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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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
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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Megan & Tyler July 2021 Prior to their first date, nerves were running high for both Megan and Tyler. But as they sat down at Tyler’s favorite restaurant, talking with each other started to come easy and they ended up chatting for over 3 hours! With feeling something special, they made plans for their second […]

Mississippi River Engagement Session

Mississippi River Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography
Como Park Engagement Session

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Haley + Nick July 2021 Haley and Nick have been having fun and sharing laughs since their first date! They had planned to meet at a brewery, but it was closed for a private event. However, nothing was going to spoil their first date – even when they got lost on their way to a […]

Como Park Engagement Session

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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
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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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

Prairies Edge Engagement Session_Erica Johanna Photography
Sarah & Peter Blue Hill 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

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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

Spring Blooms Engagement Session