This collection of circus photo shoots demonstrates a trend in fashion photography that is over the top to say the least. Many editorials focus on a vintage or grungy perspective while others are strictly sensual. The carnival theme includes clown like makeup and accessories in addition to brightly colored clothing and themed photography.
These circus photo shoots have taken a number of different directions in addition to caravans. This vagabond element translates into somber and striking visuals. This stands in contrast to the happy and fun perception many have of the circus. There are also multiple references to ring leaders and the exotic, as circuses often showcase the bizarre and unusual finds from their travels.
69 Circus Photo Shoots
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Sensuous Circus Shoots
'Circus Life' Photography Series of Big-Top Babes by August Bradley
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Carnival-Inspired Editorials
The Tina by Xi Sinsong for Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Ethereal
65
Elegant Circus Editorials
This Fashion Series Features Costume Style Clothing and a Merry Go Round
64
Couture Caravan Captures
The Vogue Australia March 2013 Editorial Stars a Performing Liu Wen
63
Circus-Themed Fashion Photoshoots
The Chicest Show On Earth
62
Clown-Inspired Cosmetic Captures
The Bullet Magazine Disco Bloodbath Beauty Story Shows Opulence
61
Contemporary Circus Couture
The SW Madame Editorial Exudes Festival-Worthy Looks
60
Lion-Infused Photoshoots
'Atlas: The Lion' by Tim Walker for Love Magazine is Fierce
59
Imaginative Carnival Couture
Circus-Inspired 'Fashion Fantasy' in Harper's Bazaar
58
Submissive Circus Shoots
'Cirque Noir' from Cameron Ballensky Requires a Safety Word to View
57
Hippie Clown Fashion
The Jeremy Scott AW12 Collection is Outrageously Psychedelic
56
Exotic Circus Shoots
'Circus' by Phu Dien Meida is a Glam Take on the Big Top
55
Snowy Circus Spreads
The W December 2010 Edition Features a Freaky Frozen Family
54
Color Pop Paintography
Miles Aldridge's Overly Saturated Fashion Editorials
53
Big Top Fashion
'Circus Life' Editorial by Ben Duarte Features Clown Couture
52
Teeny Top Hats
How to Rock a Modern-Day Circus Ringmaster Look Right
51
Circus City Captures
Matt Hoyle's Barnumville Series Shows Where Performers Go Off Season
50
Glamorized Circus Galleries
The Las Oreiro 2012 Campaign is Full of Elegant Stunts and Tricks
49
Carnival Couture Editorials
The La Pierette Joyeuse Vogue Netherlands Image Series is Circus-Chic
48
Traveling Circus Couture
Alice Temperley Doesn't Clown Around With Gothic '20s Fashion
47
Chic Circus-Inspired Fashion
This Modern Series Features Carnival Style Fashion
46
Blurry Frou-Frou Fashion
Maude Arsenault for Push It Magazine Captures a Circus-Like Editorial
45
Sultry Circus Vixens
The Isa Jacob 'Clown Posse' Series Features Couture Clowns
44
Circus Freak Fetes
Mariano Vivanco Shoots Un-Conventional Models for Hercules Issue 9
43
Circus Act Editorials
Crystal Renn & Alana Zimmer are Star Performers in Vogue Russia January 2012
42
Sultry Circus Vixen Photography
These Fashion Photos Feature Red Lips and Sparkling Diamonds
41
Mysteriously Edgy Gypsy Editorials
The Camilla Fall 2013 Collection is Visually Mesmerizing
40
Clown-Faced Catwalks
EnD Clowns Around With Runway Fashion for Mexx
39
Eclectic Circus Performer Portriats
