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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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Maternity

What do I need for a maternity photo session

Maternity photos are a beautiful way to document your pregnancy journey and capture this special time in your life. Here are a few things you’ll need to make sure your maternity photo session is perfect: More Information Clothing: For your clothing, you’ll want to choose something that makes you feel comfortable and beautiful. Consider a […]

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Family

Top 5 Places To Take Your Family Photos In The Spring

Spring is a time when the weather starts to get nicer and everyone begins to come out of hibernation especially here in Minnesota. Families take this opportunity to have fun and enjoy the outdoors. When you are looking for the best family photographer for your spring photo session you’re going to need some ideas and […]

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Family

Capturing Memories at Como Park: A Spring Photo Shoot with My Daughter

As a mom of a teen daughter, I’m always looking for ways to capture special memories. What better way to make lasting memories than by taking photos? That’s why last spring I took my daughter to Como Park in St. Paul for some photos. The weather was perfect, the scenery was stunning and we had an amazing time […]

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Newborn

Capture Those Precious Moments with Baby’s First Photoshoot

There’s nothing quite like welcoming a newborn into your family. Those first days are fleeting, and many parents want professional newborn photography in Minneapolis to preserve every tiny detail—from sleepy yawns to delicate fingers. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, a newborn photoshoot is a meaningful way to create lasting memories of this […]

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Newborn

Capturing the Moment: An In Home Lifestyle Newborn Session in Minnetonka

These first time parents were so excited to finally welcome their beautiful baby girl into the world. Although she was an older newborn, this gave us the opportunity to capture her personality that had already started to show. I’ve been honored to be part of their lives as I have been able to document this […]

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Family

January Style Board: Outfits for the Whole Family

With the start of 2023, many are in the process of scheduling their yearly family photos. Who can blame them? It’s a great way to document your family’s growth and development throughout the year. But what do you wear? I’ve got you covered with this January style board! From mom to dad and baby, we’ve […]

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Family

A Fall Family Session Share with a Twist at Tamarack Nature Center

This past fall I had another beautiful family session at Tamarack Nature Center. Mom and dad looked amazing, and their little boy was dressed to the nines from Piccoli & Co., a shop that specializes in classic clothing with a modern twist. To top it off, this session was extra special as Dad planned to propose […]

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Family

A Fall Family Photo Session at Tamarack Nature Center

Capturing beautiful family memories is a treasure that can be passed down for generations. I had the pleasure of taking photos of a lovely family on the first weekend of October at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake. The session started off with bright sunshine but we were soon surprised by a short rain […]

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Maternity

When to Schedule Your Maternity Photo Session

Capturing the beauty and wonder of pregnancy through maternity photography is a cherished way to commemorate this special time in your life. And while there are many milestones throughout your pregnancy that make for amazing photo opportunities, there is one particular window of time that is generally considered the best time to schedule your maternity […]

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Family

Capturing Family Photos at the Historic Burwell House

Memories fade, but photos last a lifetime. This fall, I had the pleasure of capturing some beautiful memories for one special family at the historic Burwell House in Minnetonka, MN. Even though the house was under construction, the grounds were just perfect for their family photo session. Mom, dad and their three young boys looked […]

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