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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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One Year Cake Smash Photography Session

A cake smash session is the perfect way to commemorate your baby’s first year. We captured some beautiful moments of this baby girl who loves dancing and baby shark.  She has grown so much just since our session, mom says she talking and walking a lot more now!   Outfit Selection For her session, mom had […]

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Newborn

4 Easy Ways to Minimize Clutter for Your In Home Lifestyle Photo Session

Whether you love taking photos of your family or you’ve finally booked that family photo session, taking clutter into consideration is a part of the process. The last thing you want is to have the perfect shot of the people you love only for a pile of laundry or scattered toys to be lingering in […]

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Simple Tips to Perfectly Capture Baby’s First Christmas

Celebrating baby’s first Christmas is one of the many milestones you can look forward to and a memory you will want to look back on for years to come. Your parents and grandparents took photos of your first Christmas and now it is your turn. The lights, the cute outfits, the beautiful colors, everything about […]

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Newborn Photo Session Share with an Older Newborn Baby Boy

I was so excited when this mom, dad and baby came to my natural light studio in NE Minneapolis for their photo session. Mom and baby were outfitted from my studio wardrobe that is available for all clients to use. I love being able to provide beautiful clothes for my clients to use during their […]

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How to pick the best photography package for your needs

If you’re like most moms, you want to capture your family’s precious memories in the best way possible. And if you’re thinking about hiring a professional photographer, you may be wondering which package is right for you. This blog post will walk you through the different photography packages offered by professional photographers, so you can […]

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Fall in love this season with the most beautiful family photos

As the leaves start to change color and the weather becomes cooler, it’s the perfect time to fall in love with family photos again. Capturing your loved ones during this special season is a priceless way to cherish memories that will last a lifetime. So get your family ready and lets get some adorable autumn shots! Capture […]

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Fresh 48 Photography Session at Fairview Southdale Hospital

I was thrilled to photography this family’s fresh 48 session at Fairview Southdale hospital! Fresh 48 photo sessions take place within the first 24 hours of a baby being born, and I just love how natural and relaxed they are. This beautiful baby girl was born on June 15th, and she was just perfect! She […]

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6 family photo session locations in the Minneapolis Area, Minnesota

Are you looking for a beautiful location to take your family fall photos? Minnesota is home to some amazing spots that are perfect for photos this time of year. Here are six locations in the Minneapolis area that will give your photos a gorgeous autumn feel. 1. Minnehaha Falls The Minnehaha Falls is one of the […]

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Capture your Child’s Precious Milestones in the NE Minneapolis Studio

Preserving your child’s milestones is important, especially during their first year of life. That’s why the Ne Minneapolis studio offers milestone sessions to capture these memories! Sessions are available for babies as young as 3 months and older. Come in for a portrait session and we’ll document your child’s growth with photos that you can treasure […]

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Best places for family photography in the Minneapolis area

There’s no doubt that family photography is a popular pursuit. After all, who doesn’t love capturing memories of their loved ones? If you’re looking for some great places to take family photos in the Minneapolis area, you’re in luck. Check out these spots for some inspiration! Outdoor locations such as parks, gardens, and nature reserves […]

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