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Still-Photography at The Mermaid

" This is a wonderful location filled with beautiful indoor and outdoor shooting setups.
We did 24 looks in two days and still want to come back to shoot more."

-Stephanie Ellis, Photographer
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24 Reasons why The Mountain Mermaid works so well as a location for 'stills'...
1. The Light.
Ideal South-facing Axis of Structure Washes Mermaid
in Sublime Sunshine.
2. She's Drop-Dead Gorgeous. Outrageously Beautiful.
A Work of Art.
3. People Love Bein' Here.
Space. Comfort. Tranquility. Functionality. Air Conditioning.
What's Not To Like?
4. Awesome Accessibility.
Open Floor Plan To Die For.
Wide Doorways. Space All Over
the Place. Tons of Parking
5. Great Architecture.
Historical Building.
The Real Thing.
A Genuine Chunk of 1930's California.
6. Color & Texture. Walls Are Washed in Variegated Hues Inside and Out. Aged and Textured Surfaces Abound.
7. Wood Floors. Original Antique Maple and Fir Floors. And the Wood Ceilings Are a Stunner! 8. Rich Details. Big Arched Windows. Staircases. Patios. Balconies. Arches. Fountains.
Old Windows, Doors and Gates. Monster Fireplace.
9. Killer Rooms. Perhaps the Sexiest Bedroom in LA. Hide-away Blue Tower Room. Grand Dining Room. Kitchen.
10. The Great Room 50ft by 30ft. with Massive 16ft High Truss-Beamed Ceiling.
11. Lots of "Looks." Can Be an: Estate. Lodge. Hotel. Country Club. Resort. Spa. Retreat. Brothel. "Early California". "Southwestern". Mexico. South America. The Mediterranean. 12. Studio/Loft. The Great
Room is used often as a
Studio Space. Or It Can Be a
Loft, Yoga or Dance Studio.
13. Spectacular Pool. 20ft by 45ft. Solar Heated. Colored Tile. Surrounded On All Sides by
Wide Working Deck & Lawns.
14. Acres of Rural Bliss
Singing Birds. Koi. Gurgling Water. Sky.
Paradise on Earth.
15. Botanical Abundance.
Lush Gardens. Ponds. Rare Plants, Cacti and Succulents.
16. Inexhaustible Depth.
An Unlimited Number of Set-Ups, Shots, Angles and Background Possibilities.
17. Mountain Views.
You Can See for Miles and Miles.
18. Rooooooooom to roam
and spread out. There's space
all over the place!
19. Ambiance Par Excellance.
Pervasive Evocative Vibe.
Mood-Filled Atmosphere.
Soulful to the Max
20. Infinite Tweakability.
Make it a Restaurant. Loft. Studio. Convent. Mission. Tropical Jungle. Desert, Canyon or Mountain Setting. Rustic. Haunted. Rustic. Elegant.
21. Close to Town. Yet Out in Country. Set Gem-like Into the
Santa Monica Mountains Above
LA. Within the 30-Mile Zone.

22. Get Wet.
Go Swimmin' During Your Break. Bring Your Suit.

23. A Breath of Fresh Air.
Literally. A Get-Away from the Smog, Clog and Throb of LA.
Air Like It's Supposed To Be.

24. Petey The Dog.
"Our Gang" Look-Alike. This Critter's a Major Photo-Op.

 
Still Photography:  310-455-3181    /   Fax: 310-455-1642    /    Email: Bill Buerge