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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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Spring at Como Park, St. Paul Minnesota

Spring is my favorite time to take pictures because I love pink and I love all the flowering trees.  It’s become a tradition to take my kids out.  This year we weren’t really allowed to go out until just about the end of the spring season because of the Covid Pandemic.  We managed to go […]

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Creative Tips for Documenting Your Next Family Road Trip

How to Capture Stunning Family Road Trip Photos: A Guide to Preserving Your Adventures Planning a family road trip can feel like a logistical mission, but once you’re on the road, the stress fades, and the adventure begins. Whether you’re already passionate about documenting your travels or you want to start capturing more details of […]

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Welcome Back Motherhood Session

Oh how I missed being away from the studio for the past couple of months.  I’m so glad I was able to get back to it.  The one thing that really bummed me out was I had my first annual Motherhood Mini Sessions scheduled and we had to postpone them!  Such a bummer BUT now […]

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Portrait Photography Styles Explained Minneapolis Photographer

When it comes to hiring a photographer you don’t just want to go with anyone. Each photographer will specialize in a niche and favor a certain style when they shoot. If you want something more traditional you wouldn’t want a photographer that prefers to shoot documentary styled shoots. This tends to be an overlooked factor […]

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June Style Guide

In honor of Motherhood Sessions ALL SUMMER LONG I wanted to share this beautiful style guide for June!  Find the links to purchase below.  Act fast styles sell out fast! Mama DressGirl DressBoy ShirtBoy Pants Mama’s dress is COMING SOON to my client wardrobe! Ready to Book your Summer Motherhood Session? BOOK NOW Michele is […]

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Ideas for Capturing Perfect Pictures with Dad

He reads to you and tucks you into bed, he plays catch with you and makes you laugh until your tummy hurts and he gives you good advice when you need it the most. He is your dad. Having moments between a father and his children captured is the perfect gift for Father’s Day or […]

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Top 5 Family Photography Trends

If you absolutely love taking photos of your family, you may be interested to know about some of the trends that you can expect to see a lot more of this year. Expect to see beautiful and meaningful images that incorporate classic elements. Here are the top 5 family photography trends for this year. Pets […]

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9 Summer Memories to Capture with Your Children

The key moments that every parent should capture with their children this Summer. The warm summer months are the perfect time to take a vacation with your family and just spend more time outdoors in general. From barbecues and catching fireflies to eating ice creams on the beach, there is nothing quite like summer. If […]

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Why an Outdoor Location is Perfect for Your Family Photo Session

Who doesn’t love to be outside when the weather is warmer? Your children certainly do. Here are some reasons why an outdoor location is perfect for your next family photo shoot. –        Natural light is great for photos. When your photographer has lots of natural light to work with, they don’t need to worry about […]

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Creating Memorable Stories Using Black and White Photography

What is it about black and white photography that gives photos such depth and a whole different mood? If you’re a fan of black and white photography and want to use it to create your own stories, here are a few tips that will definitely help. –        Plan your story Getting organized doesn’t mean you […]

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