It's not always typical for a calligrapher to dream up an elaborate shoot  and go to a photographer with their vision  but that's exactly what happened here Melissa of Off The Vine Calligraphy + Design sent me an email with the ideas she had for a gorgeous mermaid inspired shoot  and there's no way I could turn that down  even if it was during my busiest month! We collaborated with each other for a few months  brainstorming ideas  finding vendors  finalizing details