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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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Petite Maternity Session in the Northeast Minneapolis Studio

Petite maternity sessions are the best way to document this beautiful time in your life. These sessions are held in my Northeast Minneapolis studio and even include studio wardrobe! While a 30 minute photo session doesn’t allow for a lot of time changing outfits we can usually still get at least two outfits in to […]

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Fun Family Photo Display Ideas You’ll Want to Steal for Yourself

If you want to turn your house into a home, it all starts with adding personal touches. Artwork and photographs are just two ways that you can make a home all your own. It’s not always easy to decide how to incorporate photos into your décor though. Frames, photos, colors, and display styles all need […]

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Maternity Session Family Style in Minneapolis Studio

Last month I had this gorgeous mama in for her family maternity session in the studio. She’s expecting a baby boy and I cannot wait for their in-home newborn session next month. I just have to say though this mama is amazing she is crazy good at all these yoga poses. You can follow her […]

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Is a Studio the Best Location for Your Family Photo Session?

We all take day-to-day snaps of our loved ones but it’s hard to replicate the quality that you receive from a professional photo session. When you hire a professional photographer, you get to benefit from their high-end equipment as well as their eye for a good shot. If you’re in the process of scheduling a […]

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Maternity Session in the Minneapolis Studio

Back from Vacation and Ready to Share Some Beautiful Sessions After being on vacation for three weeks, I’m finally back and catching up on blogging about all the incredible photo sessions I had right before I left. My Northeast Minneapolis studio was bustling with maternity sessions, and I loved every minute of it! There’s something […]

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Simple Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Front of Any Camera

Whether you’ve always disliked posing for photos or it’s something you’ve recently become self-conscious about, there are steps you can take to change this. Getting over your discomfort might not happen overnight but taking small steps every time you happen to be in front of a camera will eventually lead to a permanent change. Here […]

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Moundsview High School Girls Softball 2021 Season

Personal Blog Post This year was my daughter’s first year on her high school’s fast-pitch softball team. She’s an 8th grader. Last year as a 7th grader she was going to play on the freshman team but COVID cancelled the season. This year though she made their B-Squad which is the team below varsity but […]

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How to Celebrate Spring in Minnesota

Spring in Minnesota really is beautiful. As we know it lasts about two days. Usually goes from winter to summer in 0 to 90. But the flowering trees do last about a week and this is a great time to schedule your family photo session. I know a lot of people love fall photos but […]

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Why You Should Continue Printing Your Digital Photos . Minneapolis Professional Photographer

With everyone having a smartphone and DSLR cameras being readily available, digital prints make up the majority of today’s photos. It’s easier than ever to store gigabytes of photos and browse through them on your phone, tablet or computer, so why should you bother taking the time to print them out? Here are just a […]

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Preparing for Your In-Home Newborn Photo Session . Minnesota Photographer

Newborn photo sessions generally take place 6 – 18 days after birth and capture one of the most innocent periods of your child’s life. Whether you’re close to giving birth or you’ve already booked your newborn session, here are a few tips that will help you prepare. The Outfit Your baby doesn’t need much in […]

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