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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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There’s an art to styling family portraits. Especially when you’re working with a playful crew, a holiday timeline, and a natural light studio that practically begs for soft neutrals. This family session, photographed in my Northeast Minneapolis studio, had all the right ingredients. Lively kids, laid-back parents, and outfits that made everything look effortlessly polished […]
2025 Mini Session Waitlist Look, I love my cozy studio with its soft light and predictable climate. But even I can admit there’s something magical about Christmas tree farm mini sessions. The crunch of needles underfoot, the fresh pine scent in the air, the way kids light up when they spot the tiniest tree and […]
Book Fall Now Look, I’m not here to romanticize fall. I’m not lighting a cinnamon-scented candle while writing this. Personally? I don’t swoon over brown leaves or chilly mornings. But you know who does love fall? Literally everyone else in the Twin Cities. That’s why fall family photos in the Twin Cities are a thing. […]
More Information on Family Sessions When you run a Christmas tree farm, you don’t exactly get a calm December. Between hauling trees, pouring hot cocoa, and helping families wrangle toddlers in snowsuits, the holidays are full-throttle from sunrise to sunset. So when the owners of the Kavan Family Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes agreed to […]
Book Your Fall Session Now How to Prepare for Your Fall Family Session (Without Losing Your Mind) Let me guess. You want family photos this fall, but the thought of pulling it all together makes you feel like you might spontaneously combust. Between coordinating outfits, wrangling small humans, and hoping your partner doesn’t show up […]
NICU Information Real Life in the NICU: Edina Newborn Photography That Honors the Journey NICU life is a world of its own. You don’t get handed a map, there’s no official guidebook, and no one gives you a gold star for surviving another night sleeping upright in a hospital chair. It’s raw and intense and […]
Let’s be honest—choosing a location for your family photos can feel a little like choosing a baby name. You want something meaningful, beautiful, not too trendy, and preferably without a thousand other people using it at the same time. No pressure, right? You’re already juggling school drop-offs, snack negotiations, and trying to drink your coffee […]
Fall Family Photos Minnesota Fall Photos at Lake Ann There’s something utterly magical about Minnesota fall photos—the crisp air, golden leaves, and that soft, magical light that makes every smile sparkle a little brighter. And when that autumn charm meets three darling three-year-olds, the result is pure heart-melty joy. A Friendship That Started in […]
Michele is a Minneapolis Newborn Photographer Becoming a parent—especially in those first hazy weeks of postpartum life—feels a lot like wandering through a fog. You’re running on fumes, your decisions blink on and off, and your body and mind are crying out for nourishment and simplicity. That’s why Meal Delivery for New Moms can be […]
What to Wear for Your Maternity and Newborn Photos: Style Guide There’s something sacred about these early chapters of motherhood—the curve of your belly, the sleepy softness of a newborn, the quiet magic in your family’s everyday. But knowing what to wear to capture that beauty can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why I created this […]
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