Ballet Inspired Shoot by Jessica Claire + Jill La Fleur

Black Swan seems to have taken the world by storm and its reach can even be seen in the wedding world with ballet inspired bridal fashion popping up everywhere we turn and we aren’t complaining. The glamour, the romance, the ballet shoes…the girly girl in us is squealing with delight. But honestly, once we saw this shoot styled so, so beautifully by the awesome Jill La Fleur we forgot about the movie or any other ballet inspired shoot to date. All eyes were on this beauty and the gorgeous images by another one of our favorites, Jessica Claire. So get comfy SMPers because this shoot is FILLED with beautiful tidbits and there is a whole gallery for you to explore once your done poring over this post.

See the FULL shoot here!

From Jill La Fleur… Since I was a little girl, I loved the ballet and of course like most little girls wanted to be a ballerina! I was one for a short while and I still remember the feeling of putting on my ballet shoes and tutu to this day! It’s playing ultimate dress-up! Recently, I was completely inspired by the incredible movie, Black Swan! The movie itself was amazing but what I couldn’t stop thinking about were the ballet outfits, the dance studio and the romance. I couldn’t wait to create a ballerina inspired wedding shoot after seeing this film! I pictured a ballet studio with beautiful window light, a beautiful black dress and romantic ballet-inspired blush dress and of course the shoes! I pictured feathers and wings and stunning hair/makeup. I wanted to bring in some romance and pictured an old phonograph, a cellist and an antique dressing table. The tabletop was dressed like a ballerina itself! The linens and lamp shades were all custom made and the champagne carafe and flutes were antiques. The models were all dancers and really enjoyed “dressing up” and doing what they loved to do…dance! How beautiful would a wedding be with all of this romantic ballet inspiration! I think little girls dream of being two things from a very young age…a ballerina and a bride! And this inspirational shoot brought the two together so beautifully!

Photography: Jessica Claire / Design and Styling: Jill La Fleur of La Fleur Weddings & Events / Florist: Camilla Svensson Burns / Hair and Makeup: Cathryn Van Breene / Dresses: Romona Keveza and Vera Wang via  b. Hughes Bridal / Tux: King Tux / Cellist: Lars Hoefs / Head pieces: Jannie Baltzer

47 Comments about “Ballet Inspired Shoot by Jessica Claire + Jill La Fleur”

1. jacin {lovely little details} says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:13 pm

   who are the models? great shoot!
2. lydia {ever ours} says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:17 pm

   holy cow. i'm loving those gowns and definitely the florals! gorgeous!
3. HiLLjO says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:34 pm

   That's so true how girls know they love ballet and they want to get married!!! This shoot is like a fantasyscape of ballet and occult. I'm feeling happy while looking at it with a streak of sadness... the symbolism of the dark with the happy is reminiscent of the feeling of leaving your little girl dreams behind. Great job!!!!
4. Anne-Marie says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:40 pm

   These photos are incredible and Jill's work is impecable. I'm in love with this shoot and totally inspired. Thank you :)
5. Taryn says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:46 pm

   Incredible shoot. This is why I still have SMP on my Blog reader 6 months after my wedding...gorgeous.
6. Rhiannon says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:50 pm

   SO BEAUTIFUL! I love the two models. Amazing work guys!
7. Melissa @ The Loveliest Day says:

   March 10, 2011 at 2:56 pm

   The photos are STUNNING and the wardrobe is absolute perfection. What a beautiful, beautiful shoot!
8. Jennifer says:

   March 10, 2011 at 3:07 pm

   So beautiful!
9. Rachelle {wiley valentine} says:

   March 10, 2011 at 3:10 pm

   gorgeous job guys! Jessica as always the shots are stunning. And I adore the tutu lights!! xoxo
10. stacy able photography says:

    March 10, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    WOW just wow! Jill is incredible and the images are divine! What a great inspiration shoot that I hope to see elements in 2011 and 2012 weddings! Kudos to all involved!
11. Chelsea says:

    March 10, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    LOVE everything about this!!!!!!!
12. Yvonne says:

    March 10, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Just beautiful! We just posted a blog post 2 days ago, highlighting some Black Swan inspired flowers! http://www.mayesh.com/Blog/tabid/67/EntryId/23/Flowers-with-Black-Swan-Style.aspx

