MINNEAPOLIS FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Love neutral tones and clean backdrops? Discover fine art photography for families who crave classic, fuss-free images that feel like home. Based in Minneapolis.

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Effortless and elegant family photography in the Twin Cities. Studio wardrobe, stress-free planning, and artwork made for your walls.

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Looking for beautiful maternity or newborn portraits in Minneapolis? MQN Photography specializes in natural, heartfelt images with a timeless aesthetic.

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No over-the-top props or trendy filters—just beautiful, honest moments of your growing family. Studio and on-location photography in Minneapolis, MN.

From pregnancy to baby milestones and family memories—MQN Photography creates heirloom-quality portraits with a clean, classic look.

Not just pretty pictures—your family photos should be legacy-worthy. Discover MN's top boutique photography experience for families and little ones.

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Siblings during a newborn photo session in Minneapolis

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Through wardrobe styling, calm direction, and real connection.

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

No stiff poses. No pressure.
Instead child‑led play that brings out the real you. With a curated wardrobe and a calm, guided process, everything is thoughtfully designed to help you feel confident, at ease, and beautifully seen.

This is about more than just images. It’s your legacy, captured.

It’s about creating elevated, honest portraits that hold emotion and style in equal measure. Art for your walls, albums, and the stories you’ll tell for years to come.

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

LET'S TELL YOUR STORY

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Real, Relaxed, Remembered Guide

Choose Your Family Photo Experience

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Mini Milestone Sessions

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Petite Sessions

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Signature Sessions

The Collective Membership

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What Can You Expect with the mQn Experience

You’ve got enough on your plate. Here’s what I take off it.

What to wear when nothing fits (yes, I’ve got you covered)

Your Wardrobe Worries, Solved

I’ve stocked my studio wardrobe with flattering pieces made for new moms and I’ll help you choose one that makes you feel like you.

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.

WARDROBE & PLANNING

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.

Where Chaos Meets Calm

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.

EASY ORDERING

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:

I’m Michele—mother, artist, and your calm in the beautiful storm. I specialize in emotion-forward photography for families who want more than just pictures. Here, your fleeting moments become timeless heirlooms.

Get to Know Your Photographer

Hi! I'm Michele a published 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.

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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