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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I know we are deep into fall photo sessions but right before fall the wildflowers come out and that’s what I want to share today. Finding wildflowers can be hard and once fall approaches they die off. You can still find beautiful flowers in September in gardens but July and August is when you’ll find […]

I don’t photograph a lot of extended families but I do a fair share each year. But I don’t usually do them in the studio. Most extended family sessions are done on-location because with so many family members you need space. I have a small studio in Northeast Minneapolis and actually wasn’t sure if we’d […]

Quick Answer A Minneapolis hospital newborn photographer documents your baby’s first hours in the hospital with natural, meaningful photos. During a Fresh 48 session, I capture tiny details, family connections, and the quiet moments you will want to remember long after you bring your baby home. If you are looking for a Minneapolis hospital newborn […]

I had these beautiful twin girls schedule their senior sessions with me. I probably shouldn’t say girls really they were young ladies. Anyway I had so much fun and it definitely had me thinking I need to do more seniors because they are so much fun! We headed to my favorite photography location in Minnesota, […]

Milestone sessions are everything from tummy time, sitting, 6 month, standing, one year birthdays and even for older children loosing both teeth, or celebrating any birthday. But this milestone session in my Northeast Minneapolis studio was a super fun petite birthday session. With a petite session there isn’t time for a cake smash but that’s […]
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