Keith Dixon

The past several years have left a profound mark on both my art and my view of the world. Like many of you, I am experiencing changes that continue to affect the trajectory of my life. The process is ongoing, but I am emerging from the liminal space… ready to navigate uncharted waters…. searching for ways to blend what was with what is.

I invite you to join me as I find my new voice through creative collaborations, explore new ways of expression and connection, and stay true to my purpose – empowering others to be their best selves.

See yourself in a whole new way…

Step into a world where gravity disappears and imagination comes alive. Our underwater portrait experiences aren’t just photo sessions — they are adventures! Whether you want to be a mermaid, cosplay your favorite super hero, or become a living work of art, the water becomes a canvas to explore.

With grace, ease, and a splash of fun, we help you create and experience your underwater dreams. It is beauty, empowerment, and play all rolled into one unforgettable dive. Ready to make waves with us?

We are currently offering several packages to make the process super easy and fun!

SPLASH – we meet at a pool in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area here in NC for 2 to 3 hours. $500
SWIM – we come to you! Yep – we will pack up the gear and head to wherever you are to share this experience with you in a pool or fresh water environment. $650 + actual travel expenses.
MOTHER OCEAN – we will be a part of your Salt Life and join you Under the Sea 🙂 There will be lots of details to work out before splashing, so plan on at least a week or two lead time. $1000 + actual travel expenses.
THE MERMAID EXPERIENCE – Ok this one is super fun. If you have always dreamed of being a Mermaid but have never tried it out, we’ve got you covered. This package includes a FinFun Mermaid Tail complete with Monofin, Mermaid transformation makeup, and up to an hour of hands on, one-on-one training with a professional mermaid. Once you have your fins underneath you, we will take you in the water with focused intent, capturing your newly emerged self in stunning underwater images. And yes, you get to keep the tail 🙂 (This all inclusive package is intended to be experienced here in NC, but arrangements can be made to come to you.) $1500

Photographers – Ready to explore a completely new kind of studio? We haven’t forgotten about you! For those itching to take their photography experience into the water, we also offer hands on, one-on-one underwater photography lessons. This usually includes two land based classes of about 2 hours each – one for working with the camera underwater and one for post processing your images, and a pool session in between with a trained model. All levels of skill are welcome. You are also welcomed to bring a friend to split the cost. $800 for the full package, $600 without the model session.

Please reach out with any questions you may have. Can’t wait for you to be a Part of Our World <3

I have an artist’s passion, a craftsman’s skill, and a beginner’s sense of possibility. I also have a deep desire to create beautiful, inspiring art that promotes thoughtful engagement and Conversations that Matter.

Oh – and I have a really cool cat.

A BLOG?? In 2025? Yeah, I get that. My take? I’m tired of organized Social Media. I want to express my thoughts, my way.

A large part of my artistic journey has been about finding my voice, expressing myself, and being authentic. I don’t know about you, but I have found that increasingly difficult to do on the popular platforms. It’s so easy to get distracted, or worse, get pulled in to discussions that you would otherwise avoid.

I want to have ‘Conversations that Matter’ in a space that is safe.

Check in from time to time to see what we’ve been up to, ask questions about our work, or offer suggestions on things you would like to see 🙂

It all started on December 3rd, 2016…

I was on my way to pick up my daughter from her babysitting job. Being December in Tennessee, the weather was pretty awful. It was cold and drizzling. The roads were soaked. And as always, I was running a little behind schedule.

As my car crested a small hill and prepared to turn left, I saw something moving on the side of the road.

One thing you need to know about Tennessee – wildlife is very common. It’s like a zoo – deer, horses, cows, raccoons, ground hogs, squirrels, rabbits, rats, field mice, moles, coyotes – you see them all. And often.

I only caught a glimpse, but based on the size and movement, at this point I’m thinking it was a baby opossum or raccoon that might need help back into the woods. Wildlife rescue is a daily possibility in this part of the country, and I was cautiously ready to do my civic duty.

When I got out of the car, however, it was nowhere to be seen. I looked around for a few seconds, eventually deciding that what ever it was had probably scampered back off into the woods on its own. I was a little disappointed, but also relieved that I had not added anything to my already tight schedule.

Thankfully, the story didn’t end like that.

As I was opening the driver’s side door, I heard a noise from under the car. Right away, I am thinking I was truly dealing with frightened wild animal. I imagined myself leaning down to help this thing and having it lunge from under the car, eating its way up my arm to my face. (Side note? I may have been watching too much Walking Dead at the time.)

Despite being a little nervous, I knelt down and cautiously looked under the car.

And that’s when I heard it… that unmistakable sound… the sounds that warms the heart of pet lovers everywhere. I heard a pitiful “Mew” and knew I had found a kitten.

I sat down on the ground, assuming I would have to pry it loose from something. Instead, this little creature emerged from under the car.

It was wet. It covered in mud. It stank of garbage. It was dragging its limp back legs behind it.

And?

It crawled right over – without missing a beat – and climbed up into my lap.

Wizard Cat Merlin found his human