Planning your new tattoo
Thank you so much for considering me for your tattoo! It's an honor working with clients to bring their concept to life. To ensure a smooth design process and the best possible tattoo, here are some things to consider during the consultation process. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
Photos for tattoo location and pet portraits
In order to design a tattoo that fits the wearer perfectly, I often work over photos of the tattoo location to ensure proper design flow, sizing, and interaction with existing tattoos.
Here are some great examples of location photos. As I use location photos for designing tattoos that fit the wearer and work with existing tattoo work, good photos should be well lit and from a straight on angle that shows the entire area to be tattooed (it's helpful to enlist a cohort in photo taking for these, or use the timer setting on your phone). For projects such as full sleeves, I will need front and side views of the arm to get the best idea of layout.
If you are considering a scar cover-up tattoo, or getting tattooed in a potentially private location, and are concerned about sending photos over email, I am always happy to schedule an in-person consultation to take tracings and other design resources instead. Please also know that photos are used for design purposes only and are never shared.
In order to design a tattoo that fits the wearer perfectly, I often work over photos of the tattoo location to ensure proper design flow, sizing, and interaction with existing tattoos.
Here are some great examples of location photos. As I use location photos for designing tattoos that fit the wearer and work with existing tattoo work, good photos should be well lit and from a straight on angle that shows the entire area to be tattooed (it's helpful to enlist a cohort in photo taking for these, or use the timer setting on your phone). For projects such as full sleeves, I will need front and side views of the arm to get the best idea of layout.
If you are considering a scar cover-up tattoo, or getting tattooed in a potentially private location, and are concerned about sending photos over email, I am always happy to schedule an in-person consultation to take tracings and other design resources instead. Please also know that photos are used for design purposes only and are never shared.
I'm always honored by requests to tattoo a beloved pet's portrait! Here are some tips to ensure your photos capture the very best essence of your pet.
Here are some great examples of photos for use in pet portraits. Photos must be well lit, clear, and showcase the position and expression that you want for the final tattoo. As wiggly and sometimes uncooperative as our critters may be, make sure your photo is as clear as possible; blurring prevents me from getting an accurate view of key identifying features.
Here are some great examples of photos for use in pet portraits. Photos must be well lit, clear, and showcase the position and expression that you want for the final tattoo. As wiggly and sometimes uncooperative as our critters may be, make sure your photo is as clear as possible; blurring prevents me from getting an accurate view of key identifying features.