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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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Newborn

The First 48 Hours Minneapolis Fresh 48 Photographer

Minneapolis Fresh 48 Photographer As a Minneapolis Fresh 48 Photographer, some of my very favorite newborn sessions happen before families even leave the hospital. There is something so tender about those first hours with a new baby. Everything is fresh and new. The tiny fingers, sleepy stretches, wrinkly feet, hospital bracelets, and the way parents […]

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Milestone

What to Expect During Your Baby’s Cake Smash Session

A cake smash session is such a sweet way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday and document that joyful, curious, squishy stage before it turns into full toddler energy. It’s not just about the cake, although the frosting-covered fingers and messy little faces are definitely part of the fun. Whether your baby dives in hands […]

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A Heart Warrior in the NICU

A Heartwarming NICU Story: Minneapolis Newborn Photography Meeting this sweet little one in the NICU was truly an honor. Born at 38 weeks and weighing just 4 pounds, 13 ounces, she was considered a preemie due to her size. This tiny but mighty baby girl is facing a severe congenital heart defect called Hypoplastic Right […]

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