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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Emily & Nick June 2021 Emily and Nick grew up only a minute apart from each other and even attended preschool and elementary school together, but their love story didn’t start until much later. They grew closer as they navigated their way through school, went on trips together and found places in common with their […]

Peace Rock Garden Engagement Session

Peace Rock Garden Engagement Session
Kristine and Lucas Intimate backyard wedding

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Kristine & Lucas June 2021 A backyard wedding is a special event where families and friends are invited to help bring together two people in celebration of their love. This simple, yet stylish ceremony brings them closer as they share their feelings and memories in the company of their loved ones. It is an opportunity […]

Intimate Backyard Wedding

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Daina & Ian June 2021 Daina and Ian are two people who make you feel welcomed and warm immediately when you are in their presence. They are both authentic, genuine and so much fun to be around! Upon walking into the Jerome Event Center, immediately the ambiance of the venue makes you feel warm – […]

Elegant Jerome Event Center Wedding

Elegant Jerome Event Center Wedding_Erica Johanna Photography
Michelle and Peter Frontenac Engagement Session

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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

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Taylor & Jacob June 5th, 2021 Taylor and Jacob have such a strong, rooted relationship. They are both very humble, kind, and thoughtful individuals. Not only are Taylor and Jacob just two of the most amazing people ever, they have wonderful friends and family who truly made their wedding the best day ever! They all […]

Lovely Eau Claire Wedding

Lovely Eau Claire Wedding_Erica Johanna Photography

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Krista & Doug May 2021 Their Engagement It was two years ago on Memorial Day weekend when Krista and Doug’s worlds would change in the most incredible way! Even though Krista loves fishing and boating at the cabin with Doug, she was traveling a lot and was hoping to spend a weekend at home. However, […]

Eagan Community Center Wedding

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Erica & Neil go to Texas May 2021 Wedding photography is demanding. As photographers, you need to be sharp, on point, and focused all day (puns very much intended). Organization and communication is key between clients, their family, and all of the vendors. Beyond that, wedding photography requires passion. When all of those things are […]

Big Bend Adventures

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