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First name: Mei Lin
(pronounced “may-LYNN”)
she/her
LGBTQ+ & BIPOC
Woman-Owned & Operated
MeiLinBarralPhoto@gmail.com

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Wedding Collections Begin at
4,000
most couples invest
5,000 - 7,000

Elopements Begin at
1,000
Most couples invest
2,000 - 3,000

Couple Sessions & Animal Portraiture Begin at
650

Chicago & Beyond

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Paige & Chris, wedding

"Our wedding was so personal. Mei Lin was actually the only person involved with the day of event that wasn't an old family friend. There were so many small touches and Mei Lin highlighted all of them. Our wedding was VERY dog friendly and she did a great job showcasing all of their personalities."

Missy, Tom, & rescue dog Marigold, elopement & anniversary session

“Our dog is very anxious and Mei Lin took all the necessary steps to help her feel more comfortable. Mei Lin is professional, kind, thoughtful, and produces gorgeous photos. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”

Sarah & David, wedding/anniversary session

"I'm so pleased with the photos [Mei Lin] took; not only are they beautiful, but they so successfully capture the essence of our relationship in all of its quirky glory that one friend of mine said, 'These are the best wedding photos ever.'"

Danielle & rescue dog Milo, portrait session with dog

"After the day was done, all I could think was that I wanted to schedule another one... It will definitely not be my last! And I recommend Mei Lin to all my friends and family. She is kind, professional, highly skilled, and gets great results."

Erin, Jeff, & rescue dog Princess, wedding & engagement

"We hired Mei Lin to photograph our wedding and engagement photos. She is well prepared, responsive to emails, and very professional. We can't wait to have her photograph our wedding!"