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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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The 2021 Holiday Mini Sessions in the Northeast Minneapolis Studio

Looking for 2023 Sign up? I am so excited to announce the scheduling of the 2021 Holiday Mini Sessions being held in my Northeast Minneapolis studio. I always offer a sweet subtle set. I am not one for a ton of props. I want the focus to remain on you and your children not the […]

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Maternity

Date Night Ideas in Minneapolis Before Baby Arrives

If you are first time parents then you’ll want to read this! Once baby comes you’ll be super tired for awhile and date nights might not be a priority for a bit. Though once you get back into the groove you’ll be able to restart a lot of your favorite things you did as a […]

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Minneapolis Maternity Session on Black and White Film

I know I had already blogged this beautiful maternity session but I just received the film images I took as well. I don’t always shoot film at my photo sessions. Honestly I usually forget but sometimes I take a few but and in this case I actually shot a full roll of Ilford Delta 3200 […]

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Back to School Photos in Minnesota

By this time most of us are all back to school. It feels good to have routine back. The kids get to see their friends and things seem to be almost back to normal. Every year at the start of school and then again on the last day of school I take my own kids […]

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Naked Cake Smash Photo Session in Minneapolis Studio

Milestone photo sessions are one of my favorite things to photograph. Milestones usually mean 3 month, 6 month and 1 year! One year milestone birthday sessions are by far the most common followed up by 6 month photo sessions. Sitting milestone sessions are super adorable because babies just sit there and look cute. It doesn’t […]

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Another NICU Photo Session on the Books

Another NICU session on the books. I was able to get a couple of NICU photo sessions in before leaving on vacation back in July. I have another coming up this September but unfortunately fall is so booked I’m not sure I’ll be able to fit anymore in until winter. NICU photo sessions are complementary […]

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First NICU Session Back Minneapolis NICU Photographer

I was so excited to learn that the hospitals were letting guests in to visit families. This news meant I would be able to visit NICU families and photograph their sweet fighters again. I have missed meeting and photographing NICU babies. I am fully vaccinated so I am hoping I will continue to be able […]

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Maternity

Petite Maternity Session in the Northeast Minneapolis Studio

Petite maternity sessions are the best way to document this beautiful time in your life. These sessions are held in my Northeast Minneapolis studio and even include studio wardrobe! While a 30 minute photo session doesn’t allow for a lot of time changing outfits we can usually still get at least two outfits in to […]

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Fun Family Photo Display Ideas You’ll Want to Steal for Yourself

If you want to turn your house into a home, it all starts with adding personal touches. Artwork and photographs are just two ways that you can make a home all your own. It’s not always easy to decide how to incorporate photos into your décor though. Frames, photos, colors, and display styles all need […]

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Maternity Session Family Style in Minneapolis Studio

Last month I had this gorgeous mama in for her family maternity session in the studio. She’s expecting a baby boy and I cannot wait for their in-home newborn session next month. I just have to say though this mama is amazing she is crazy good at all these yoga poses. You can follow her […]

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