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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Dana & Alex Brackett’s Crossing Country Club May 1, 2021 A beautiful day, a gorgeous location, and a lovely couple add up to a wonderful day! Dana and Alex are a truly special couple! Dana is spunky, lively, and energetic yet is so sweet, caring, and loving! Alex may seem quiet when you first meet him, […]

Brackett’s Crossing Wedding

Dana and Alex Brackett's Crossing Wedding Erica Johanna Photography
Striking Lake Lure Wedding

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Mary & Ben The Lake Lure Inn & Spa April, 24 2021 Ben was nervous to go on his first date with Mary, but he just had a really good feeling about her. When she agreed to get ice cream at Cold Stone, he knew this was something great. Actually, after an amazing first date, […]

Striking Lake Lure Wedding

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Magda & Tom December 31, 2020 Surrounded by beautiful scenery, he waits in anticipation. He looks out over the frozen lake, snow covered trees, and takes in the moment. He’s nervous and excited but ready for this day. Soon, he sees his family start to walk down towards him and the significance of the moment […]

New Year’s Eve Wedding

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Amber & Samuel While Amber was in school to become a nurse, she made some great friends including one key person! Amber continued to spend time with this person and Sam took notice! So through social media, Sam got up the courage and asked Amber, “How do you know my sister?” After messaging a bit, […]

Winter Solstice Wedding

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October 10, 2020 Jessica & Adam Jessica and Adam had an incredible first date and had a connection immediately! For their first date, they went to a comedy club and laughed the night away. Then for their second date, they went to the Walker Art Center. What was supposed to be a walk around the […]

Historic Concord Exchange Wedding

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Wedding planning during a pandemic can be so difficult with so many unknowns. We understand how difficult it can be to make decisions when so much feels like it is out of your control. It can also be so hard to not have everything you originally planned – especially when not all of your loved […]

Wedding Planning During a Pandemic

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Abbey & Thomas August 29th, 2020 Surrounded by family members, he waits in anticipation. He’s nervous, excited, and ready for this day. Soon, he feels a tap on his shoulder and the significance of the moment hits him. He turns, sees his stunning bride and is overcome with happiness as are his family members sharing […]

Endearing Intimate Wedding

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Adelle & Joseph August 17, 2020 Adelle and Joe’s Minnehaha Pergola Garden wedding was truly special! Surrounded by their closest family and friends, they said their vows and committed to each other. Adelle & Joe are fun spirited, creative individuals, and they make each other laugh a lot. Their joy was evident throughout the ceremony […]

Minnehaha Pergola Garden Wedding

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Jess and Sam August 15, 2020 Jess and Sam’s charming backyard wedding was so beautiful and true to who they are as a couple! It was the perfect location for their family and close friends to celebrate. During the ceremony, Jess and Sam each wrote their own vows, which were so meaningful! We could clearly […]

Charming Backyard Wedding

Bride & Groom

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High School Sweethearts Even though Jennifer and Dylan didn’t go to prom together or even the same high school, they do have pictures together at prom. Jennifer and Dylan had mutual friends and found themselves at the same prom. But little did they know they were so close to each other and all they needed […]

Jennifer and Dylan