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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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With Love Valentine Mini Sessions Minneapolis Studio Photographer

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 […]

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Valentine Cutie . Minneapolis Studio Photographer

As a Minneapolis studio photographer in January and February I ran a sweet deal for Valentine mini sessions. And it’s been so fun watching all the kiddos come in and visit my subtly decorated studio. I am not one for over the top props. I love simplicity and I want your baby to be the […]

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In-Home Lifestyle Session North Oaks, Minnesota . Minneapolis Photographer

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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Last of the Fall Photo Sessions Minneapolis Family Photographer

I can’t believe it’s March and I’m just now sharing this wonderful fall photo session.  It’s been a busy year which is great!  But it makes for slow blogging of client images.  anyway by November I am wrapping up the fall family photos.  Not much foliage left and it’s getting quite cold out for the littles.  There’s […]

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Winter Family Photo Session at Como Park Minneapolis Photographer

One of the last outdoor sessions of the year took place on a cold winter day in December at my favorite location Como Park which was snowy and really wet!  It was on the verge of actually raining but stayed at a drizzle the entire time.  But we didn’t let that stop us.  We walked […]

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Newborn

7 Ways to Perfectly Display Newborn Photos in Your Home Minneapolis Photographer

There is so much to look forward to when you’re expecting and oh so many photos to capture of your beautiful little bundle. By scheduling a newborn photoshoot, you can relive the precious moments that you experience at the very beginning of baby’s life. Plus, you’ll get to share them with everyone else too, which […]

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Fall Family with Big Kids Minneapolis Family Photographer

While my favorite sessions usually always include little kids I’m growing fond of those families who have big kids.  The sessions with big kids usually go a lot smoother.  By this age everyone knows what is expected of them.  haha I was a little nervous for this session at first because dad told me he […]

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Maternity

What to Wear While your Pregnant Minneapolis Maternity Photographer

Oh you know how I love me some style boards!  I thought I would share some fun pieces I found and one of my favorite shops, Show Me Your Mumu.  These pieces are great for laying around the house pregnant or not or for a photo session especially for even after your pregnancy if you […]

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Deck the Studio Halls with lots of Holiday Cheer; Minneapolis Photographer

Sometimes the studio mini sessions happen on a day that just won’t work for your family no matter how many days I offer this always happens but I also offer petite sessions in the studio whenever is more convenient for you and your family and that is exactly what we did for this beautiful North […]

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Hitting the Trail in Your Own Backyard Photo Session North Oaks Family Photographer

I have been photographing this wonderful family since we both moved to the same neighborhood.  . . . I just figured it out to be 9 years!  I was thinking 7 and then I was like wait so it’s 2020 now the first time I photographed them was when we moved here which was 2012 that’s been […]

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