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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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Finding Wildflower Fields in Minnesota

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 […]

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Extended Family in the Northeast Minneapolis Studio

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 […]

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Newborn

Minneapolis Fresh 48 Photographer | What to Capture During Your Hospital Session

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 […]

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In Home Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session in Minneapolis

In home lifestyle newborn sessions are usually quite popular because they are so convenient for new moms or any mom who has just had a baby. It can be hard to get out of the house when you have a toddler and a newborn or multiple toddlers and a newborn. Or even just a newborn! […]

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Senior Sisters at Como Park

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, […]

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Petite Milestone Photo Session With Sibling in the Studio

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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The 2021 Holiday Mini Sessions in the Northeast Minneapolis Studio

Looking for 2023 Sign up? I am so excited to announce the scheduling of the 2021 Holiday Mini Sessions being held in my Northeast Minneapolis studio. I always offer a sweet subtle set. I am not one for a ton of props. I want the focus to remain on you and your children not the […]

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Maternity

Date Night Ideas in Minneapolis Before Baby Arrives

If you are first time parents then you’ll want to read this! Once baby comes you’ll be super tired for awhile and date nights might not be a priority for a bit. Though once you get back into the groove you’ll be able to restart a lot of your favorite things you did as a […]

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Minneapolis Maternity Session on Black and White Film

I know I had already blogged this beautiful maternity session but I just received the film images I took as well. I don’t always shoot film at my photo sessions. Honestly I usually forget but sometimes I take a few but and in this case I actually shot a full roll of Ilford Delta 3200 […]

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Back to School Photos in Minnesota

By this time most of us are all back to school. It feels good to have routine back. The kids get to see their friends and things seem to be almost back to normal. Every year at the start of school and then again on the last day of school I take my own kids […]

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