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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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It’s that time when I post the Monthly Style board! I really need to remember to post these earlier in the month before styles sell out because many times that’s exactly what happens. You need to shop early. Mama’s dress here is actually a part of the studio wardrobe. The little girl’s dress is from […]
A Journey from Motherhood to Newborn Photography This beautiful in-home lifestyle session has a heartwarming backstory that truly highlights the unpredictable yet special journey of motherhood. It all began as a planned Motherhood session last year, intended to capture the loving bond between this mama and her little ones. However, as we all know, life […]
Spring in Minnesota is actually one of my favorite seasons. I say one of my favorites because personally summer is my all time favorite BUT spring is my favorite time to photograph children and family sessions. YES even more so than autumn. Spring is probably the fastest season of all. It goes by in a […]
Studio maternity sessions in my natural light studio are absolutely gorgeous if I do say so myself. Recently I have photographed quite a few expectant mamas. Something must be in the water! lol. I think we are all familiar with this baby boom we seem to be experiencing. And I love it and being a […]
Every year brings with it the opportunity to capture more memorable moments and milestones with your family. It seems that as we head into 2021, we can still expect to see a lot of the classic family photo styles with a contemporary twist that will really make them stand out. Here is what I potentially expect […]
During this global pandemic it has become not unusual to either not have newborn photos all together or wait and have them when baby has gotten a bit older. This mama who brought in her beautiful baby didn’t actually want to do newborn photos not because of the pandemic but because she said all her […]
Why I Love Maternity Sessions in My Minneapolis Studio There’s something so special about capturing the beauty of pregnancy, and I’ve become deeply fond of maternity sessions in my Minneapolis studio. These sessions are more than just photoshoots—they’re a celebration of the incredible journey into motherhood. With soft, natural light and a thoughtfully curated studio […]
As a Minneapolis Studio photographer, January and February are the two months I try and offer some additional mini sessions to start the year off in my Northeast Minneapolis studio. I only offer 2-3 mini sessions a year. Holiday, Motherhood and Valentines. These sessions are always fun because the sets are pretty basic. I’m not […]
Embracing Cozy Moments: An In-Home Lifestyle Photo Session in North Oaks As the Midwest chill settles in and the leaves have long fallen, there’s something truly special about cozying up for an in-home lifestyle photo session. I’ve had the privilege of capturing this wonderful North Oaks family since the youngest was still in mom’s belly. […]
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