Kova Mermaid · In a private pool

Underwater and Mermaid Photo Session

Your gown floating like a dream, rays of light and a calm that only exists underwater. We do it in a private pool, with a safety person there just for you.

Pricing on request · the pool rental is listed separately in your quote

What you get

Everything Ready, So You Just Enjoy the Water

  • Session design: concept (gala, ethereal or mermaid), colors and shot list
  • A private pool with clean water and a comfortable temperature, reserved just for your session
  • A certified lifeguard or safety diver present the entire time you're in the water
  • A practice run in the shallow end before we start, at your pace
  • Water-resistant makeup and hairstyling by our team
  • Water-safe wardrobe and mermaid tails: to be confirmed
  • Sneak peek within to be confirmed and private online gallery within to be confirmed

How it works

How We Organize Your Underwater Session

  1. 01

    1 · Get your quote online

    Choose Kova Mermaid in the quote builder and tell us the occasion, the age of the person posing and how comfortable they are in the water.

  2. 02

    2 · We design the session

    We choose the concept, looks and pool, and send your quote with the pool rental listed separately.

  3. 03

    3 · Forms and consent

    You sign the session terms and liability waiver. For minors, a parent or guardian signs; for maternity, you send us your doctor's OK.

  4. 04

    4 · Your day

    Hair and makeup, a safety briefing, a practice run in the shallow end and short takes with breaks, with the lifeguard or safety diver always beside you.

  5. 05

    5 · Your photos

    Sneak peek within to be confirmed and your private online gallery within to be confirmed.

Who it's for

For Those Who Feel at Home in the Water

Ideal for

  • Quinceañeras who dream of a floating gown
  • Sweet 16s with a mermaid or ethereal concept
  • Maternity, only with your doctor's OK
  • Adults and artistic portraits

Requirements

  • Know how to swim and feel comfortable underwater, eyes open and holding your breath for a few seconds
  • Minimum age: to be confirmed
  • Minors: signed consent and a parent or guardian present at the pool
  • Maternity: your doctor's written OK before booking
  • Tell us about any health concern we should know about when you request your quote; if in doubt, check with your doctor first

What to wear

Fabrics That Float, Looks That Shine

Gowns

  • Light fabrics like gauze, tulle or chiffon float beautifully; heavy fabrics sink
  • No heavy beading, hoop skirts, rigid corsets or very long trains: they get very heavy when wet
  • Rich or pastel colors look stunning against the blue water
  • We feature your traditional quince gown out of the water, in the studio or at a location

Mermaid tails

  • You put on and take off the tail in the shallow end, always with help
  • With the tail on, the lifeguard or safety diver is within reach at all times
  • If you don't feel confident, the mermaid look can also be done seated on the pool edge

Safety first

Calm, Control and Someone Always by Your Side

An underwater photo is only beautiful if everyone leaves the pool smiling. These rules apply to every session, no exceptions.

  • Only in a private, controlled pool; never in the ocean, a lake or open water for minors
  • A certified lifeguard or safety diver present and focused on safety the entire time anyone is in the water
  • Only for people who know how to swim and feel comfortable underwater
  • Short takes of a few seconds, with breaks at the surface; never extended breath-holding exercises
  • You set the pace: if you feel tired, cold or uncomfortable, we stop
  • No one uses weights, scuba gear or tries exercises they don't know
  • Minors: consent from a parent or guardian, who is present at the pool
  • Maternity: only with your doctor's OK, in the shallow end and with even shorter takes
  • With lightning nearby, we get out of the water and reschedule if needed

Where

A Private Pool, Chosen for the Photos

We choose private pools with clean water, good light, a shallow area to practice and a private space to change: to be confirmed

The pool rental is set by its owner and listed separately in your quote.

Pricing

Clear Pricing, No Surprises

Kova Mermaid

Session design, hair and makeup, safety professional, underwater photography and private gallery. Pricing on request.

The pool rental is listed separately in your quote. to be confirmed

Combine it

In and Out of the Water

Your quinceañera session

Add Kova Mermaid to your package and wear your traditional gown in the studio the same day or on another date.

Kova Themes

Continue the story on a themed set in the studio: tropical, celestial or storybook.

Acrylic print

The gloss of acrylic makes the blue water look like it has depth of its own.

3D figurine

Your mermaid look turned into a 3D-printed figurine.

Frequently asked questions

What's the minimum age?
to be confirmed years old. Minors need signed consent from a parent or guardian, who must be present at the pool, and the session is always in a private pool, never in open water.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You need to know how to swim and feel comfortable underwater. You don't need to be an expert: we practice in the shallow end and each take lasts only a few seconds.
Who keeps me safe in the water?
A certified lifeguard or safety diver, present and focused only on safety the entire time you're in the water. The photographer focuses on the photos; the safety professional focuses on you.
Can I do it while pregnant?
Only with your doctor's written OK. We work in the shallow end, with shorter takes and more breaks.
Can I wear my quince gown underwater?
Gowns with hoop skirts, rigid corsets or heavy beading get very heavy when wet and aren't safe underwater. We use light, water-safe wardrobe and feature your traditional gown out of the pool.
What if it rains or storms?
With lightning nearby, we get out of the water immediately. If we can't continue, we reschedule per to be confirmed and to be confirmed.

Dive into Your Own Fairy Tale

Get a quote in minutes or message us: we'll help you choose the concept, the wardrobe and the date.