These balloon-filled photoshoots capture the whimsical and childlike nostalgia of this popular photography prop. Everyone from editorial curators to advertisers are captivated by the seemingly simple inflatable sphere. The prop’s varying shapes, colors and sizes provide stylists and photographers a number of creative outcomes.
Balloons help bring playful colors into an otherwise ordinary scene. They can help create impossible floating pictorials where models defy the logics of gravity. The prop can also bring festivity when scattered amongst a chaotic party performance. In other cases, photographers will create surreal sculptures using these latex decorations. Whether its a picturesque picnic editorial or a quirky engagement photo, these innocent party decors add glee to typical snaps.
Reminisce about childhood birthday parties with these brilliant balloon-filled photoshoots.
38 Balloon-Filled Photoshoots
From Intimate Inner-Tube Editorials to Cheeky Fashion Campaigns:
Shiori Mine — May 23, 2012 — Fashion
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Adorably Uplifting Photography
Josh Separzadeh Contrasts Dreary & Delightful in The Hopefull Side
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Cheeky Seasonal Photography
Coni Dietrich Pictorial Reflects a Youthful Spirit and a Love of Life
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Fairytale Photography
Tim Walker Brings Our Your Inner Princess Fantasies
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New Year's Morning Shots
'Season's Greetings' by Sam Scott Schiavo Wakes Up Satisfied
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Circus-Themed Fashion Photoshoots
The Chicest Show On Earth
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Uplifting Dream Photography
'Sleep Elevations' by Maia Flore Will Carry You Away
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Faceless Photography
Anonymous Models Play Hide & Seek for Catalina Bartolome
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Peculiar Lifestyle Photography
House by Wang-Chien Yang Shows Quirky Private Moments
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Spring Tea Party Editorials
Glamour Magazine Gets Girly with Pretty Pastel Frocks, Flowers & Pink
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Biblical Balloon Art Photography
Paul Graves' Modern Twist on ‘The Garden of Eden'
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Smoked Emotography
Chris Michael Little's Photography Falls Deep into Feeling
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Bright Balloon Lookbooks
The Blanco Spring/Summer Campaign Features Bold Hues
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Playfully Eccentric Fashion
The Julia Kalmanovich Collection Features Bold Shapes and Colors
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Sweetly Surreal Photography
It's Rainy Out by Ilse Moore Defies Gravity with Playful Wonder
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Creative Ad Critiques
Surreal Fashion Photography
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Sapphic Candy-Colored Spreads
The Material Girl Summer 2011 Editorial Flaunts Cosmetic Wigs
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Surreal Balloontography
Unusual Balloon and Smoke Photography by Andrea Galvani
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Ethereal Balloon Beautorials
The 'Childhood Dream' Ben Trovato Exclusive is Childlike
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Androgynous Prepster Fashion
New Zealand Label misteR Takes Female Style Back to School
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Ice Balloon Queens
'Somnia' by Lisa Gladkova is Alarmingly Beautiful
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Intimate Inner-Tube Editorials
Elodie Daguin's Photography has Fun and Colorful Undertones
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Balloon Fashiontography
Raven-Haired Model Adina Forizs in Velvet Magazine
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Party Favor Photography
'Balloons' by Irina Popa-Vesa is a Black-and-White Spread
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Balloon-Surrounded Beauties
Roxana Enache's Homo Ludens Series is Devoid of Playfulness
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Cheeky Fashion Campaigns
The Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Menswear Ads are Hilariously Provocative
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Balloon-Filled Adverts (UPDATE)
