Are you ready to dive in at MerMagic Con?

Join us for an exclusive professional photoshoot designed to transform your look into a gallery-quality work of art.


APRIL 10-12, 2026


South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center
1319 Apple Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910

No passport required! This year, we’re bringing the tropics to you with a stunning Coral Reef backdrop. It’s a rare chance to immortalize your look in a vibrant, high-end setting that looks just like the real thing. You’ll work directly with veteran underwater mertographer Justin Lutsky and professional coach Abbey Blake, who will guide you through every movement to ensure your session results in stunning, high-end imagery.


  • A Creative Partnership: Receive hands-on coaching to master your posing, buoyancy, and flow for the most impactful results.
  • Live Poolside Viewing: Your friends and fellow attendees can follow the creative process in real-time via our poolside monitor.
  • All Skill Levels Welcome: Our tail-friendly environment is designed for everyone, from those putting on a fin for the first time to seasoned underwater enthusiasts.


Don’t miss the chance to immortalize your aesthetic against the beauty of the tropics. Spots are limited—secure your session today.


Vibrant coral reef ecosystem with colorful fish swimming in crystal clear turquoise waters under bright sunlight.
30 Minutes - 3 Edits
$385.00

For those at home in the water with a singular vision. We move straight into the creative process to spend our time bringing your specific ideas to life.

Best for:
  • 1 Look / Outfit
  • Merfolk already comfortable swimming in a tail
  • Experienced underwater models
Includes:
  • 30 Minute Portrait Session
  • 3 Professionally Retouched Images
  • Model & Breath-Hold Coaching
  • Online Proof Gallery
  • $50 Print Credit
  • $150 Submerge Travel Adventure Credit
Book 30 Minute Session
60 Minutes - 6 Edits
$770.00

The ideal choice for a relaxed pace. This extended timeframe ensures you feel calm and confident while we master your movement beneath the surface.

Best for:
  • Multiple looks or complex posing
  • First-time underwater models
  • Those wanting a more relaxed, slower paced experience
Includes:
  • 60 Minute Portrait Session
  • 6 Professionally Retouched Images
  • Model & Breath-Hold Coaching
  • Online Proof Gallery
  • $100 Print Credit
  • $150 Submerge Travel Adventure Credit
Book 60 Minute Session
Optional Additional Options
Add-A-Friend + 2 Edits $150.00

Bring a partner or friend into the frame and share the experience.

Details:
  • Allows a second person to join for duo or individual shots
  • Includes two (2) additional high-end retouched edits
  • Both participants must sign a safety waiver
BTS: Highlight Reel + Clips $350.00

Ready for social! A professionally edited, high-energy "Behind-the-Scenes" video.

Details:
  • Professionally edited video of your session's best moments
  • High-energy format perfect for social media sharing
  • Includes select video clips from your shoot
BTS: Raw Clips $250.00

Perfect for the DIY content creator who wants every unedited moment.

Details:
  • All unedited video clips captured during your session
  • Includes the "making of" process and candid moments
  • Sent as raw video files for your own editing
Exclusive Attendee Reward

The Submerge Passport

As a thank you for diving with us at MerMagic Con, we're inviting you to join us on a global adventure.

$150 Credit

Valid toward any upcoming Underwater Modeling Workshop or Travel Experience.

VIEW UPCOMING TRIPS
Code: MERMAGIC150
*Valid for 1 year after your session date.
Applicable to new workshop bookings only.
A dark fantasy forest scene with glowing blue moonlight illuminating twisted trees and a mysterious atmosphere.
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Underwater photograph showing a figure in a purple swimsuit gracefully floating beneath the surface with colorful reflections above.
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