The "I just had a photo shoot!"/sharing photoshoots thread!

**VanoraSirene** · 07-11-2016, 08:11 PM

Thank you dear!

**Mermaid Caspiana** · 07-11-2016, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by mermaidenspins

How did the shoot go? I am scheduled to have a shoot this coming Saturday with them here in San Diego. They haven't gotten back to me yet about makeup, hair, or anything! I'm getting a bit nervous.... I hope I have a great experience and get a gorgeous picture like you did!

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How does one get a photoshoot with project mermaids? I follow them on Instagram and love their photos.

**mermaidenspins** · 07-11-2016, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid Caspiana

How does one get a photoshoot with project mermaids? I follow them on Instagram and love their photos.

Thanks for asking how it went! It was tons of fun. It took about an hour. I showed up with multiple types of jewelry to change into, but only changed one item during the shoot. They didn't really do anything to my makeup or hair (except help me re-braid the braids) so, I would come 100% ready. They asked my bra size, showed me the tops that I should choose from and I picked two, then settled on the one we all agreed looked the best. Then the hardest part- putting on the tail! I have never worn a tail EVER, so, it was so new and amazing to have it all happen together!
They helped me learn how to breathe out all my air ahead of submerging so I wouldn't blow out bubbles while the pics were being shot. You have to empty your lungs basically before going under- which is kind of counter intuitive, but makes sense for pics. They did not contact me until a week before the shoot, so don't get too nervous. When they sent me the address, I GoogleEarthed it so I would know what the pool and the house looked like from the front. It helped me a lot. It was a lovely small pool, but 9' at the deep end. At the 3/4 mark, I was diving doing twirls and just letting loose. They said those turned out well. I should have shots w/notes in 2-3 weeks to choose from. They had a great way of being very calming and supportive. I let them know I was nervous from the start! I hope they turned out better than I am imagining they did.
I am not sure how to load pics onto here- so, if you want to see the whole shoot from my husband's point of view (above water) I put it on my Facebook page ( Julianne Bredestege) or www.facebook.com/julianne.bredestege
Ok, I need to figure out how to get them from my phone to the pages for you! I haven't uploaded them yet I guess- give me a few minutes...

**Mermaid Mia** · 07-11-2016, 08:46 PM

Simply gorgeous!

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**Mermaid Caspiana** · 07-11-2016, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by mermaidenspins

Thanks for asking how it went! It was tons of fun. It took about an hour. I showed up with multiple types of jewelry to change into, but only changed one item during the shoot. They didn't really do anything to my makeup or hair (except help me re-braid the braids) so, I would come 100% ready. They asked my bra size, showed me the tops that I should choose from and I picked two, then settled on the one we all agreed looked the best. Then the hardest part- putting on the tail! I have never worn a tail EVER, so, it was so new and amazing to have it all happen together!
They helped me learn how to breathe out all my air ahead of submerging so I wouldn't blow out bubbles while the pics were being shot. You have to empty your lungs basically before going under- which is kind of counter intuitive, but makes sense for pics. They did not contact me until a week before the shoot, so don't get too nervous. When they sent me the address, I GoogleEarthed it so I would know what the pool and the house looked like from the front. It helped me a lot. It was a lovely small pool, but 9' at the deep end. At the 3/4 mark, I was diving doing twirls and just letting loose. They said those turned out well. I should have shots w/notes in 2-3 weeks to choose from. They had a great way of being very calming and supportive. I let them know I was nervous from the start! I hope they turned out better than I am imagining they did.
I am not sure how to load pics onto here- so, if you want to see the whole shoot from my husband's point of view (above water) I put it on my Facebook page ( Julianne Bredestege) or www.facebook.com/julianne.bredestege
Ok, I need to figure out how to get them from my phone to the pages for you! I haven't uploaded them yet I guess- give me a few minutes...

So glad to hear it went well!

Sounds fun! How did you get a photo shoot with them in the first place?

**Luna Dreamtide** · 07-11-2016, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid Caspiana

So glad to hear it went well!

Sounds fun! How did you get a photo shoot with them in the first place?

You can sign up on their website. I was having a look the other day. http://www.projectmermaidstour.com

**Mermaid Caspiana** · 07-12-2016, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Mermaid Leina

You can sign up on their website. I was having a look the other day. http://www.projectmermaidstour.com

Oh awesome! Thank you so much! The closest one to me is Chicago. Do you know if this is a volunteer thing or is it actually like a gig with pay??? Just curious.

**mermaidenspins** · 07-12-2016, 11:29 AM

You pay to get the photo shoot. They donate part of the money to Save Our Oceans (or something like that, on the website, can't remember this minute). It costs about $550.00 for either a land or underwater shoot. I wanted underwater to try swimming in the tail. You get to choose the pic that you want edited/photoshopped, then they make you a print. Additional prints are $75.00. I thought (for myself, who is wanting to invest in a tail, but not sure about the investment) it was a good first try. Now, I kind of know better what level of Mermaiding I am will to jump in at...lol. I am planning to invest in the Mahina monofin (love the look and the way it is built looks good) and make fabric covers at first. IF I want to jump up to the next level, I would use the same fin, just make a neoprene cover, with caulking covering for scales, but make it so I can interchange it any time I want. Seems to be the most reasonable to me. So, the shoot really helped me make some other decisions about how much MORE $$ I am willing to spend on tails, etc.

**Mermaid Enora** · 07-13-2016, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by saborigakusei

Juuuuust a quickie shoot my bf did after I got my merbellas top ^^

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I really need to get better with makeup....

gorgeous!!!!

**Merman Arion** · 07-13-2016, 01:48 PM

And now I wish I had boobs.. LOL

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**Keiris** · 07-13-2016, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by Merman Arion

And now I wish I had boobs.. LOL

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I like your chest the way it is, Arion!

But yes, Gorgeous top!

**SeaGlass Siren** · 07-14-2016, 07:09 AM

#KIERION IS ALIVE

**Keiris** · 07-14-2016, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by SeaGlass Siren

#KIERION IS ALIVE

Lol! SeaGlass, you are unrelenting with that!! I think he ditched me for a pirate merman so I may have to hunt in warmer waters.

**Mermaid Whisper** · 07-14-2016, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by SeaGlass Siren

#KIERION IS ALIVE

I ship it. #kierion4lyfe

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**SeaGlass Siren** · 07-14-2016, 08:40 PM

Keiris you may as well call me Rose Dawson because I WILL NeVeR LET GO JACK. I WILL NEVER LET GO.

xD in all seriousness im cool :P

**Keiris** · 07-14-2016, 09:08 PM

Hahahahahaha! Love it!

**Mermaid Arabella** · 07-18-2016, 03:41 PM

I went to a big cosplay meetup at a creek about a week ago, and wanted to post my mermaid pictures here (for anyone interested, I also went as Briar Rose, and those pics can be found on my cosplay page, which is linked in my signature)
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