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
We took some more traditional portraits (as traditional as I get anyways) down at Sibley Park, but the favorites of the day were on the old couch we threw in the weeds – what a gorgeous family!!
I honestly thought Mom was one of the siblings when I first saw her – she looks so young...
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!
After being married for 50 years, this couple was still smiling, laughing & holding hands. I had the great privilege to photograph them & their family at the farm in Elysian where they raised all their children. It was a beautiful day - the sun was shining, the wind was blowing and they were surrounded by the love of...
Seriously – can you feel the love? The little 2-year old loving up his Daddy & Daddy loving up his beautiful wife; it doesn’t get better than that! Thanks for coming down to spend the afternoon at the park!!
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...
AGAIN – slacking in my blogging… Here are a few families that I have recently photographed! I just love to see how family members interact with one another & feel blessed to be the one to capture those moments!!
I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank everyone for a wonderful year! You have all changed my life in ways you cannot even imagine. I have been blessed to have been able to meet newborn babies just days after they were born and to celebrate milestones such as first smiles, sitting up, first steps,...
This family has such an amazing relationship… they just have so much fun! Of course, the kids pester eachother a little bit, but they joke around and laugh a lot. The first image of them cracking up just makes me smile & warms my heart.
They have been through a rough year with the daughter being diagnosed with POTS (Postular Orthostatic Tachycardia...
I photographed this little guy for the first time when he was only 6 months old – the family drove up from Blue Earth for the session. Now they live close by – yay! When we’re out for walks we can see this little guy from far away – his hair has always been so white –...
Can you tell I’ve been having fun playing in the weeds lately?!
We spent most of our time in the studio playing football, pushing around cars and reading books, but I also had this family make the trek out into the weeds. I think everyone had fun out in the field & look how cute the...
