone or you might even have done professional portraits of them […]

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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

Biltmore Estate fall couples photos | Alex & Casey

boston summer couples photos | kyla & dillon

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