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Get to know the photographer

Family & Lifestyle Portraits

Hi, I’m Megan — the heart behind Megan Johanna Photography. I’m a mom, photographer, and full-time client service professional with a love for creating meaningful experiences for the people I serve.


My background in the financial world has taught me the importance of trust, communication, attention to detail, and building lasting relationships — qualities I carry into every session. Behind the camera, my heart is in capturing warm, honest, and timeless moments that tell your story just as it feels.

The little moments are never really little — they are the pieces of your story you’ll want to hold onto forever.

Motherhood

My motherhood story is such a big part of who I am. Becoming a mom changed the way I see the world, the way I love, and the way I capture moments. It taught me how quickly time moves — how the little things, like tiny hands, bedtime snuggles, silly smiles, and everyday chaos, become the memories we want to hold onto forever.


Being Caroline’s mom is one of my greatest joys, and it is the reason I care so deeply about preserving real, meaningful moments for other families. Motherhood is not always perfect or polished, but it is beautiful, emotional, and worth remembering exactly as it is.

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Photography

My photography story is such a big part of who I am. What started as a way to preserve meaningful moments became something that changed the way I see people, connection, and the beauty in everyday life. It taught me how powerful one image can be — how the little things, like soft smiles, quiet snuggles, belly laughs, and in-between moments, become the memories we want to hold onto forever.


Being a photographer is one of my greatest joys, and it is the reason I care so deeply about capturing real, meaningful moments for other families. Photography is not always perfect or posed, but it is honest, emotional, and worth remembering exactly as it is.

A few more facts about me

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I've started the business

At the age of 24

I'm obsessed with

CRISP DIET COKE

My perfect hobby

COLORING

I'm proudest of

BUILDING THIS DREAM

Favorite podcast

CRIME JUNKIE

My best friend

MY DOG, CHARLIE

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Kind words

Megan was incredible and so fun to work with!! We had an amazing time and the photos were beautiful. Highly recommend Megan for all your photo needs! I hope to work with her again

MEGAN B.

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Kind words

Megan was so fun and easy to work with! She captured our vision for our photos so well and kept us laughing and natural throughout our session. Would highly recommend her to anyone and definitely plan to use her in the future!

CHATEL Family

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Kind words

Megan is by far my favorite photographer. She is so good at getting my little ones attention and making him smile. She did all of my maternity pictures & all of the pictures of his first year so far. There is nothing sweeter than my little one giving her the biggest smile when he sees her. If you feel any type of nervous or uncomfortable she will definitely put all of that at ease.

MCCRARY FAMILY

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