08/18/2026
How BTS’ “SWIM” music video inspired this photoshoot - but somehow became much more than that. 🌊⚓️💜
“Just keep swimming” has always been my personal tagline. Which is kind of ironic, considering I actually can’t swim.
I loved the water as a kid, until another kid nearly drowned me. Ever since then, I’ve been afraid to swim. But I never stopped loving the water.
Maybe that’s why this concept felt so personal.
I was conceived on a cruise ship and my last name translates to “Captain,” so the nautical theme has always been a part of my dad’s side of the family. My dad also loved swimming - and honestly, I sometimes joke that he reincarnated as my dog, because this little bastard would live in the water if I let him. 🐕😂
And when I saw BTS’ “SWIM” music video, all of those little pieces suddenly came together.
I may be a water sign, but apparently Scorpios can’t swim. 😂♏️
So I guess we’re just going to keep swimming. ⚓️🐕🌊
Has a song ever inspired you to create something of your own? Tell me which one. 👇
Photographer: Lucki Malloy | Photo + Film + Mom Life