These aren't just photos for the holiday card. They're a celebration of your family right now—the way your baby reaches for you, the sweet grip of little hands, the laugh you didn’t know you needed.

No stiff poses. No pressure. Just a session designed to bring out the best in your people. With a relaxed, child-led approach and a wardrobe curated to make getting ready feel effortless, everything is designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and truly present.

This is about capturing beauty in the everyday—elevated, timeless images that hold emotion and style in equal measure. Images that will live on your walls, in your albums, and in the stories you tell years from now.

Let’s create something that feels like you—and feels unforgettable.

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Beautiful images start with thoughtful details—and what you wear sets the tone. The studio wardrobe offers a curated collection of pieces for moms, babies, and little ones (plus simple, classic options for dads) to help everything look effortlessly cohesive.

Whether your session is in the studio, at home, or outdoors, these selections are available to make getting ready feel easy and the final images feel elevated.

A well-styled wardrobe brings everything together, highlighting your connections and creating artwork you’ll be proud to display.

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Let Kids Be Kids

The best photos happen when little ones feel free to be themselves. There’s room to move, play, and explore—because the most meaningful images come from genuine connection, not forced smiles.

Sessions are designed to be flexible and child-led, allowing moments to unfold naturally. It’s about capturing your family as you truly are—joyful, loving, and completely in the moment.

So take a breath, let go of the pressure, and enjoy this time together. Beautiful things happen when everyone feels comfortable.

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From Session to Artwork

A few weeks after your session, a curated slideshow of your images will arrive in your inbox—ready to view, savor, and select your collection. You'll have 24 hours to enjoy the slideshow before making your purchase, and then a full month to finalize your selections and decide how you'd like to bring them to life.

Whether you're drawn to custom-framed wall art, a linen-bound album, or a mix of favorite prints and digital files, the process is designed to feel clear and unrushed.

Want to see and feel the options in person? Samples of every product are available in the Minneapolis studio and can be viewed by appointment.

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Bring Your Photos to Life

Once your order is placed, custom artwork is carefully crafted and delivered to your door—typically within 2 to 6 weeks. Every piece is made to be displayed, held, and loved for years to come.

From framed prints to heirloom albums, these aren’t just photographs—they’re part of your home. A daily reminder of the season you're in and the people you love most.

Because the best memories deserve more than a screen—they deserve a place in your life.

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MICHELE QUATTRIN:

A Published Minneapolis Family Lifestyle Portrait Photographer

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Hi, I’m Michele—a Minneapolis family photographer with a studio in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. For the past 15 years, I’ve been photographing everything from baby bumps to big kid milestones, turning real moments into artwork that actually feels like you.

I know how much it means to have photographs that show your family at its best—genuine, connected, and relaxed. That’s why sessions with me are easygoing and child-led, with plenty of room for laughter, play, and personality. Whether we’re in the studio, outside, or at your home, I’ll guide you every step of the way.

I’ve also created a studio wardrobe filled with high-quality, neutral-toned pieces to help you look and feel pulled together without the last-minute Target run. (You know the one.)

My background is in photojournalism, so I’m always watching for the small, quiet moments that end up meaning the most. The kind of images that become part of your home—and your history.

The photos you take of your kids are for you. The ones with your kids are for them.

Let’s make both.

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Artfully Designed Sessions That Tell Your Story

Every session is designed with intention—to highlight the love, connection, and beauty that already exists in your family. With a clean, natural style and a relaxed approach, we’ll create images that feel effortless and true to you.

From the quiet anticipation of maternity to the soft, sleepy stillness of newborn days, every season has its own kind of magic. These aren’t just pretty pictures—they’re a reflection of your family’s story, captured with care and turned into artwork you’ll be proud to share and display. (But yes, they’ll also be really, really pretty.)

The moments go fast, but the photographs don’t have to.

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"Love how you capture my kids and 'freeze' them - they move so fast and don't slow down long enough for me to truly see them!"

— LUCIE C

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