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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Afton & Kevin September 2021 Growing up, Afton spent a lot of time on the Emich farm with her grandparents and has very fond memories there. So when Kevin proposed, Afton knew asking her grandma to get married on the farm was top on the list for a to-do. Afton had a wonderful relationship with […]

Gorgeous Fall Southern MN Wedding

Gorgeous fall southern MN wedding_Erica Johanna Photography
Gorgeous Town and Country Club Wedding

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Katie & Ben September 2021 Katie and Ben are two of the most extraordinary people you’ll ever meet. They are both kind, energetic, caring, and so amazing to be around! Their energy and laughter are infectious and they are so compassionate, but their best traits are amplified when they are together. They compliment each other […]

Gorgeous Town and Country Club Wedding

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Rachel Class of 2022 Meet Rachel! Rachel is kind, caring and selfless. She’s also super fun, energetic, and loves to travel! This year in school, she is playing tennis and golf, and she loves to be active. After high school, Rachel wants to become an elementary school teacher so that she can make a really […]

Saint Paul Senior Portraits

Saint Paul Senior Portraits
Profile Event Center Wedding

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Hanah & Josh August 2021 To Hanah and Josh, their wedding date is extremely special. August 27th was the date Hanah’s parents got married and so it was a wonderful bonus they were able to get married on that date! Family is really important to these two, so it was even more special when they […]

Profile Event Center Wedding

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Amber & Patrick August 2021 While camping at Apple River and floating the river with a group of friends, Amber noticed a group of guys. After a while, they started chatting with the guys and it turned out they were there for a bachelor party! Amber started chatting with one of the guys named Patrick […]

Whitetail Woods Wedding

Whitetail Woods Wedding_Erica Johanna Photography
Pebble Creek Golf Club Wedding

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Jennifer & Dylan July 17, 2021 While Jennifer and Dylan couldn’t have their wedding as originally planned due to COVID, they still wanted to get officially married on their original date. So, last summer on July 18th, 2020, they had an intimate backyard wedding with plans to celebrate big the following year. Well almost a […]

Pebble Creek Golf Club Wedding

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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

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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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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