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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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I was so honored when the other day I received an e-mail from Peerspace telling me they named me one of the 6 top lifestyle photographers in Minneapolis! Say what? I’ve been photographing lifestyle photography for over 10 years now so it’s truly an honor to be recognized for what I love to do. They […]

I had this beautiful family come into my studio in Northeast Minneapolis to celebrate their youngest turning one. I absolutely adore milestone sessions in my studio. My studio is space is perfect for it. The focus is all on you, or your child or your family. Even though the family photo session is in my […]

It’s not uncommon for customers to request all of their photos from their photographer after their session but when a photographer refuses, it can leave clients feeling confused and sometimes even frustrated. So why won’t your photographer give you all of your images after your session? What you’re entitled to It’s important to remember that […]

Whether you’ve booked a family, couple or portrait photo session, every shoot should be a memorable one. While your photographer will do everything they can to make your photo session as successful as possible, there are a few things that you can do to ensure fantastic results every time too. *Before we get started I […]

Thinking about updating your family photos? Here are a few of the latest trends to consider. Family photography has been reinvented. More and more families are stepping away from traditional studio photography and opting for a more documentary style shoot that will tell their story and reflect their unique style. Modern family shoots are meant […]

Wondering how often you should update your family photos? This is what you need to know. Busy schedules, family commitments, and lengthy to-do lists mean families don’t always get the time to update their family photos. The years also seem to be going by faster and faster, which is especially true when you have children. […]

Your furry companions are already a part of your family, so it only makes sense to feature them in as many of your family photos as possible. Whether it’s a wedding, engagement or family photo shoot, dogs really bring something extra special to the shot. It can, however, be slightly trickier to get your dogs […]
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