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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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A Fall Family Photo Session at Tamarack Nature Center

Capturing beautiful family memories is a treasure that can be passed down for generations. I had the pleasure of taking photos of a lovely family on the first weekend of October at Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Lake. The session started off with bright sunshine but we were soon surprised by a short rain […]

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Maternity

When to Schedule Your Maternity Photo Session

Capturing the beauty and wonder of pregnancy through maternity photography is a cherished way to commemorate this special time in your life. And while there are many milestones throughout your pregnancy that make for amazing photo opportunities, there is one particular window of time that is generally considered the best time to schedule your maternity […]

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Capturing Family Photos at the Historic Burwell House

Memories fade, but photos last a lifetime. This fall, I had the pleasure of capturing some beautiful memories for one special family at the historic Burwell House in Minnetonka, MN. Even though the house was under construction, the grounds were just perfect for their family photo session. Mom, dad and their three young boys looked […]

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Maternity

Where to shop for cute maternity clothes in Minneapolis

You’re pregnant and feeling radiant! Now it’s time to find stylish looks that make you feel like the beautiful, glowing mama-to-be you are. Fortunately, there are several amazing places to shop for maternity clothes in Minneapolis. Here is a list of some of the top boutiques that offer fashionable options for soon-to-be moms. Over the […]

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Capturing Special Moments at Tamarack Nature Center

Memories are precious, and there is no better way to capture them than with a professional family photo session. This fall, I had the privilege of dressing and photographing a beautiful family at Tamarack Nature Center. The brother, sister, mom and dad were so much fun to work with as we played games and walked […]

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Newborn

What is Fresh 48 Photo Session

Capturing those first few hours or days after your baby is born is so important and a Fresh 48 session is the perfect way to do that! A Fresh 48 session is a documentary style photo session that takes place in the hospital within the first 48 hours after your baby is born. Moments to […]

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Best Practices for Your Newborn Photo Session

Congratulations on your new arrival! This is such a special time and I’m honored that you’re considering me to capture these memories for you. Newborn photo sessions are best held when baby is between 5-14 days new. This is when they still curl up so nicely and haven’t quite figured out how to stretch out […]

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Your family Photo Album, Just in Time for the Holidays

The holidays are a busy time of year, but they’re also a great time to reflect on the past year and all of the memories you’ve made with your family. One of the best ways to do that is by flipping through a beautiful family photo album. I offer both heirloom albums and coffee table […]

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Milestone

Cake Smash Fun with Twin Boys

As Minneapolis Baby Photographer, I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to capture so many special moments. The unique milestone occasions are certainly among my favorites! To mark their first birthday, these cuties celebrated with a cake smash like no other! It was all grins from start to finish as the one-year-olds squished, squashed and […]

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Fresh 48 Photo Session with Newborn Baby Girl

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family’s fresh 48 session with their newborn baby girl at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. This family is on my baby plan, so I’ll be seeing them again for their newborn session, sitter session and one year session too. I just love getting to watch […]

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