Mermaid Birthday Party: The Spirit of Children

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the smile on a birthday girls face when I show up to their swim party in my tail, usually over the shoulder of a real Pirate (Captain MacKay).

You can literally see the joy come over the pool like a wave. It warms my heart each and every time I get to swim at an event with children and I am reminded how blessed I am to have such an amazing job and how truly important it is to play with children.

Yes, PLAY!! We should all remember to play and to have MORE fun and make believe.

Playing with children always reminds me how important it is to keep our imagination alive - to still believe and to always find joy.... even if that means swimming after it.

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Ohio Underwater Model, Mermaid and Aquatic Performer

I feel so blessed to be able to do what I love professionally....

I have the great privilege of taking my love of performing, costuming, the water and free diving and combining them to create an aquatic performance art that is truly magical.

I have been performing as a mermaid, underwater model and aquatic performer for several years now and the joy only continues to grow.

As of late, I have really enjoyed working as a underwater model. I have had the great opportunity to work with several underwater photographers in the Ohio area and and I love the challenges of modeling underwater.

Each photoshoot is a different experience and a great learning opportunity. The use of different costuming, fabrics and props add so many variables and allows for so much growth and creative expression, as does the location. I have been photographed in pools, fountains, quarries and rivers each uniquely different.  

You can learn more about me at http://www.mackaypiratefamily.com/mermaid.htm

Ohio's Mermaid: First Quarry Mermaid

I have had the great privilege of mermaiding all over the U.S. in pools, ponds, fountains, lakes, oceans, craters, and springs. Every body of water is unique and beautiful and I enjoy being in the water and in my tail regardless of the location.

However, after moving to Central Ohio I feel I have discovered one of Ohio’s greatest kept treasures: Quarries…. Ohio has several beautiful quarries and they can be found all around the state. These quarries are wonderful for recreation and diving. And they are perfect for a Mermaid, like myself, to enjoy free diving in a natural environment.

The perk is there is an abundance of wildlife in these quarries: big, beautiful, friendly fish, along with jellyfish. That’s right, the Ohio Quarries are also home to tiny little freshwater jellies. In addition, the quarries are packed with all kinds of unusual items like: boats, busses, statues, planes, and other fun and crazy items that make exploration all the more fun. They also make for some unique underwater photo opportunities….

I’m looking forward to summer and being able to tour the Ohio Quarries with my tail and discover what is hidden in each.

Follow my journey on my Facebook page: RebeccaMacKayPirate --> https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaThePirate/?fref=ts

Photos from Circleville Twin Quarries, Ohio. 

Photos by Mark Thomas of MSZT Photography visit his facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MSZT-Photography-404237279607

Christmas Steampunk Costume Design

I want to share with you my Steampunk Christmas Creation. I designed this look for a photo shoot I was apart of in December. 

It was a super fun challenge to melt Steampunk and Christmas together. I was going for a Steampunk Christmas inspired Elf. I really enjoyed working on this outfits and love how it turned out in the photos. Here are some photos from concept to creation! Enjoy!