    We will be sharing this link for sure! Awesome job!
13. Chic Design Studios says:

    March 10, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    this shoot is AMAZING! I love every detail!
14. Kelly says:

    March 10, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    PLEASE tell me how to find the white short ballet dress!!!????? Where can I find it --- I want this to be my wedding dress! Does anyone know where to get it?
15. jessica claire says:

    March 10, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Kelly--it's not a dress, it's an actual tutu belonging to the model imported from Russia. She told me that the stiffer the tutu, the better the quality. The tank top with it was mine from H&M :)
16. Alicia@CharityWedding says:

    March 10, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    This is incredible! Hanging tutus is such a brilliant idea!
17. Lapurse Scarves says:

    March 10, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Everything about this shoot is gorgeous! Can't stop staring at the photos!
18. b. Hughes Bridal says:

    March 10, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Oh my goodness these pictures are INCREDIBLE! Jill and Jessica, wonderful wonderful job.
19. Colleen says:

    March 10, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Love this shoot!!! As a former dancer I love how the shoes are incorporated into the dress shots. The fabric used for the tablecloth and chairs is incredible! What is that?
20. Camila F. says:

    March 10, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    I'm speechless! So good!
21. Michelle says:

    March 10, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Wow! Just gorgeous!
22. Corettas Elegant Events says:

    March 10, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    The gowns are fabulous. One of the most opulent Black Swan inspired tablescapes I've seen is at Lemiga Events http://www.lemiga.com/blog/design-ideas/black-swan/ . So, so glamorous!
23. Serendipity Bridal says:

    March 10, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    So amazing!! Love the contrast and the drama! Well done!!
24. Nicole says:

    March 10, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    Love the photo shoot!! Where can I get the short cream dress w/ the feathers? I've been searching all over for a reception dress with feathers. I'd love to know who it's by & where I can get it :)
25. Sam Hamilton says:

    March 10, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    Oh ... my ... God. This is just incredible. I love that bouquet and how it's wrapped. Stunning!
26. Christina Brosnan says:

    March 11, 2011 at 5:33 am

    I knew this was going to be a huge trend, I just wish I jumped on the bandwagon sooner. Beautiful images!
27. Wedding Jewellery says:

    March 11, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Beautiful shoot, love the black and white dresses together-stunning!
28. Savannah (Pearls and Pages) says:

    March 11, 2011 at 8:24 am

    This is one of the most beautiful collection of photos / photo shoot that I've seen in awhile. Soooo gorgeous and petite-feminine! Definitely a huge trend coming up and so very beautiful. I love it!! The props are perfect. The props are perfect. The models so very beautiful. I really love the white and black contrast. So strong yet still so feminine and beautiful....

    -Savannah
    The French Bouquet: European Floral Design
    www.thefrenchbouquettulsa.com/blog

    Petite Fleur: Organic Wedding Flowers
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Petite-Fleur/306420618450
29. Lisa says:

    March 11, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Ohhhh my gosh. This is absolutely stunning. I do ballet and I would have LOVED to model in this shoot!! I can't stop admiring these pictures!

    Lisa
30. Bre says:

    March 11, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    This is gorgeous! Every girl's dream. Beautiful dresses and makeup!
31. whitney says:

    March 11, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    where oh where are the white swan's high heels from?!?! i want them!
32. MOD Wedding says:

    March 11, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    so beautiful and elegant!
33. Lourdes says:

    March 12, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    The style choices are all very inspiring. The locations I'm sure have created memories of a life time.
34. Jessica says:

    March 14, 2011 at 1:28 am

    where did you find that amazing dressing table? and who are the models they are gorgeous!
35. Katie says:

    March 15, 2011 at 9:57 am

    My ballet teacher would not like the black tights over the feet. She used to always tell us that our feet should be the same color as our shoes. I think they should have put dark shoes on the model with the black dress.

    Otherwise, this is stunning.
36. kate holt says:

    March 15, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    pretty, girly, seductive...so fun!
37. anna says:

    March 16, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    so inspirational, light and beautiful
38. Sammy says:

    March 31, 2011 at 10:39 am

    I want that dress for my wedding! So pretty!

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