Chris Crumley Blog

Returned last night (8/30/16) from MerFolk-Tampa event that included night silhouettes underwater, mermaids at night on the Sarasota Siesta Key beach, Ybor City (old port city) night scenes, Disney Springs (adult Disney), various pool sessions and a day at Salt Springs, 2-hours north of Tampa in the Ocala National Forest. This image is:

Model: Jenna Lynn (aka Mermaid Eden Sirène and aka Mermaid Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad)
Tail (Lionfish): Finfolk Productions
Location: Salt Springs Underwater
Photographer: Chris Crumley
Tech: Hasselblad H5D-50cWiFi/24mmf4 in Nauticam housing from Reef Photo & Video, Fort Lauderdale, Sea & Sea 250x2 -- with Eden Sirène, Eden Sirene The Fishhawk Mermaid, Finfolk Productions and Reef Photo & Video.

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A treat to do a quick session in the studio this morning with:

Model: Hales Parcells
Tail&OctoTop: Kariel JoAllen, Hawaii
Chair: On Loan from Mindy and John Ainslie
Location: Lakeside Studio Virginia Beach, VA
Tech: Hasselblad H5D-50cWiFi 80mm -- with Hales Parcells.

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We shot the Stella Jones' Music Video "Underwater" water sequences in the Lakeside Studio Pool a few weeks ago directed by Jake Brinn. The online Premiere is on the 11th. Watch for it.

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Flying in the face of rain this morning, but rewarding and got the gear packed up just as monsoon hit. This mermaid is a real pro; so easy to work with. We were totally at the mercy of the tides to make the scene. This frame at 85' AGL, but lots of others at varied lesser altitudes.

Model: Hales Parcells
Tail: Kariel JoAllen; Hawaii
Location: Brock Environmental Center/Chesapeake Bay Foundation waterfront near Lynnhaven Inlet, Virginia Beach, VA
Aircraft: DJI Inspire 1 Pro Version 2 with X5RAW Gimbal/Camera; Olympus 12mm f2.0
Aircraft Support: Ralph Rigdon, Fly High USA, West Virginia. -- with Hales Parcells.

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Found this $1,200 Jimmy Choo shoe priced at $339 at a Flea Market in the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market.

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This sign speaks for itself.

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