THE JOURNAL

What Is the Collective Membership? The Collective is a membership designed for families who want more than a one-and-done session. It gives you the freedom to book any session type—maternity, newborn, milestone, family, and more without paying the creative fee each time. You’ll still purchase your image collections like a standard session, but you’ll save […]

Baby Milestone Information Out of all the beautiful sessions I get to photograph here in the Twin Cities, milestone sessions, especially that magical 6-to-12-month window, light me up every single time. As a Minneapolis baby milestone photographer, I get to see this sweet stage of babyhood unfold over and over again, and it never loses […]

mQn Experience When you are thinking about booking a photo session, it helps to know exactly what the experience will feel like from start to finish. My goal is to make this feel easy and enjoyable, whether we are in my Northeast Minneapolis studio, wandering through a gorgeous Twin Cities park, snuggling your new baby […]

This motherhood session took place in my Northeast Minneapolis studio and felt grounded from the moment they walked in. One mama, two kids, and space to breathe. No noise, no distractions just time carved out to be together and see each other clearly. And yep, those images? They reflect exactly that. Studio Simplicity, Styled Intentionally […]

About mQn Photography If you’re in Minneapolis and still on the hunt for the perfect holiday gift, it’s not too late to give something truly meaningful. Forget the fast shipping and last-minute shopping stress.  This season, give the kind of gift that grows more valuable with time: heirloom photo albums and artwork. Whether you’re looking […]

Spring 2025 Brand Shoot for Sweetpea & Co. This spring, I had the chance to photograph Sweetpea & Co.’s 2025 launch, and honestly—what a fun change of pace. Their line is bright, playful, and proudly Minnesota-rooted, and bringing their designs to life behind the camera is one of my favorite parts of commercial work. For this […]

This sweet little cake smash session was for a one-year-old baby boy and his beautiful fam, and I shot it in my bright, timeless Northeast Minneapolis studio. From the moment they arrived, I knew we were going to make some magic together. These four were so laid-back and connected exactly the kind of vibe that […]

Family Photo Information If you’ve ever spent the night before family photos knee-deep in laundry, whisper-yelling at your partner about why every shirt suddenly has a stain, this one’s for you. Deciding what to wear for family photos shouldn’t feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube and yet, here we are. As someone who’s photographed hundreds […]

Learn More About Meet Michele – Your Minneapolis Family Photographer If we were sitting down for coffee (probably somewhere cozy in Northeast Minneapolis), I’d tell you that I’ve been photographing families for over 15 years and I still get goosebumps every time I see parents’ faces light up when they see their portraits. I believe […]

See all the Holiday Card Designs Here The 2025 holiday season is coming fast, and if you’re like most of us, you’re already thinking about this year’s family holiday card. Whether you go traditional, modern, playful, or personal, a beautifully designed card is one of the sweetest ways to share love and joy with your […]