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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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

Tettegouche State Park engagement session
German Park Engagement Session

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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

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Kelsey & Connor January 2023 After meeting through mutual friends, Kelsey and Connor developed a wonderful friendship. Over time, they grew closer and closer while spending time together in their friend group. Then on their first one on one date, they went to a breakfast diner and realized how they could really be themselves around […]

Whitetail Woods Engagement Session

Winter Whitetail Woods Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography
Snowy Afton Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography

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Marta & Jake December 2022 For their first date, Jake asked Marta if she would like to go to the Stillwater Ice Castle where they could walk around the castle drinking hot chocolate getting to know each other. Marta was so impressed by his wonderful, romantic plan for their date that she couldn’t bear to […]

Snowy Afton Engagement Session

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Kaylyn + Sam October 2022 In the summer during college, Kaylyn was working at Target when she met this really great guy. Soon they were talking more and then went on their first date to the movies. When getting to know each other throughout dating, they discovered they love to exercise together, relax on Sundays […]

Fall Arneson Acres Engagement Session

Fall Arneson Acres Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography
Wood Lake Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography

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Jori & Jack October 2022 Jori and Jack have been best friends since high school and share a love for the Office, fishing, camping, and their pets. Even though they met in high school, they didn’t go on a first date until they were in college. Their goofy sides with their incredible sense of humors […]

Wood Lake Engagement Session

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Julie & John June 2022 Throughout high school, Julie and John were friends and had a lot of similar interests. They both enjoy trying new foods, going out to the movies, and doing anything outside. Then, when they were on a church mission trip in Arizona together, they felt a spark. It was during that […]

Golden Prairie Engagement Session

Golden Prairie engagement session _Erica Johanna Photography
Olivia & Allen_Erica Johanna Photography

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Olivia & Allen May 2022 It was a Friday afternoon and Allen had gotten home after a long, not so great day. In the process of the day, he was reflecting on his life and his relationship with Olivia. So he decided to write her a letter. When he got home, Allen explained to Olivia […]

Minnesota Prairie Engagement Session

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Sarah & Bob December 2021 After meeting through friends at a party, Sarah and Bob both felt something extremely special. So since the partying theme worked well for them, they decided to go to a Super Bowl party for their first date! And they hit it off! They soon learned they had so many similar […]

Hansen Tree Farm Engagement Session

Hansen Tree Farm Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography
Henry's Woods Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography

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Laura & Taylor October 2021 When asked what makes them a unique couple, Laura and Taylor said their love story since it’s so unconventional After initially connecting and setting up a first date, Taylor stood up Laura. After a couple years, Taylor reconnected with Laura and asked her out on a date. He wanted to […]

Henry’s Woods Engagement Session