The Cirque du Style Grazia UK Editorial is Pattern Enriched
38
Somber Circus Shoots
Pierre Manning's Saltare In Banco Portraits are Full of Melancholy Myst
37
Underwater Clowntography
'Circus Underwater' Shoot by Michael Howard is Stunning
36
Menacing Mimes
'Flying Machine Stage Fright' by Sharon Nayak Embodies Your Worst Fears
35
Circus Fashiontography
Beauty Lindner by Gregorio Trivino & Kattaca
34
Naughty Ringmaster Shoots
The Michael Creagh Greatest Show on Earth Exhibition Photo Series
33
Exotic Circus Editorials
The Dress to Kill 'Wild at Heart' Photoshoot Stars Kim Cloutier
32
Chic Clown Catalogues
The 'Romance Was Born' Pre-Collection 2012 Channels Circus Style
31
Luminous Circus Editorials
The ELLE Bulgaria April 2013 Photoshoot Stars Valentina Dimitrova
30
Preppy Circus Lookbooks
The House of Holland Resort 2013 Collection is Clash Happy
29
Clown Wig Couture
Kelly Thompson's Photography Plays Around With Circus Color
28
Haute Clown Couture
Natasha Poly Heads to the Circus for Vogue Paris April 2012
27
Edgy Ringmaster Photoshoots
The Circus by Igor Oussenko Stars an Animal-Loving Aspen
26
Crazy Circus Couture
Anna Sui's Ringmaster Spring 2010 Collection
25
Grotesque Circus-Inspired Fashion
Miss Van & Anaoana's ‘Oddities' is Eerie & Od
24
Displaced Circus Shoots
Nadya Wasylko Captures Costumed Russian Nomads
23
Carnivalesque Fashion Shoots
The 'Circus' in Garzia Magazine is in Town
22
Grungy Circus-Inspired Fashion
This Vogue Portugal Photography Showcases Chic Ringmaster Fashion
21
Chromatic Carnival Fashion
The Jana Knauerova Tush #25 Shoot is Playful and Chic
20
Circus-Inspired Casual Wear
The Issey Miyake Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Offers Bright Design
19
Linear Face Paint Looks
The Black Magazine A Strange & Wild Song is Cosmetic
18
Sporty Clown Photography
The Ghost Design Scene Exclusive Editorial is Electric-Hued
17
Clowny Couture Captures
The 10 Magazine Louis Vuitton Spread is a Luxe Label Cartoony Kick
16
Creepy Clown Couture
The Dark Circus-Inspired Designs of Karen Segall
15
Couture Clown Captures
The 'Circus Maximus' Acne Paper Editorial Features Whimsical Fashion
14
Ringmaster-Ready Runways
The Agi and Sam FW12 Collection Boasts Wild Shapes & Unusual Textures
13
Surreal Circus Shoots
Billy Kan's Life Journey Photo Series is Full of Character and Color
12
Two-Faced Fashion
The Bernhard Willhelm Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection Presents Wild Hairstyles
11
Crazy Clown Couture
Reed+Rader Show Circus Styles for Pop Magazine
10
Cinematic Circus Photography
Le Turk Captures Angels, Clowns and Showgirls for Stylized Photoshoot
9
Circus Clown Accessories
The Nose Necklace
8
Circus Train Pictorials
The Harpers BAZAAR Singapore October 2012 Issue Boasts Playful Editorials
7
Vintage-Like Circus Photography
The Day the Circus Came to Town by Eleanor Hardwick is Magical
6
Circus Beach Photography
The Extraordinary Shoot by Esther Haase is Captivating
5
Tangled Tumbler Photography
The Mariaelisa Duque Circus Series Reinterprets a Popular Theme
4
Circus Warrior Fashion
This Wang Xiao Lovecat Editorial is Fierce & Fantastical
3
Boldly Striped Fashion
The Thomas Wakeford SS12 Collection is Inspired by Football and Beetlejuice
2
Circus Clown Accessories
Nakimuli Gets Funky With Playful and Bold Bow Brooches
1
Circus Artist Chic
Temperley London's Dramatic Flair for Spring 2010
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