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Welcome to my Blog!

In order to tell you why I love doing what I do, I have to make a confession. I have a horrible memory. I never know if I actually remember events or if I just remember them because I have seen photographs of them. Fortunately, I have always carried a camera everywhere, taking pictures of everything (much to the annoyance of many of my friends and family) so I can look back at the photographs and always remember!

Documenting every moment is the root of my style. I want you to be able to remember everything & everyone as they are at that time in their life.  Even if it means a baby is constantly making spit bubbles, or holds his fingers in his mouth, it isn't an imperfection, it is a memory of that time in their life. If a five year old is as crazy as can be, let's not force him to sit up straight and tilt his head to the camera, let's remember who he is.

I love working inside the studio and with nature as the backdrop. I love new babies, kids of all ages, seniors, families & weddings. I take pride in keeping my work modern and fresh by going to photography workshops and seminars throughout the year.

I look forward to meeting you and creating photographs so you are able to always remember the special moments in your life.

LeAnne Johansen

Category Archives: infants

3 to 11 months old

SIX MONTHS CUTE

This little girl was ALL smiles from the minute she arrived in the studio – pretty much until she left!  LOVE LOVE LOVE it when that happens!!  You have a beautiful family – must run in that Le Center blood!

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SIMPLY ADORABLE

It’s always great to see this little guy because I get to chit chat with one of my classmates from High School – it’s always great to see you guys!!
I  had such a hard time narrowing down this little guy’s images for the family to look at because he is just SO CUTE!!  He is 6...

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INFECTIOUS SMILES

It’s hard to believe that this little guys is already six months old!  It seems like just yesterday that I met him for the first time when he was a week old. 
He has an infectious smile – the big smile along with his huge eyes…SOOOOO cute! 

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SERIOUSLY CUTE!

I’m so lucky to be able to photograph so many beautiful babies!  I’m not sure they get any cuter than this little guy!  (except if they are your own, of course!)  This little guy is the son of one of my high school friends.  It’s been so fun to re-connect with her the past few...

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FULL HOUSE

Grandma booked a session for all her grandchildren – it was a full house!  Grandma, six children, parents and a family friend and her child were all packed in the studio!  I can’t wait for the day that I can build a larger studio!!
I always have a few tricks up my sleeve to get the...

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ADORABLE AT 6 MONTHS!

I photographed this little girl when she was only 6 DAYS old – here is one of my favorite newborn photos of her from then…

and now she’s already six MONTHS old!   She was SOOOO good – we played with some more hats on her this time around too – she’s just so adorable!  I can’t wait...

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PLAYING CATCH-UP AGAIN..

Here are a few little cuties from recent sessions!  I can’t believe the twins are 2 already – seems like yesterday I was down at the Mayo clinic photographing them when they were itty bitty ones!!!
                                       

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PROPS…

If you have looked through any of my galleries, you have probably notice that I’m not a huge fan of props.  On the other hand, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE one or two simple toys, blankets, or other items that mean something to the child or the family.  This little guy’s Grandpa had given him a toy...

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BEAUTIFUL BLUES

One of my favorite clients from Minneapolis came down for her daughter’s six month old session. She is just adorable… she has some big, gorgeous, blue eyes! I can’t wait to see her in another few months!!
                             

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SIX MONTH OLD

I had so much fun with this family!!  I LOVE it when the Dad’s are so excited about what I am doing – this Dad is a big softball player, so we wanted to see if their little six month old girl would still fit in his glove.   She was even nice enough to keep...

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