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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Michelle & Peter June 2021 One night, Peter wanted to go look at a trail camera for hunting. He asked Michelle to come along with him, but she declined because it was too cold outside. He said it would be nice if she came and asked her to come a few more times. She kept […]

Frontenac Engagement Session

Michelle and Peter Frontenac Engagement Session
Prairies Edge Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography

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Kristine & Lucas May 2021 On Christmas Eve, there had been a giant snowstorm throughout the area that started a few days prior and was continuing on like no other. Lucas had already been up for 2 straight days clearing snow to ensure the roads were safe, which allowed many families to see each other […]

Prairie’s Edge Engagement Session

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Sarah & Peter May 2021 Through mutual friends, Sarah and Peter were introduced to each other. Not long after that, they went on their first date to dinner and a movie. First dates can be nerve wracking but it didn’t take long to for Sarah and Peter’s nerves to settle because after sitting down for […]

Blue Hill Engagement Session

Sarah & Peter Blue Hill Engagement Session
Spring Blooms Engagement Session

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Miranda & Donovan May 2021 Miranda was so excited to be going a first date, but something came up and she had to reschedule. Even though she was disappointed, she was able to squeeze in the date to her busy schedule right before leaving for a week long school trip. As she was getting ready […]

Spring Blooms Engagement Session

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Makaela + Dylan May 2021 While in college, Dylan was hanging out with some friends. One of his friends was dog sitting and Dylan was immediately drawn to the dog. He started playing with the dog and was soon in love! Eventually, this led him to meeting the owner of the dog and soon he […]

Del Rio Engagement Session

Del Rio Engagement Session

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Katie & Ben October 2020 Katie and Ben are enjoying their weekend at Vino in the Valley. It is a such a special place for them because it was where they had their first date! Ben planned for them to go on a sleigh ride and savor in the romantic winter scenery at the vineyard […]

William O’Brien Engagement Session

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Hanah & Josh October 2020 It was Valentine’s day weekend and Hanah and Josh were taking a weekend getaway to Duluth. After checking into the hotel and getting into their room, Josh wanted Hanah to join him on the patio of their room. Josh wanted her to come look at one of the buildings he […]

Theodore Wirth Engagement Session

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September, 2020 Daina & Ian After a busy Christmas Eve and Day spent with family, Daina and Ian were able to get away together. They planned to take a romantic walk to the Historic Hanover Bridge as it was beautifully light up with lights for the holiday! They walked cuddled together on the chilly winter […]

Hanover Engagement Session

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Afton & Kevin Afton and Kevin had an adventure filled trip planned for her golden birthday. They packed up their car and headed up to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Center. Both Afton and Kevin were so excited to spend Afton’s birthday mountain biking and enjoying the lake at the resort! However, Kevin’s excitement was a […]

Lebanon Hills Engagement Session

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Taylor & Jacob The college years are such a wonderful time of personal growth, learning, and developing lifelong friendships. For Taylor and Jacob, developing lifelong friendships started in their first year! In their freshman and sophomore year, they had the same friend group and were both involved with marching band and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship campus […]

Big Falls Engagement Session