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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: children

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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BABY ON THE MOVE

This family is AMAZING!   Just imagine… they put their house on the market, sold it in about a week, had a BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY & now living in temporary housing until they move to France!  They are part of an organization called “Campus Crusade for Christ” - their mission is to help people grow in their relationship with God.  
I wish you...

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MINNEAPOLIS MATERNITY & NEWBORN

Wow!!  I was really far behind on my blog… I have a maternity & the newborn photos to go along with it.  Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!!
Here is my favorite photo from the maternity session:

and some of my favorites from the newborn session:

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NINE MONTHS & STILL CUTE AS EVER

I have posted this little guy’s newborn, 3 month and 6 month sessions on my blog, so you’ll probably recognize him with his amazing curls!!  Love him!  I can’t wait for his 1 year session… we’re going to have SO MUCH FUN playing outside!

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TWO YEARS – TOO CUTE!

I just love photographing this little girl – she is SO DANG CUTE!  This session was SO MUCH FUN she had way more smiles than EVER before!  Here are a couple of my favorites from the session, along with a short little video. 

and here’s the video of our session..

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BIRTHDAY SMILES {and cries}

This little guy had a nice long nap on the 2-hour trip to Eagle Lake & woke up with a ton of smiles for his session – we wore him out in the studio and then he crashed on their drive back home to Otsego!  His Mommy and I used to live down the street from one another and went to...

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SPRING IS HERE!

Nothing says spring more than a fun pair of rain boots!  This little 18-month old girl came in with her pretty dress & her bright rain boots that she refused to take off for Mom before getting to the studio.  I thought they were great, so we put them on the correct feet and took...

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LITTLE PILOT

All we were missing at this session were some old-fashioned knickers!  This little 2-year old boy was adorable in his sweater and cute hat.  He was full of energy and was “all-done” after a couple clicks of the camera.  We pulled out a few tricks and got some great smiles out of him.  Thank you for...

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HAPPY {messy} BIRTHDAY!

Oh, I love the messy birthday cake sessions!  I think the parents love it even more when they find out that I clean up the mess when they leave.  This little sweetheart was lovin’ her cake – we ended up giving her a bath because she was full of cake from head to toes.  LOVE IT!

and...

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SILLY SMILES

I can’t believe how much this little two year old grew over the past year – so much taller, longer hair and such a great personality.  She was full of smiles and silly faces for the session.  Happy Birthday, sweetie!!

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