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)

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 Monkey Jumping On the Bed

The Handsome man calls me monkey Piper and ironically enough I did in fact hurt my neck while trying to get these pictures! 

I'm all better now and I wouldn't have mentioned it but it was too coincidental!

More vintage from SassySisterVintage! 

This time every piece was feminine and sweet, I would wear these myself!

How cute would these dresses be at a picnic or a wedding shower tea party!

The white would even be cute as a garden wedding dress the sash is already something blue! :)

Wild roses on the side of the road!

I do believe I will be coming back for a photo shoot sometime! 

Just catching starry lights in the next room.

Let me call you sweet heart I'm in love with you, Let me hear you whisper that you love me too.

Until next time friends! 

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Kim(top two) and Piper(Moi)

New Beginnings

It's that time of the year when the reality of life ahead starts to sink in for high school seniors.  

 To document this momentous occasion we have Senior portraits. 

 A senior portrait is a glimpse at the adolescence you are leaving behind, a frozen moment of who you are and a nod to the person you are preparing to become. 

 This is my beautiful cousin Taran who asked me to be a part of this special moment.

   

 Here we are the piece de resistance!!!

I asked Taran the night before the shoot if it would be alright to take some of the pictures in last year's prom dress.

To my utter delight, she said yes!!!

The next pictures are the result of perfect weather, a gorgeous subject and a growing hobby. 

Enjoy. 

Happy Good Friday everyone!

Stay inspired and seize the day!!!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Piper(Moi)

The Bronze Crab

 "Look what I can do!"

 My Grandmother loves the sea and all of the little creatures in it. (Which is funny because she can't swim)

 So for Christmas this year I thought about buying her a beautiful crab print that I saw and loved! 

 Then I thought to myself, "Why don't I take a crack at it?!"

I've been painting little things here and there lately but this has been my most intricate painting so far! 

I'm glad that I decided to try! 

 I used an old dictionary page for my "canvas" and two different shades of bronze paint.

I also looked at different kinds of crabs but this one looks the most like a stone crab!

If I ever paint a Blue crab it will have to be in color to do it justice!

 So far this crab has been my favorite and most detailed painting that I've done so far!

I'm by no means a professional but I enjoy doing it and giving these as very special yet inexpensive gifts! 

 Tis the season for baking!!!

 I made brownies but took them to a church event without taking pictures of the finished product!

They were delicious!!!

 This evening at twilight everything had a pink glow!

I guess I have to admit that the best painter who ever was and ever will be is our Heavenly Father.

I hope everyone is enjoying all of the festivities of this time of year!!!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by:Piper (Moi)