Merbellas Thread

[deepblue]

They're so lovely, and I love how strong they all look. Being a mermaid is hard work.

Also, so envious that they know as many mers as they do. lol

[Echidna]

^^ I know right?
It's so fabulous to have a real pod. And such a large one at that!

I wish there were mers in my region. I always wave and smile at every swimmer I meet underwater (you know, just me and them down there), and most just stare at me with a horrible frown before swimming off

[AniaR]

My Octo-booby (as Sean has now named him) came in the mail today! I plan on doing a pretty photoshoot but I grabbed a few pics with my phone for now!

[MerEmma]

So gorgeous! Can't wait to see it matched with your tail. :3

[Winged Mermaid]

So jealous! Waaaaant seaweed tooooppppppp!!!

[deepblue]

omg so envious! That is beautiful.

(Also, he goes with my tentacle barette from MissMonster.)

[Ariel-Starfish]

oooh what a cutie! ^__^

I hope Raven sends my Ariel top out soon ( aaaaand tail glue!) <3 In the last email she told me she was waiting for new bra's to get in.

[Blaze]

So are there any murmurs on when Raven might be taking orders again? I've made my mind up on the tail (basic with competitor upgrade and glitter topcoat) so yeah; just need to order!

[Phoenix Mermaid]

So I put together some clips for a demo reel (guess that's what I'd call it) I was hoping to have better clips but until I can get hubby a better camera so he can actually help me film, I think this will have to do for now! Please tell me all what you think of the video as far as presenting it to prospective jobs and gig opportunities.



And here's some photos. Few of my favs. I've been meaning to post a few here and in the photoshoot thread, but haven't gotten around to them.

[Jessica]

Phoenix,
your tail is beautiful and you look amazing!!

[Blaze]

GORGEOUS! Both your tail and you Phoenix! I tried reading your posts back a bit but couldn't find it; is that a basic or performance tail?

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Thank you Jessica & Scarlet Rose
It's a basic with a competitor upgrade.

[lynsea]

Phoenix, the tail looks amazing but if I might make some suggestions for your reel. People are hiring you for you and your personality as well as what you look like. It might be nice to get some shots of you interacting with the camera not just swimming. Take a look at what Melissa and Raven do in their tanks to give you some ideas. Just a suggestion!

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Thank you Lynsea for the advice! (haha.... Lyn-Sea, i love it! ) I'm still working on collecting more photos and better swim clips, like flips, blowing bubbles, kisses and playing. I'll be able to capture better footage once I get a new camera.

[Mermaid_Dominique]

Raina I love your new top! I would really love a seaweed top!

Phoenix, your video looks great but I agree with lynsea, a little bit more interaction with the camera will make it even better! ^^

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Thanks Mermaid Dominique. I think it would be better with a little more interaction too.
I did do some interacting with the camera but it stopped filming after 10 minutes so I only got swimming shots and it missed everything else
OH the woes of only having a tripod for filming lol

[Mermaid_Dominique]

Ahw that's too bad! The quality is really good though ! I wish I had one, I'm still practicing with a monofin and I would love to see my swimming! Did you ask friends or family to film you?

[AniaR]

A few pics of my other top Naida will be wearing this one. SO COMFY.

PHOENIX YOU LOOK AMAZING so happy for you. wow! Is that a basic or performance? I can't even tell the diff anymore

Also, a message from Raven:

Hey guys, Please bear with me updates coming soon! Our back ordered monofins finally arrived today but we are still waiting on all of our D sizes for bras. I am pretty sick right now and by myself for bit while Tyler is in NY so I'm trying to get back on track as quickly as I can and get you guys updates but I'm moving a little slow right now. Thank you so much for being patient and absolutely wonderful always -Raven

[Phoenix Mermaid]

@Raina, Thank you! I love your tops! They look beautiful, especially with the pearls and netting. I KNOW! Right? If there was no neoprene on the inside I'd think it was one of her performance tails lol

Ahw that's too bad! The quality is really good though ! I wish I had one, I'm still practicing with a monofin and I would love to see my swimming! Did you ask friends or family to film you?

Yea the cam does pick up good quality video, the sound seems to have messed up since my last swim but I don't really need sound on that cam. I usually ask my fiance to film for me, but that was when I had a snorkel with a camera attached to it. He would just swim around with me and we got great shots and footage. But that one broke and the one I have now is a little hand held underwater camera. Nice specs and image quality but whoever is filming can't see a thing of what their filming, while the other snorkel cam is at eyesight & picked up whatever you saw through the goggles.

[Ariel-Starfish]

@ Raina: Thanks for the update! I wanted to contact Raven today but now I have read your post I'll better not do that! I hope she get's better soon! <3

@ Phoenix: I still envy u becouse of your beautifull pictures! haha!

Here is one of my latest shots from this summer.. More pictures are in the photoshoot tread! ^^