Mei Lin Barral Photography
Chicago LGBTQ+ Intimate Wedding & Dog Photographer
LGBTQ+, BIPOC, & Woman-owned | She/Her | Mei Lin (first name) “may-LYNN”
About Mei Lin
Mei Lin Barral Photography documents queer Chicago intimate weddings and elopements for couples in love with their four-legged family. If you and your partner are the type of people who hang out with dogs at parties, then you'll fit right in. She is a quiet, introverted soul, just like most of her couples. This helps her observe and capture the most tender candid moments on your wedding day without being obtrusive. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and as a queer woman of color, she is a safe place for all couples of all genders, sexualities, races, and religions.
Everyone deserves a safe place to have their love documented and Mei Lin will show you how beautiful your love is.
Staying Sustainable
Mei Lin Barral Photography prioritizes using sustainable methods throughout every aspect of her business, including but not limited to:
Rechargeable & reusable batteries across all photography equipment
Paperless (electronic) invoicing, contracts and photo gallery delivery
Only utilizes digital photography methods (does not produce film photography waste)
Recycling any and all materials used for office purposes, including lighting
Archival high-level photo albums and prints to ensure a long lifespan and long-term enjoyment of the products
Purchasing photography equipment second hand to prolong the use of products
Donating and/or reselling photography equipment instead of throwing things away in a landfill
Eco-friendly materials used for packaging, photo albums, prints, and wherever else possible throughout office needs
Using public transit whenever walking to a location is not ideal, and if public transit is not an option, using the most fuel/energy-efficient mode of transportation available
Utilizing minimal office space which means there is no secondary office or studio location
Utilizing second-hand, up-cycled, & repurposed materials, equipment, and furniture
Participating in a plant-based lifestyle including diet and materials used
