Mei Lin Barral Photography

07/15/2025

Calling all Chicago dog parents + dog lovers!

Come celebrate (with your dogs) my business' 10 year anniversary!

RSVP via the link in my profile or visit the link directly:
www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-dog-parent-event-mei-lin-barral-photography-10-year-anniversary-tickets-1439948397419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Chicago Dog Parent Event Details
Date: Sunday 8/3/2025
Location:
1322 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610
Parking: No dedicated parking -- there is a mix of free and paid street parking.
Dog Friendly: Of course!
Cost: Free! Just be sure to RSVP via the Eventbrite link so we know to expect you.
Will vendors accept cash/cards? It will be up to each individual vendor what method of payment they accept. Bring both cash and a card just in case!
Description: A dog-friendly event celebrating MBP's 10th anniversary in business where Chicago's dog parents come together, build their dog community, and support local small businesses within the dog community.

Thank you to our amazing vendors! Come support and meet your local Chicago small businesses.

Host + Wedding & Elopement Photographer:
Venue & Dog Daycare:
Sponsor + Bespoke Dog Apparel:
Sponsor + Artist & Muralist:
Wedding Pet Attendant:
Dog Walker + Pet Sitter:
Florist:
Dog Bakery:
Dog Treats: .snacks
Indoor Dog Park & Community Space:
Bakery:
Tea:
Pet Portrait Artist:
Cupcakes:
Tuxedo:
Jewelry:

Photo Accessibility in the comments below.

06/26/2025

Hi folks!

I am hosting a special dog-friendly event to celebrate MBP’s 10th anniversary on 8/3/25 and would love to add on more vendors!

It is free to apply + free to participate. : ) Please apply by 7/13/25 at the latest.

We already have 5 wonderful vendors who have joined on but would love to grow the party.

Learn More & Apply Here: https://forms.gle/apHF9qTbRAAxuhpo9

04/01/2025

Ingrid & Lex absolutely love Winnemac Park and it was the obvious choice for their portrait session.

With the beautiful setting sunlight through a willow tree, they celebrated so many milestone achievements through this portrait session:
-Their marriage
-Amazing improvement with their reactive sweet Selkie
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-Creating a family they're proud of

Here's your reminder to celebrate all the things, even on a random Monday. Any time is the perfect time to memorialize the joy in your life. You don't need an excuse to treat yourself to photography.

Acceessibility | 5 photos from a q***r couple session at Winnemac Park in Chicago, IL.

1 | Close up of a mixed-breed dog wearing a green silky ribbon as a collar. She is laying on a picnic blanket and one of her mom's knees is visible and the other mom's hand with matching colored nails is visible.
2 | Couple sitting on a plaid picnic blanket in a park. Their dog is sitting in between them, giving one of them a lick/kiss. There is a small bouquet of flowers in a glass jar in front of them off to the side.
3 | Couple standing side-by-side looking at one another, smiling. Their arms are around one another.
4 | Couple holding hands while walking towards the camera. One is looking straight to the camera, adjusting her hair, while the other is looking down at their mixed breed dog walking in between them.
5 | Mixed breed dog seen from behind squeezing her face in between her moms who are standing facing one another.

03/14/2025

This sweetheart of a pug turned 5 today!

Happy birthday Hazel, may today bring you so many zoomies, loads of cuddle time with your people, and of course the best naps.

P.S. Hazel’s mom Anna Piotrowski is a wedding violinist who performs just the most stunning pieces. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a romantic and timeless way to elevate your wedding day celebrations. ❤️

Hazel: on Instagram
Hazel’s Mom: www.PiotrowskiViolin.com

Accessibility | Young fawn pug sitting in the grass with some yellow flowers. She is wearing a white harness and is looking up, above the camera.

03/13/2025

New blogpost featuring a Chinese-Taiwanese-American Q***r Greenhouse Loft Chicago Wedding!
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For their first dance, they went with a *wicked* good song choice of Dancing Through Life from Wicked the Musical! The couple love this musical; as part of an ideal date night, the couple would love to have a personalized meet-and-greet with the cast of Wicked. This song choice perfectly encapsulated the fun that Haley & Jeff chose to have during their wedding. As the couple have said, their intention for the day was to focus on “memories, friendship, love, a bunch of q***r weirdos having fun together”.
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Click the link in my stories, in my profile, or visit the link directly here:
MeiLinBarralPhoto.com/blog/a-chinese-taiwanese-american-q***r-greenhouse-loft-chicago-wedding/
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Accessibility in the comments below.
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Huge thank you to Haley & Jeff’s Vendors!
Photography |
Venue |
Venue Coordinator | Becca from
Floral Design |
Officiants | Friends of the spouses Alyss Weissglass & Ash Hurtado
Catering | , , &
Cake & Dessert | .Chicago
Hair & Makeup Artist |
Jeff’s Wedding Attire (Bespoke Changshan) |
DJ |
Transportation |
Dog & Cat Caretakers | Spouses’ family members

11/17/2024

New wedding planning resource is live on the blog!!
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Are you looking to plan a wedding that is in between an elopement & a large bash? An intimate wedding sounds perfect for you! I may be biased as these are my *favorite* types of weddings because you can go all-out for a smaller group of guests and don’t have to worry about the traditional expectations that can come with a larger wedding.
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Share this guide to anyone you know who’s planning their intimate wedding!
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www.MeiLinBarralPhoto.com/blog/chicago-intimate-wedding-planning-guide/

You’ll have to read the full blogpost to see the entire list of recommended vendors, but here are some featured vendors:
Wedding Planners



Dog Coordinators



Venues



Wedding Attire



Makeup Artists



Hair Stylistsbarber.jackie


Caterer



Videographer



Florist



www.MeiLinBarralPhoto.com/blog/chicago-intimate-wedding-planning-guide

Chicago intimate wedding photographer for couples in love + their four-legged family. For dog parents and people who hang out with dogs at parties.

09/17/2024

Happy to be back on Facebook and show you loads of q***r joy!

The previous business page was hacked and is no longer accessible so this is my new and current business page for my photography.

Mei Lin Barral Photography: Chicago intimate wedding, elopement, & dog photographer for couples grounded in the present moment.