The BLANCO Jeans Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign Celebrates the Season
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Balloon Disc Launches
Jack White Shares His New Record with Floating Freebies
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Lonely Daytime Photography
'Boring Day' from Alice Filippazzo is a Montage of Solitude
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Balloon-Toting Menswear
The SUITEBLANCO Campaign Prepares for a Colorful Spring
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Prop-Wielding Elevator Ads
The Calibre Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign Fuses Style and Humour
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Seductive Clown Pictorials
Emily Johnston Turns a Circus Icon into a Sexy Siren
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Ballooning Engagements
The Up Engagement Photoshoot is Too Cute for Words
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Copycat Commercials
Orange 'Snowballs' Ad Inspired by Sony's 'Foam City
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Balloon Bed Ads
The 'Elements of Well Being' Ads Promotes Westin Hotels Through Relaxation
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Tricolor Exhibitions
Delkographik's 'Bleu, Blanc, Rouge' Honors a Classic Color Combo
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Floating Identities
Sandra Chui Huynh Leaves Her Mark With Colorful Balloons
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Dual Prince Celebratory Ads
The Flowerbomb 5th Anniversary Campaign is Enchanting
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22 Surrealistic Ads
A Powerful Ad Technique from Gravity-Defying Ads to Surreal Ad Photography
Organic Beauty Portraits
Adriano Sodre Shoots Understated Sensuality
Naughty Nun Photography
The Brian Ypperciel Kitten Magazine Features a Religious Motif
Seductively Sweet Spring Looks
Dani Seitz is 'Candy Coloured' for Vogue Portugal April 2012
Funky Hipster Fashion
The Bitching and Junkfood 2011 Collection Boasts One-of-a-Kind Pieces
Playful Provocative Photography
The Natalie Archer by Katie Kaars Photo Shoot is Unhinged and Fun
Lustful Lady Portraiture
Jesus Alonso Captures Fiercely Feminine Photographs
Eccentric Ethereal Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Simone' Shoot is Heavenly Vibrant
Ethereal Spring Editorials
Brynja Jonbjarnardottir by Antia Pagant for Fashion Gone Rogue is Bold
Adorably Uplifting Photography
Josh Separzadeh Contrasts Dreary & Delightful in The Hopefull Side
Pastel-Haired Editorials
The W Korea March 2012 Shoot is Colorful
Witchy Wigged-Out Catalogs
The Wildfox Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook is 90s-Inspired
Sweetly Anonymous Shoots
The Bokeh by Basia Asztabska Series Looks Like a Hazy Memory
Seductive Solitary Photography
Laurence Ellis' Captures Favor Intimate Solo Shots
Flashy Faceless Photography
Ronald Stoops Captures Beauty Through Telling Poses
Pop Icon Photography
The Material Girl Series is Inspired by Madonna Circa the 80s
Raver Photography
Perchance to Dream by Rachel Doyle Captures Surreal Photo Effects
Water Play Photography
Katarina Balgavy Infuses Fun Into Her Photo Shoots
Shocking Snapshot Manipulations
These Martin Grohs Photography Works Make the Surreal Real
Twisted Pleasure Projects
Robin Bini Schneider's 'My Christmas Gift' Shows Plasticized Presents
Pastel-Petaled Photoshoots
The Aline Weber for Numero #132 April 2012 Editorial is Ethereal
New York Bohemian Photography
Roeg Cohen Shoots Candid Urban Beauty
Intimate Teen Angst Photography
Ruby Mercier Captures Adolescent Confusion and Vulnerability
Fainting Forest Fairy Photography
Parker Fitzgerald Captures Intimately Desolate Moments in Nature
High School Yearbook Campaigns
The Maison Michel Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Scholastic
High Society Summer Shoots
The Andreea Diaconu One Magazine Editorial is Sophisticated and Sunny
Double Life Photography
Matthieu Dortomb Captures Vibrant and Bold Images
Overexposed Indoor Editorials
Andrew Kuykendall Captures The Beautiful and the Damned
Mysteriously Sapphic Editorials
Huben Hubenov's Wicked Games Series is Dark and Dangerous
Alien Adolescent Photoshoots
Kamila Chwolka Has a Eye for Extraterrestrial Fashion Photography
77 Freakish Photo Manipulations
From Faux Skinless Faces to Edible Human Hybrids
Seedy Hotel Shoots
The Vogue Italia May 2011 Takes a Look Inside Hotel Chelsea
Futuristic Tribal Menswear
The Addict Fall/Winter 2012 Runway Showcases Bold Prints
Rubik-Faced Photography
These Ricardo Salamanca Photo Manipulations are Seriously Surreal
