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"Sirenia plays on the sand just at the edge of tide pool"When I first met Traci ([link] ), I saw how she encompassed that Disney Princess essence and persona, and I knew I had to bring that persona to vibrant, mermaid life. She reminds me of a classic Hollywood Starlet from the 40′s, punctuated by her bright red hair and lips to match. Not only does she have the looks, but she also has the voice of a siren! With that deadly combination, she could beckon any seafarer to a watery grave. I treated the photos to have a vintage pin-up style that I think works well for her look.
For her costume, I definitely pulled a lot of inspiration from Disney’s Ariel, but still wanted that retro feel. I wanted to create something other the the typical seashells for the top, so I used sequin applique to gives a glamorous feel over painted lace with crinkle silk. I aged her necklace and headdress, making them sea-worn as if she had found treasure from sunken ships.
The tail was purchased from the Mertailor ([link] )! His tails are amazing, and you can actually swim in them due to a mono fin built in. I love that we could have some photos of her playing in the water
Indigo did an amazing job not only capturing Traci’s beauty, but I love how he caught the perfect moments of the waves crashing around her. A special thanks to Damian, our mer-toting macho man, and Jenny for keeping an eye on Traci to make sure everything was in its right place.
Model - Traci Hines ([link] )
Photographer - Indigo ([link] )
For more photos, info, and behind the scenes video visit my website [link]
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Comments: 64
ostendfaxpest [2017-01-21 18:10:24 +0000 UTC]
Seh ich eine Nixe, könnt ich mir grad einen w.....
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KittyKayThunder [2016-01-03 22:30:51 +0000 UTC]
Awesome! Did not expect to see Traci in your gallery, How do you make the fin look so real!
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alypaly88 [2012-06-14 09:06:21 +0000 UTC]
This is darling and very playful. I love the head piece. a coral crown
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Lizia [2011-09-01 02:52:27 +0000 UTC]
ARIEL!!! My favorite princess.
You look so much like her. Awesome!
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ms-darkangel76 [2011-04-14 13:41:00 +0000 UTC]
I love this set of mermaid pics to pieces. They make me smile and are just wonderful.
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Ki-Plueschie [2010-12-23 18:21:53 +0000 UTC]
very great. Do you want to make some under Water pics?
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usegieiri [2010-12-23 10:30:58 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE YOUR MERMAID!!! ALL THE PICS ARE TAKEN SO SKILLFULLY AND YOUR COSTUME IS AWESOME!!!! BEAUTIFUL CURVE!!!!
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Karacoon [2010-11-08 04:36:47 +0000 UTC]
This... is perfect. <3 <3 <3 Simply... I don't know what to say, I just don't have words...
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creativeCrater [2010-11-08 03:38:05 +0000 UTC]
I absolutely love how playful this particular shot turned out! Traci is indeed the perfect person to play a real mermaid. The fin is gorgeous and though your previous mermaid was lovely as well, this fin adds quite a bit of realism--it's striking! I think my belief in mermaids and fairies has been reaffirmed because of your beautiful costumes and creativity!
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tdafangirl01 [2010-11-05 00:09:36 +0000 UTC]
all of this pics are way pass awesome! so realistic!!!
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BellaVoce4 [2010-11-04 22:21:35 +0000 UTC]
absolutely beautiful! I love this 40's look of Ariel!
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DoctorEvil06 [2010-11-04 15:40:30 +0000 UTC]
Traci Hines is the best mermaid you've ever done a photoshoot with. You must do another sometime in the future.
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GreenWaterMoon [2010-11-04 11:56:47 +0000 UTC]
That's amazing!
I love it!
She looks identically like Ariel...only she isn't a cartoon character...she is real! I love it! She's beautiful!
P.S: I saw her on youtube. She sings amazing!
Great work! Keep it up!
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SugarPepper [2010-11-04 10:36:39 +0000 UTC]
She is beautiful and the costume is absolutely fantastic!!!
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xrukiaxbutterflyx [2010-11-04 06:48:32 +0000 UTC]
How cute and playful~!
Your tail is amazingly made! *o*
I love it~! <3
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Cocobunny79 [2010-11-04 04:19:34 +0000 UTC]
My garsh, beautiful! And that is the best looking mermaid tail I've ever seen
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vani [2010-11-04 02:36:00 +0000 UTC]
Traci is too cute and magical to be real! I'm convinced she's a robot manufactured to make us think Disney princesses are real! IT'S A SCAM!! A MERMAID SCAM!
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Rider4Z [2010-11-04 00:04:30 +0000 UTC]
if she can really swim with that tail you should try to get some underwater shots (assuming you have access to proper equipment)
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