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(I'm here and queer!) 1. My first name is Mei Lin (she/her) 2. I'm part of the LGBTQ+ & BIPOC communities 3. I really love pugs! 4. I’m a huge musical theatre fan 5. I care deeply about animal welfare as well as social justice issues. 6. I incorporate sustainable practices throughout your wedding photography experience
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir Portrait Session with Rescue Dog
About the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in Boston, MA
LOCAL PARK PERFECT FOR DOG WALKING
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!
Meet Rescue Dog Milo (He/Him)
A ROUGH START TURNED FASHIONISTA
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.
Milo’s New Life
A STUFFED ANIMAL COLLECTION & BIG WARDROBE FOR A LITTLE DOG
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.
An Artist Mom
AN ILLUSTRATOR & DESIGNER
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
Mei Lin (first name, pronounced "may-LYNN", she/her) is a queer Chicago intimate wedding photographer who's passionate about commemorating diverse couples grounded in the present moment. Animal welfare, social justice, and sustainability are three things that are really important to her.
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