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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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Studio maternity sessions in my natural light studio are absolutely gorgeous if I do say so myself. Recently I have photographed quite a few expectant mamas. Something must be in the water! lol. I think we are all familiar with this baby boom we seem to be experiencing. And I love it and being a […]

Every year brings with it the opportunity to capture more memorable moments and milestones with your family. It seems that as we head into 2021, we can still expect to see a lot of the classic family photo styles with a contemporary twist that will really make them stand out. Here is what I potentially expect […]

During this global pandemic it has become not unusual to either not have newborn photos all together or wait and have them when baby has gotten a bit older. This mama who brought in her beautiful baby didn’t actually want to do newborn photos not because of the pandemic but because she said all her […]

Why I Love Maternity Sessions in My Minneapolis Studio There’s something so special about capturing the beauty of pregnancy, and I’ve become deeply fond of maternity sessions in my Minneapolis studio. These sessions are more than just photoshoots—they’re a celebration of the incredible journey into motherhood. With soft, natural light and a thoughtfully curated studio […]

As a Minneapolis Studio photographer, January and February are the two months I try and offer some additional mini sessions to start the year off in my Northeast Minneapolis studio. I only offer 2-3 mini sessions a year. Holiday, Motherhood and Valentines. These sessions are always fun because the sets are pretty basic. I’m not […]

Embracing Cozy Moments: An In-Home Lifestyle Photo Session in North Oaks As the Midwest chill settles in and the leaves have long fallen, there’s something truly special about cozying up for an in-home lifestyle photo session. I’ve had the privilege of capturing this wonderful North Oaks family since the youngest was still in mom’s belly. […]

I can’t believe it’s March and I’m just now sharing this wonderful fall photo session. It’s been a busy year which is great! But it makes for slow blogging of client images. anyway by November I am wrapping up the fall family photos. Not much foliage left and it’s getting quite cold out for the littles. There’s […]

There is so much to look forward to when you’re expecting and oh so many photos to capture of your beautiful little bundle. By scheduling a newborn photoshoot, you can relive the precious moments that you experience at the very beginning of baby’s life. Plus, you’ll get to share them with everyone else too, which […]
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