I photograph weddings around the US but my home is Minnesota. While I specialize in weddings and engagements, I also love shooting senior portraits! I'm so excited you're here and for you to take a look around the blog! 

Hi, I'm Erica

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Kesley & Connor August 2023 Kelsey and Connor are a couple who truly value authenticity and share a passion for hiking, exploring, family, and adventure, and their genuine kindness shines through in every interaction. Over their time in their relationship, these two have developed so many fun traditions. One being collecting cool looking rocks on […]

American Swedish Institute Wedding

Tettegouche State Park engagement session

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Mackenzie & Garrett December Mackenzie and Garrett’s story unfolded against the breathtaking backdrop of the North Shore of Lake Superior. Their journey began with their families having neighboring cabins and evolved into a beautiful romance over time. Mackenzie and Garrett bonded by their love for winter and embarked on their first date cross-country skiing. They […]

North Shore Engagement Session

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Kaylyn & Sam October 2023 Kaylyn and Sam’s love story blossomed while working at Target and further grew when Sam proposed in the Iris garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Kaylyn and Sam share a beautiful connection, enjoying each other’s company and having an innate ability to make each other laugh. It’s clear that they’re […]

Saint Paul Hotel Wedding

bride and groom portraits Saint Paul Hotel wedding

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Jori & Jack August 2023 Jori and Jack share a unique bond, having been best friends for years before taking the step into romance. Their journey together was marked by laughter and a deep connection that made them inseparable. The magic of their love story, however, truly came alive at Jori’s grandparent’s cabin, a place […]

Lovely Northern Minnesota Wedding

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Lily Class of 2024 Meet Lily! An extraordinary senior who exudes care, creativity, and a deep passion for connecting with others. What Lily loves most about herself is her ability to nurture relationships and channel her creativity into everything she does. One area she gets to use her creativity is doing pottery. For the past […]

Downtown Minneapolis Senior Session

Saint Anthony Main Senior Picture_Erica Johanna Photography

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Alissa Class of 2024 Meet Alissa! One word that encapsulates her perfectly is “fun,” and spending time with her during her Arneson Acres senior session was nothing short of it! Alissa’s enthusiasm for life is evident in her passions, particularly her love for volleyball. Alissa loves hanging out with friends, especially while shopping and listening […]

Arneson Acres Senior Session

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Marta & Jake Beldenville, WI Marta and Jake are two extraordinary souls whose love knows no bounds. If you had to describe them in two words, it would undoubtedly be caring and nice. They are the kind of people who light up a room with their warm smiles and infectious laughter. But beneath that jovial […]

The Barns of Lost Creek Wedding

Downtown Excelsior Senior Portraits

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Kenley Class of 2024 Meet Kenley! With her favorite color being light blue, it’s no surprise that her personality exudes a sense of calmness and positivity. Kenley is not afraid to embrace new experiences, making “adventurous” the perfect word to describe her. She radiates confidence and embraces her willingness to try new things, making her […]

Downtown Excelsior Senior Portraits

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Kiera & Ramon Their paths crossed through the serendipity of family friends. Kiera’s mom and Ramon’s mom knew each other through distant connections. And when Kiera saw a photo of Ramon, she couldn’t help but be captivated by his charm! Eager to play cupid, Kiera’s mom sent Ramon a picture of her daughter, sparking a […]

German Park Engagement Session

German Park Engagement Session

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Graduation Season Spring 2023 With the days getting longer and snow melting, graduation season is right around the corner! And with that, it’s time to be thinking about graduation invites and cards. Basic Invite is a great option that has so many choices! First, they have almost unlimited colors! When designing your cards, you have […]

Graduation Season with Basic Invite