November 10th was a chilly month, and even though Kellen & Will's fingers were numb, the love that radiated from them and their closest family & friends was enough to warm all of Boston College.

Jacki & Rob's wedding is unique in that they decided to have their family and friends as their vendors; it was truly a family-oriented wedding.

Leslie & Lesley were dancing on cloud 9 during their wedding day and now they're living on it.

With the incredible help of talented vendors, Autumn came early this year.

January 1st, 2017 marked the new year. For many it is a time of self-reflection and self-improvement; it is a time of a new beginning. For many, January 1st was just another Sunday. For Neola & Joel, it was a day that will begin a new life together, a brand new adventure with a lifelong running partner.

Denise & Jeremy are two people who love each other, and most importantly love to have fun with each other. Their relaxed engagement session in the historic Beacon Hill of Boston was topped off with a gorgeous rooftop view of the beauty that Boston has to offer in the Winter.

Shannon & Jared came to Vermont during the perfect time of the year.

Nicole & Kevin love each other and don't take themselves too seriously and as a result they got some love-filled, fun & silly photos.

The very best thing about being outside in the middle of a Vermont Winter for a couples session is that you can snuggle up close, give each other surprise kisses, and make each other laugh. And that's exactly what Annmarie & Josh did.

Myrna & Mikal were fully decked out in Roaring Twenties attire perfect for a Great Gatsby themed party!

Autumn was in full swing during Lesley & Leslie's engagement session. The chilly breeze, the multi-colored leaves, and the crisp sensation of love all surrounded L + L for a perfect afternoon session. 

"Summer loving had me a blast" doesn't just happen in the film Grease.

The Burlington Waterfront during a summer sunset is one of the greatest places to be in Vermont. Jacob will be going into his senior year of high school while at the same time beginning his first year of college!

The first MBP couple has officially moved back to Vermont after living in NYC and they couldn't be happier. They have a lovely home with a great backyard for their two greyhounds, Brunnhilde & Flossie to run around in.

Bekah, a senior who loves sheep, her dog Midget, & any and all animals.

Filled to the brim with all kinds of animals, Jocelyn is a real VT Farm girl (complete with cowgirl boots!).

Every-Day Girl Power is underrated, but extremely effective & I'm thrilled that the rest of the world is coming to terms that women are here to make positive change.

All of my seniors are animal-lovers, and Emily is no exception, (with a unique spin). The Kiwi bird and the platypus are two of Emily's favorite animals, which is so much fun.

The Burlington Waterfront during a summer sunset is one of the greatest places to be in Vermont. Jacob will be going into his senior year of high school while at the same time beginning his first year of college!

A golden sun lit a golden-haired girl with her golden pup; here are the photos that will make you fall in love with the golden hour.

Myrna took to a rooftop in sunny Boston recently and was all giggles & smiles about it.

Lena doesn't let anybody rain on her parade with her optimism & enthusiasm for life (& bubble tea).

Nishat's back on the blog with a fun winter greenery flower crown!

Three's company too with best friends Katelynne, Ghislaine, & Maria!

Will loves football and has had a busy season this summer and because of this he decided to keep his session simple.

With her mom, the beautiful weather, & killer boots, Serena couldn't have asked for a better session!

Bekah, a senior who loves sheep, her dog Midget, & any and all animals.

Brigid's senior session was during sunset and with the clouds really low to the ground it was eerie and beautiful.

Filled to the brim with all kinds of animals, Jocelyn is a real VT Farm girl (complete with cowgirl boots!).

It felt like we were in a movie with a beautiful violin piece as background music

Kira chose a family friend's farm as her session location and it was absolutely stunning.

Eco-friendly Arthur came to his shoot with bike in hand & typewriter at the ready.

Laura, an amazing soprano, came for her headshot session with a gorgeous red dress & smile to match.

Taka: Best Dressed in the Boston Common with a red bowtie

Spring Dreaming in The Esplanade with the extremely sweet & inspiring Nishat

Andrew, jovial, intelligent, & multi-talented, sung on a rooftop for all the seagulls to hear this past weekend. 

2017's been a huge year for Mei Lin Barral Photography and this blogpost is dedicated to all the good that happened these past twelve months and all the good that 2018 will bring.

2016 has been a whirlwind of events through which I've met so many wonderful people.