Baroque Gentleman Fashion
The Dolce & Gabbana FW13 Men Collection Brings Back Middle-Age Glamor
Fruit-Hued Menswear
The Apropos Spring/Summer Lookbook Features Contemporary Classics
Ladylike Floral Editorials
This Maja Salamon Fashion Gone Rogue Photo Shoot Keeps it Classy
Sapphic Swimsuit Shoots
Yusuf Butolli's They Had Those Sublime (Nights) is Subtly Romantic
Retro Carnival Couture
Photographer Xi Sinsong Captures Chic Clown-Inspired Looks
Street Swagger Shoots
The V Magazine Queen of Hip-Hop Editorial is Electric-Hued
Mind-Blowing Photo Manipulations
Christophe Gilbert Makes the Surreal Real With This Series
Fanciful Faceless Photography
Li Hui Captures Sweet, Surreal and Innocent Shots
Precious Porcupine Accessories
Acid Zip Jewelry Adds Some Animal-Inspired Fun to Your Outfit
Frustrated Model Photography
Jaded Rabies Creatively Captures Models in Surreal Scenery
Perfectly Preppy Presentations
The J Crew Spring 2012 Collection was the Company's Runway Debut
Carbon Copy Captures
Animal & Owners Proves That Pets Look like Their Human Counterparts
Peculiar Lifestyle Photography
House by Wang-Chien Yang Shows Quirky Private Moments
Sultry Bohemian Captures
Photographer Melodie McDaniel Shoots Candid Class
Chromatic Couture Sketches
Teri Chung Beautifully Illustrates High Fashion Looks
Dreamy Outdoor Photography
Vivenne Mok Tells a Tale of Forgotten Places
Hopeful Humanist Photography
Sean Lotman Captures Cultural Differences Through Touching Portraits
Creepy Moustached Catwalks
The Trussardi Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is '70s-Inspired
Eccentric Snobby Lookbooks
The Beausnob S/S 2012 Collection is Refreshingly Preppy
Bold Colorblocked Captures
Monica Jac Jagaciak for the Simple Spring Summer 2012 Campaign
Bedazzling Buttoned Menswear
The Frankie Morello FW12 Collection is All Shine and Shimmer
Couture Cover Boys
River Viiperi is Intimately Captured During Barcelona Fashion Week
Hot Hipster Campaigns
The Gant Spring Summer 2011 Lookbook is Bohemian Beautiful
Cloned Model Campaigns
The Wrong Weather Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook is Eerie
Lavender Flora Photography
This Kamila Chwolka's 'Violet' Series Shows Feminine Nature Interaction
Magical Musical Photography
The Sonata by Mariya Andriichuk Series Displays Surreal Wedding Gowns
Hot Air Helicopters
The Sky Voyage Uses a Balloon to Fly Instead of Spinning Blades
Debonair Suiting Campaigns
The J.Lindeberg Spring/Summer 2012 Advertorial Features Sleek Styles
Preppy Boyish Ensembles
The Shipley and Halmos 2012 Spring Line Boasts Youthful Sophsitication
Blue Collar Captures
'Man at Work' by Robin Bini Schneider Shows the Dark Side of Employment
Gigantic Metal Cows
Finnish Sculptor Miina Äkkijyrkkä Mixes Agriculture and Art Culture
Eclectic Streetwear Editorials
The Southern Boys for Volt Cafe Shoot Features Vibrant Prints
Blind Blunder Photography
Bradley Peters Strikes a Balance Between Spontaneous and Calculated
Dapperly Dark Editorials
Maarten Alexander Captures Some Moody Fashions
Surreal Nature Sculptures
Myeongbeom Kim Artistically Mixes Elements of Nature and Fantasy
Fictitious Fashion Photography
Fenia Labropoulou's Fake Story Series Revels in its Artificiality
Bright Balloon Lookbooks
The Blanco Spring/Summer Campaign Features Bold Hues
Ethereal Wedding Lingerie
The Ell and Cee Bridal Line is Subtly Sultry and Elegant
Color-Saturated Menswear
The Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Bright
Retro Schoolgirl Fashion
The Elisa Sednaoui El Pais Semanal Shoot is Perfectly Preppy
Flashy Floral Menswear Looks
The Versace Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Blossoming With Style
Identical Outfit Photography
The H by Halston S/S 2011 Captures Models in Coordinating Looks
Skivvie-Showing Catwalks
Punto Blanco's Latest Line Makes for One Revealing Collection
Wild Foliar Fashion
The Givenchy 2012 Spring/Summer Line Boasts Bold Green Ensembles
Ingenue Beauty Photography
Jen Kolhagen's 'Through the Glass Window' Shoot for Collective Magazine
Harrowing Hotel Editorials
The Anna Baikova Spread for No Magazine is Spooky
Prim and Preppy Runways
The Richard Chai Love Spring 2012 Collection is Boldly Bright
Eclectic Eyewear Campaigns
The Lunettes Kollektion's 2012 Lookbook is Retro-Inspired
Free-Wheeling Monochrome Shoots
The Kelsey Jean Harding Papercut July 2011 Set is Greyscale Cool
Matching Couple Campaigns
The Limedrop Autumn/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Twice As Nice
Stylish Soldier Outerwear
