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1. My first name is Mei Lin (she/her)
2. I really love pugs!
3. I’m a huge musical theatre fan
4. I care deeply about animal welfare as well as social justice issues.
5. I incorporate sustainable practices throughout your wedding photography experience
To commemorate earning an exciting new illustration + graphic design job,
Danielle decided to celebrate by getting brand new portraits of herself at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir with her rescue dog Milo (with no less than three matching outfits).
It’s one of their favorite places to go for a casual walk. With a 1.5 mile paved trail as well as the wide dirt path, it’s a dog’s natural playpen while being right in Boston, MA. It’s great not only for walking but for biking, swimming, ice skating in the winter, and more. Come for the sunset on a clear day and you get a beautiful view!
A little bit about Mr. Milo; Milo had a rough start to his life as he was found in Louisiana when he was thrown out of a car on the highway. Someone who knew Danielle’s mother saw him, rescued him, and became his foster mom until she could find him a forever home. Fortunately for little Milo, Danielle had been looking for just the right dog for a long time. And so, when her mother said she knew someone who was looking to find a home for a dog, Danielle knew this could be the one. Very quickly, she asked for pictures and then was soon driving down to Virginia to pick him up.
Since then, Danielle and Milo have happily gone on many walks at the very reservoir where they had their portrait session. Milo has an enormous plushie collection (his dinosaur is his favorite) and his happy place is in the comfort of Danielle’s arms. Decked out in three matching outfits, Danielle & Milo received so many compliments at the reservoir.
Congratulations to Danielle on the new job and here’s to Milo for being the cutest little dog clothing model ever!
Photography | Mei Lin Barral Photography
Location | Chestnut Hill Reservoir in Boston, MA
Illustrator & Designer | Danielle Hill Illustration & Design
Mei Lin (first name, she/her) is a Chicago & France intimate wedding, elopement, & dog photographer for couples who lead with love, inclusivity, and a passion for the planet. LGBTQ+ & BIPOC owned + operated. Trans rights are human rights. Love is love. Stop AAPI Hate. Black Lives Matter.
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