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Happy 23rd Birthday, Lillian! || University of Pittsburgh Graduation

January 30, 2019 Mylina
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Today, my sister Lillian turns 23. She is brilliant and beautiful and a little silly at times. I love people who don’t take themselves too seriously. Last year, she completed her bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a career as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, so today I’m sharing images from her graduation day. My family and I made a trip to the University of Pittsburgh commencement ceremony. It was colder than it might look in these pictures, but the trip was so worth it. Maybe I’m alone in this, but I love the excitement of graduation. We may have ended up in the nosebleed section, but the atmosphere was thick with joy. This school knows how to celebrate!

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Lillian, I hope your day is amazing. I wish we lived closer and could celebrate this day together. I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and am excited to see you reach your goals. I love and celebrate you even from hundreds of miles away. Keep going!

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Mylina Russell is a wedding and portrait photographer,

based in Raleigh, north Carolina

and willing to travel

Here in Raleigh, we’re expecting  rainy days for the foreseeable future...or at least it feels that way to me. 
Yesterday, though, I got a chance to visit @parkalumnicenter during their wedding open house and the views were beautiful even in the rain. 
If you’re getting married in Raleigh and are looking for an elegant space to set the tone for your day, this venue should definitely be on your list! It’s my first venue visit of the series on my blog. Check it out! #linkinbio
Happy Galentine’s Day!
How did you decide who would stand by you on your big day?

These ladies showed up ready to serve. From steaming Taylor’s dress to reading her groom’s letter to her when she couldn’t see through her tears, these ladies helped set the tone for the entire day. 
Get you some friends who are genuinely happy for you. Choose friends who know how to make you laugh and calm you down — who are the most concerned with making your day special and stress free!

Thanks to @trp_company for letting me tag along!
MUA: @naturalbeautiesbyvee
Double tap if this song never gets old!
Tonight, I’m heading out to photograph the Cupcake Design & Sip event hosted by @profoundelegancercs and @candiecakesnc at @growler_raleigh as part of the @datenightseriesnc.
I’m excited because this is the first event in the series and I know it won’t disappoint! This event’s sold out but they’ve got some great events on deck! So be sure to check out the @datenightseriesnc!
Anyone have stories about things that may not have gone according to plan on their wedding days?
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There are some things on your wedding day that may not be what you expect (maybe some uncooperative wind like the bride pictured here). Be the type of bride that laughs it off and tells the story to your grandkids. At the end of the day, your wedding day is perfect as long as you end up married to the one you love. Happy Friday!

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