What do I need to bring?
We provide the tail and a top. You may decide to wear your own top as they usually fit much better. Wear your favorite color top. Make sure to wear a swim suit.
We provide accessories you can use such as sea shells, jewelry, etc.
You get to keep your starfish hair clip.
Bring a towel to wipe sand off your hands and arms for the photos
How long is a session?
We generally take about 30 minutes. It could be longer or shorter depending on a number of factors.
We like to make our appointments about 90 minutes before sunset for the best photography light of the day.
Plus we hope to get a nice sunset photo.
Are images included with the session fee?
We mail one 8 x 10 lightly retouched photo to your home approximately 30 days after your shoot.
We upload 5 to 10 more images to an online gallery that you can download and keep and share with friends. They stay in the gallery for 90 days.
Additional professional prints will be available for purchase.
Weather and cancelation policy
If the photographer cancels due to weather, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.
If you cancel your session 7 days or more before the shoot, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel your session 3 to 6 days before the shoot, you will receive a 50% refund.
No refunds will be issued for cancelations on the day of the shoot or 1-2 days before the shoot
What about hair and makeup?
Hair and make-up is up to you and must be completed before your photo shoot time.
We do not have make-up and most mermaids do not wear any. We do suggest you brush your hair and look your best.
Where is the location?
We shoot at multiple locations depending on the client. For Cape Cod beach portraits, we typically use a mid-Cape beach location. For "inland" photo shoots, we travel to different ponds and waterfalls in Western MA.
Is there an age limit?
As a new business, we have tail sizes in children's and adult's medium and large.
While there is no age limit, we find it best to work with ages 6 to adult.
What is the cost for more than 1 mermaid?
Each additional mermaid on the same day at the same shoot is half price unless there is a pop-up special.
If you have a few family members waiting patiently, we will take one family group photo for you at the end of the Mermaid session.....FREE.....as our way of saying thank you.