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Michele Quattrin Photography

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I photograph motherhood and family life with a style that feels honest, polished, and full of heart. Here, you’ll find recent sessions, planning tips, and stories from the seasons families never want to forget.

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I’m Michele, the artist behind MQN Photography. I photograph growing families with beautiful light and a full-service experience.

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A Guide to Getting Professional-Quality Photos of Mothers and Their Babies

Motherhood is a beautiful and precious phase of a woman’s life, filled with unconditional love and unforgettable memories. One of the best ways to preserve these moments is through professional-quality photography. If you’re a mother in Minneapolis, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’ll share some tips on how to get professional motherhood photos […]

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Family

Capturing the Beauty of Spring: When Is The Best Time To Take Pictures?

The warm, vibrant colors of spring provide the perfect backdrop for capturing your family’s special moments. Blooming flowers and lush gardens highlight the beauty of each member in your clan, making it worth taking advantage of this fleeting season with a luxury photoshoot dedicated to all that you love most. With so many breathtakingly beautiful […]

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Milestone

10 Must-Have Baby Milestone Photos You Need in Your Album

Capturing Your Baby’s Milestone Moments As a Minneapolis-based luxury baby photographer with a studio in NE Minneapolis, I understand how important it is to capture your baby’s milestones. Every moment is precious, and each milestone is a new opportunity to create lasting memories that you’ll cherish forever. That’s why I’ve put together this list of […]

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Family

Capturing the Beauty of Fall at Tamarack Nature Center

As a photographer, I always look forward to fall photo sessions. The beautiful colors of fall foliage make for breathtaking backdrops, and in Minnesota, Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake is a popular venue for such sessions. Last November I had the opportunity to work with a lovely family, and despite the cold and rainy weather, […]

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Newborn

Quality Photo Prints You Will Love

One of the best things about working with a professional photographer is that you get high quality prints of your photos that you can cherish for a lifetime. Printed photos are such a special way to remember your family’s special moments. I use professional labs to print your photos so that they will last a […]

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Family

Capturing the Love and Resilience of a Plymouth Family: A Photo Session Story

As a Minneapolis family photographer, I had the pleasure of working with a lovely mom and her three amazing children for a family photoshoot near their home in Plymouth, Minnesota.  This family loves, cooking together and binge-watching holiday movies for every holiday, and of course tickle fights. Their love and bond were evident in every […]

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Capturing the Joy of Family in Minnehaha Park

As the crisp autumn air began to settle in, I had the pleasure of capturing an enchanting family photo session in the heart of Minneapolis. This session was filled with love, laughter, and the crisp crunch of fallen leaves beneath our feet. As a luxury photographer, my focus was to go above and beyond to […]

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Maternity

Capture and Preserve the Moments of Motherhood with Luxury Photography

Are you a Minneapolis mom with young children? If so, you know that parenthood is an incredible journey full of priceless moments. From capturing the beaming smile on your little one’s face to reminiscing about the highs and lows in years to come, why not capture it all professionally with luxury photography? At my studio, I want […]

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Family

Spring into Action: Easy Tips for an Outdoor Photo Session

Are you looking for the perfect way to capture this season’s memories of your beautiful little ones? Look no further than an outdoor photoshoot! With spring in full bloom, what better time is there to seize idyllic images and create memories that will last a lifetime? If you’re looking for helpful tips on how to […]

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Milestone

Introducing Itsy Bitsy Milestone Sessions

Capture Your Baby’s Milestones with Itsy Bitsy Milestone Sessions As a parent, watching your baby grow and hit milestones is one of the most magical and exciting times. Every moment is special and should be cherished! At my studio, I offer Itsy Bitsy Milestone Sessions to help capture all the little moments. My Itsy Bitsy […]

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