Congratulations are in order! You’ve found your person. Now it’s time to celebrate your love.

the experience

My cousin's wedding was the first one I ever attended and I remember being in awe of everything during that day. I saw the photographer document the gorgeous bridal gown + shoes and instantly knew I wanted to photograph every part of a wedding day and a couple’s love story.

I intentionally work with the most wonderful couples who prioritize celebrating their love with the sole requirement that they themselves feel joy on their wedding day above anything else.

Specializing in intimate weddings, I love to help couples look back on the small tender moments that may have gone unnoticed on the day of. I prioritize giving my couples time and space for themselves even and especially while photos are being taken. I love to learn about people as individuals and as couples; the questions I ask during portraits are to help you ground yourself in the present moment to make the most of your incredible wedding with your partner.

All love deserves to have a safe space to flourish.

Beginning at 950

There's always a time within your love story that deserves to be cherished. These are at least one hour portraits that include personalized location recommendations, a hand-edited & retouched gallery, a dog expert, and a queer-led safe space.

Couple Portrait Sessions

BEGINNING AT 1,150

Elopements are for those who prioritize the celebration you have between yourself and your future-spouse. They include at least one hour coverage, personalized location recommendations, a hand-edited & retouched gallery, a dog expert, and a queer-led safe space.

Elopements

Beginning at 2,950

You prioritize your exclusive guest list while celebrating in a relaxed way that puts your wishes at the forefront. All wedding collections include at least three hours of coverage, a hand-edited & retouched gallery, a dog expert, and a queer-led safe space.

Intimate Weddings

Beginning at 4,250

You're having an intimate wedding, but that doesn't mean you need to have a traditional intimate wedding timeline. This is for celebrants who have extra love to be photographed that cannot be contained. Includes at least six hours of coverage, a hand-edited & retouched gallery, a dog expert, and a queer-led safe space.

Full Day Weddings

The Experiences

First of all, congratulations! You’re getting married to your best friend and that is such a wonderful thing.

Please fill out the contact form to let me know where, when, and with whom you’ll be celebrating your love.

1. places

I'll email you personalized wedding photography collections based on what kind of celebration you're planning.

This will include additional information like frequently asked questions.

2. overture

Next you can elect to schedule an introductory video call so that we can meet one another and you can learn additional personalized wedding photography information.

3. Start of Act 1

If you decide you'd like to have me for your day, (first of all thank you!) I will email you a contract, your new Client Portal, & you'll send your 50% retainer.

Your contract and retainer can both be done online and is super user-friendly.

4. Act 1 Finale

Now it's time to schedule your engagement session.

I love it when my couples choose a meaningful location -- it could be the place you had your first date, where one of you proposed, or it could be an entirely new adventure for you both.

5. Intermission

Your wedding day is about two months away which is when I'll touch base to go over all the details including vendors, final timeline, & more for your day.

This ensures you get the most beautiful photos of your celebration.

6. Act 2

The day is finally here, you're really getting married!

This is a new chapter in your love story and I'll be here to commemorate your day. I'll also be here for you throughout your day to lend a helping hand.

7. Grand Finale

You're full of love and one week after your wedding you'll receive an exclusive sneak preview gallery from your celebration!

8. Standing Ovation

Finally, you'll receive your full wedding gallery.

This is the moment when you'll receive your gorgeous wedding photos to reminisce and relive a momentous occasion in your love story.

9. Curtain Call

Now it's time to memorialize your wedding experience.

Your hand designed and archival-printed wedding album will be a beautiful way to be able to relive your day for years to come.

10. Exit Music

The MB experience

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

"Mei Lin did a fantastic job on our engagement and wedding photos. The candid photos taken during preparation, the ceremony and reception were truly amazing and captured the spirit of our wedding wonderfully. We cannot recommend Mei Lin enough."

Emma, Maya, & Kona, engagement session with rescue dog

"Everything that Mei Lin did was above and beyond our expectations. We are a same-gender couple who got engaged and wanted a romantic photoshoot with our pup in our city, Chicago. Not only that, but she was personally so wonderful to work with. She took the time to get to know us, our story, and our family and incorporated our personalities into the photos."

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.'"

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!”

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."