The Wire Big Hood Fishtail Parka Puts a New Twist on a Classic Style
Multifarious Floral Fashion
The Marc By Marc Jacobs Resort 2012 Collection is Eye-Popping and Fun
Ethereal Intergalactic Images
The Chaos Theory by Thom Kerr Editorial is Out of This World
Color-Blocked Casualwear Catalogs
The J.Crew Collection Lookbook is Full of Lovely Luxe Layers
Submerged Dancer Photography
The Hugh Hamilton Bodies Series is Hauntingly Beautiful and Surreal
Serenely Surreal Photography
Andrew Braueteseth Explores Beauty, Leisure and Nature in His Works
Youthfully Exotic Photography
The Spous SS11 Campaign is Colorfully Childlike
Draping Hipster Fashion
The MIHARAYASUHIRO 2012 Spring Line Boasts Peculiar Prints & Loose Looks
Retro-Chic Editorials
These Photos from Andoni & Arantxa Will Take You Back in Time
CGI Cartoon Models
The Harper's Bazaar Smurfette Spread Features the Blue Lady
Interactive Inflatable Branding
Heineken's 'Like for Balloon' Friend Finding Tactic Lifts Of
Fiercely Fantastical Photography
The Queen by Sebastien Vincent Series is Full of Dramatic Whimsy
Preppy Pop Fashion
The Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2012 Line is a Bright Mix of Mod Classics
Group-Hug Campaigns
The Big Star Spring/Summer 2012 Line Offers Effortless Style
Fiery Afro Photography
The Cloud of Memoirs Series is Fashionably Innocent and Fresh
Pensive Designer Portraits
The 2011 CFDA Journal was Shot by Inez and Vinoodh
Old-School Preppy Ensembles
The Ovadia and Sons SS12 Collection Boasts Versatile Sophistication
Circus-Inspired Casual Wear
The Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Offers Bright Design
Luxurious Sandy Hotels
The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Looks like a Magical Palace
23 Street Style Shoots
From Vintage Shoots to Real Life Street Kids
Inflated Performance Venues
Kaohsiung Music Center is an Effervescent Artistic Environment
Candy-Colored Coifs
The Acid Queen Editorial for The Contributing Editor is Edgy and Raw
Retro Photo Exhibits
The Diana World Tour Showcases Over 100 Vintage Cameras
Fanciful Fringe Fashions
The Thom Browne 2012 Spring/Summer Line Features Frills & Bold Patterns
Self-Sustaining Rooftop Hotel Rooms
The Living Roof Provides Guests With Eco-Luxury Accomodations
Puppy-Petting Lookbooks
This Editorial From SATY + PRATHA Features Two Young Canines
Cinematic Landscape Campaigns
The SAYAT NOVA Collection is Desert-Inspired
Limpid Bohemian Looks
The Ann Demeulemeester 2012 Spring Lines Boasts Sheer Beatnik Styles
Double Designer Editorials
The Marc Jacobs Industrie Magazine Editorial Ends a Debate
Floating Honest Appologies
'Sorry I'm Such an Asshole' Balloons Let You Share Your Remorse
Surreal Gothic Shoots
The Monika Jelinska CONTROL Photo Series Features an Evil Theme
Luxe City Hotels
The Cooper Square Hotel Offers Incredible Views of Manhattan
Eerie Ethereal Cover Prints
The Elle Fanning LOVE Magazine Cover Looks Like a Dream
Classy Financial Institutions
The Raiffeisen Bank in Zurich Looks like a Fancy Hotel
Surreal Sci-Fi Photography
Ben Sandler's In Somnium Series Set was Designed by Le Creative Sweatsh
Designer Drag Editorials
The Cross-Dressing Marc Jacobs Industrie Spread is Tres Chic
Green Glass Hotels
The Opposite House Hotel in Beijing is the Epitome of Modern Design
Soviet Accessory Shoots
The Paul Craddock by Michael Elmquist Portrait Series is Eastern-Inspired
Enchanting Fairy-Tale Hotels
The Mondrian Soho in New York Was Inspired by Beauty and the Beast
Balloon-Toting Menswear
The SUITEBLANCO Campaign Prepares for a Colorful Spring
DIY Party Boxes
Spruce up Any Occasion With This Project by Brit Morin
Cheerful Motel Photography
Benoit Paillé Cheap Motel Series Showcases Motels as Art
Personality-Promoting Campaigns
The H&M 'It's All About You' Lookbook Focuses on Expression
Religiously Surreal Graphics
Emeric Trahand's Digital Artistry is Easily Attainable
Tough Tablet Covers
The 'Extreme Edge' iPad Case by G-Form Goes for a Skydive
Kooky Celeb Campaigns
Helena Bonham Carter Spices Up the Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Collection
Citrus-Inspired Clutch Collections
These Givenchy Bird of Paradise Bags are Perfect for the Summer
Upper Atmosphere Airships
The Tandem Airship Heralds the Beginning of a New Space Age
Inflated Tank Campaigns
The War Child 'Balloon Tank' Video is Effective
Honestly Branded Fashion Campaigns
The French Connection Spring/Summer 2012 Line Label
Ready-to-Wear Teatime
The Berkeley Hotel 'Prêt-à-Portea' Features the Latest Fashion for
Helium-Inhaling Monk Campaigns
This Cadbury Monks Commercial is a Joyful Production