Siren in Sequins

So I know that I have said this before and those who know me on a personal level already know this but... I'm a photographer... Yes, another one! ;) 

I'm getting less and less time to blog because of it but I'm not abandoning my baby just yet!!!

So let me tell you about this Naturally gorgeous girl named Melissa!

I started following this her on Instagram about a year ago and when I found out she lived near me I just KNEW I had to do a photo shoot with her!!!

I'm pretty sure she thought I was a stalker with how often I commented and kept inviting her to do a photo shoot!(Which I rarely do!)

Well I'd also wanted to do a mermaid inspired shoot and set my heart on this beauty as my 

Bohemian Siren.

 It took a year but we finally both had time and just made it happen!

From the beginning I knew that I wanted to do EVERYTHING for this shoot!

I have so many talented friends that I work with all of the time but I really wanted to challenge myself by doing complete styling from her clothes to her hair and makeup on top of the photography!

And I LOVED IT!!!

Of course it would be impossible for this girl to look anything but stunning even without my assistance but that's kind of why I picked her! ;)

It was rainy and cloudy that day but I kind of enjoyed the moodiness of it all plus it meant that the beach was almost entirely deserted!

A big thank you to Melissa for helping me with this photo shoot and for being just as beautiful on the inside as she is the outside.

I'm so thankful for the experiences I have been able to have and the people I never would have known without this job/hobby of mine.

If you're interested in following this total babe her instagram name is @lissagordon.

My personal account is @piperbydesign and my photography page is @piperarielle in case you didn't already know! :)

I'll be starting a website soon for my photography so I'm sure I will post a blog about it when I do! 

You will be able to contact me their for any business enquiries.

Those who are interested the earrings are Sorrelli but everything else minus the bikini top is from my personal closet and I don't think they carry any of the items! The pants were from a local boutique called Vita Luna and she may be able to order more I'm not sure! :) 

I hope everyone is having a nice night and is getting ready for Mother's Day!!!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

photos by: Piper (Myself)

Emerald City

Why yes that is a fully sequined dress I'm wearing!

The dress is vintage and the necklaces are Sorrelli in the color Emerald City.

I had so much fun styling these vintage inspired Sorrelli pieces! 

The day was somewhat overcast but it made for a nice glow!
If you haven't read any of my blogs recently I have to fill you in on a trunk show happening Nov 21 & 22 starting at 9:00am to 5:00pm!
Sorrelli pieces will be on sale up to 50% OFF!!!
If you are in the area stop by to check out the beautiful jewelry for fabulous prices!
For more info check out the link Here.
I hope you get a chance to go if you live in the area, it's going to be a fun and sparkly time!

xoxo
Piper Arielle

Photos by: Colton 

Abandoned

FYI, I couldn't take full breaths in this dress!

Another fabulous and fun photo shoot with SassySisterVintage!

We've been to this abandoned building before for one other photo shoot and we really loved the pictures so we went back!

The Building has really started to be taken back by nature and  it's crazy how much it has changed in such a short amount of time!

The fabulous other model is Azurea who also has a blog, http://adventuresofaz.blogspot.com.

 You  can check her out and show your support! :)

Thanks for stopping by and as always when I post on Sundays I tend to keep it short!

Until next time!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Kim (the fourth was a test shot I took and I liked it so much we kept it!;))

I love when that happens!

Tree Folk

 My brothers are so handsome and kind for letting me use them as models and photographers!

 This one is Chase and he was so sweet to let me style him for this shoot!

 There are a couple of things I would have done differently but I used everything that he and I already had so we MADE IT WORK!!!

Something I think is a very useful skill to have!

I think his outfit turned out pretty well if I do say so myself! ;)

 Chase helping me onto the tree, which is not a big branch but the trunk of the tree that bent sideways and continued to grow like that random I know but cool just the same! 

 Here in Florida we have a little bit longer to go before the actual Fall temperatures are here but we can dress for it anyways, right?

 Candids are the best! Although he almost knocked me off of the tree when he put his arm on my shoulder... He also thought it was hilarious... I did not.

 This is another dress c/o https://www.marineblustyle.com. 

You can click the link to see their entire online selection!

I wore this outfit to church (Minus the hat) and I liked it so much I decided it needed to be documented!

Mom said Chase and I looked like we were headed to Coachella, I wouldn't mind that at all! ;)

 The belt is a Brighton and the necklaces are from all over!

The black one is vintage and the rest are a part of my ever growing collection of pretty things!

 This hat is my new FAVORITE and it is from http://www.westernerinc.com I bought it from their physical location but I believe you can also order from them online! 

They have a huge selection of Hats, Boots and really so many things you should probably go check them out yourself! ;)

They are family owned and operated and are so sweet!

You will be happy you bought from a small business!!!

Mom took over the camera because Colton couldn't take the mosquitoes any more!

If you look on the inside of my left leg you can see one of my battle scars! >_< 

 Chase is killing it and he doesn't even try!

I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful family that supports me in all of my endeavors! 

Who endures getting attacked by mosquitoes and wearing thick sweaters even though its a tad warm out!

I Couldn't have done it without you guys!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Colton, Chase, Mom and Piper (Me)

Emeralds and S'mores

 Float like a Butterfly and sting like a Bee.

 I think I was literally blinking in this one! lol 

 I had the awesome opportunity to work with a very talented photographer!

I first met Satchel at one of my cousin's plays, he was in the play with her and is one of her good friends.

At some point he started keeping up with the blog and I started keeping up with his instagram!

He just recently asked if I would do a photo shoot with him.

I just so happened to be staying in town the next week so we made it happen!

He is so sweet and a true kindred spirit!

He is the one who suggested the emerald green stone as a bindi and I couldn't have been happier!
I just so happened to have these earrings with me that matched almost perfectly!

We listened to bollywood soundtracks and found out that we liked a lot of the same artists!
He introduced me to new songs and I introduced him to new songs.

But most importantly of all.... He gave me a cupcake!
Not just any cupcake but a homemade s'mores cupcake!!!
I think it's safe to say this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! ;)

For more of these pictures and Satchel's work, Check out his Tumblr page openedsquares.tumblr.com and his instagram @openedsquares.
He is located in the Destin Fl. area if you are interested in working with him!

This is one of two photo shoots so keep checking in to see when I post the next one!
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xoxo
Piper Arielle

Photos by: Satchel 

A Pirate and his Mermaid

"You're the one. The one I've been looking for."

 I must be a mermaid, I have no fear of depth and a great fear of shallow living. -Anais Nin

I'm a little obsessed with this photo shoot!

I've been wanting to do mermaids for a while but a Mermaid and a Pirate?!

That's exactly what this couple reminds me of so inspiration struck the way inspiration always does and we had fun with it!

We took these at sunset and the sky was very moody, I personally think it made the pictures even better!

I'm getting ahead of myself here!

The lovely couple you see were kind of strangers to me before this!

We met through instagram and discovered we had a lot of the same interests, that led to Facebook friendship and a Skype session!

They needed to get some head shots done and would be close to my neck of the woods, so we decided this was the perfect time to meet!

Now we've met in person and I can't wait to work with them again!

My favorite people to photograph are the ones who are up for anything! 

 They even did the iconic stunt from Dirty Dancing!

I think it's safe to say we're truly friends now! ;)

 Thank you to my handsome assistant Colton for all of his help!!!

What are brothers for, right?

He even bought me an icee for the ride home!!!
Thank you Colton!

This my friends, was the end of a very fun, very successful photo shoot!

Take chances, make friends and always do what you love!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Piper(Moi) and the last by Colton