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Reservoir Portrait Session with Rescue Dog

September 6, 2021

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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).

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!

If you’re looking for illustration and/or design work, I cannot recommend enough that you contact Danielle:
Danielle Hill Illustration & Design

  • Danielle holding Milo while they both look to the camera. She is looking at him while he is looking off to his left. They are wearing matching denim jackets.
  • Danielle & Milo, wearing celestial outfits, walking along a path near water away from the camera.
  • Milo standing on a pathway in his camo hoodie outfit.
  • Danielle holding Milo looking at the camera. Both are wearing celestial outfits.
  • Danielle holding Milo with both of their backs to the camera. They are wearing matching denim jackets.
  • Danielle and Milo sitting on a bench. They are wearing matching celestial outfits.
  • Danielle in a black leather jacket holding Milo sideways. He is smiling at the camera while she is softly smiling at Milo.
  • Close up of Milo in a celestial onesie holding his grey plushie moon toy looking at the camera.
  • Danielle in a black leather jacket holding Milo while receiving a kiss. She is holding Milo close to her body.
  • Danielle holding Milo, donning matching camo hoodies.
  • Danielle & Milo, wearing celestial outfits, walking along a path near water.
  • Danielle in a black leather jacket. Her hands are in her pockets and she is looking towards the camera.
  • Danielle leaning down and giving Milo a kiss while holding his grey moon plushie toy. They are both wearing celestial outfits.
  • Danielle, holding Milo, smiling towards the camera with her mother and sister also both looking at the camera.
  • Danielle holding Milo. She is looking at him while he is looking off to his left. They are wearing matching denim jackets.
  • Danielle and Milo sitting on a bench looking at each other. They are wearing matching celestial outfits.
  • Danielle & Milo, wearing celestial outfits, walking along a path near water, seen through tree branches and leaves.
  • Chestnut Hill Reservoir main building atop a grassy hill with a tree in the foreground.
  • Close up of Danielle in a black leather jacket sitting on a large rock.
  • Danielle & Milo, wearing celestial outfits, walking along a path near water, seen through leaves.
  • Milo standing on a bench wearing a celestial onesie.
  • Danielle in a black leather jacket holding Milo while receiving a kiss. She is holding Milo up away from her body.
  • Danielle & Milo, wearing celestial outfits, walking along a path near water towards the camera.
  • Danielle holding Milo. She is looking at the camera while he is looking off to his left. They are wearing matching denim jackets.
  • Danielle & Milo walking towards the camera along a nice pathway. She is in a black leather jacket with black skinny jeans and he is wearing a black bowtie.
  • Danielle in a black leather jacket sitting on a large rock holding Milo. They are both looking off to their right.
  • Danielle and Milo sitting on a bench looking to their left. They are wearing matching denim jackets.
  • Danielle crouching by Milo, donning matching camo hoodies.
  • Milo sitting on a bench with part of Danielle's right arm showing on the right hand side of the photo. They are wearing matching denim jackets.

Mei Lin (first name, pronounced "may-LYNN", she/her) is a queer pug-loving musical theatre enthusiast who's passionate about commemorating diverse couples in love and their four-legged family. Trans rights are human rights. Love is love. Stop AAPI Hate. Black Lives Matter.

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