mqn photography
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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Are you looking for a way to make your family’s spring photos stand out from the crowd? Finding the perfect outfits for everyone can be stressful – particularly when you don’t have an eye for color and coordination. But don’t worry! As an experienced Minneapolis photographer, with a curated client closet you really don’t need […]

Every family in Minneapolis deserves to have memories that they can cherish for a lifetime. As a luxury photographer, based in Minneapolis, it brings me great joy to capture family moments that are worth remembering. Recently, I had the privilege of photographing a beautiful family in my Minneapolis studio. The family consisted of mom, dad, […]

As a Minneapolis baby photographer, I understand the significance of capturing the precious moments of a baby’s first year. One of the most significant milestones is the first birthday, and a professional photo shoot can help preserve those memories for a lifetime. Whether you want to document the cake smash, the decorations, or the family […]

Motherhood is a beautiful and precious phase of a woman’s life, filled with unconditional love and unforgettable memories. One of the best ways to preserve these moments is through professional-quality photography. If you’re a mother in Minneapolis, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we’ll share some tips on how to get professional motherhood photos […]

The warm, vibrant colors of spring provide the perfect backdrop for capturing your family’s special moments. Blooming flowers and lush gardens highlight the beauty of each member in your clan, making it worth taking advantage of this fleeting season with a luxury photoshoot dedicated to all that you love most. With so many breathtakingly beautiful […]

Capturing Your Baby’s Milestone Moments As a Minneapolis-based luxury baby photographer with a studio in NE Minneapolis, I understand how important it is to capture your baby’s milestones. Every moment is precious, and each milestone is a new opportunity to create lasting memories that you’ll cherish forever. That’s why I’ve put together this list of […]

As a photographer, I always look forward to fall photo sessions. The beautiful colors of fall foliage make for breathtaking backdrops, and in Minnesota, Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake is a popular venue for such sessions. Last November I had the opportunity to work with a lovely family, and despite the cold and rainy weather, […]

One of the best things about working with a professional photographer is that you get high quality prints of your photos that you can cherish for a lifetime. Printed photos are such a special way to remember your family’s special moments. I use professional labs to print your photos so that they will last a […]

As a Minneapolis family photographer, I had the pleasure of working with a lovely mom and her three amazing children for a family photoshoot near their home in Plymouth, Minnesota. This family loves, cooking together and binge-watching holiday movies for every holiday, and of course tickle fights. Their love and bond were evident in every […]

As the crisp autumn air began to settle in, I had the pleasure of capturing an enchanting family photo session in the heart of Minneapolis. This session was filled with love, laughter, and the crisp crunch of fallen leaves beneath our feet. As a luxury photographer, my focus was to go above and beyond to […]
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