Best Tips For Tattoo Photography

By Sharron Cantu


In the present day, there have been very many charismatic tattoo artists coming up and even more celebrities embracing this art. This has led to many people to accept this art and it has led to a new profession called tattoo photography. Many people will really like to see their tattoos on famous websites or magazines but only if they have been captured well. There are several tips that should be followed to create perfect ink photographs.

One thing that is important to make sure that this profession is successful is to always work with tattoos that are already fully healed. The ones that still appear sore and red can make the whole picture unattractive making tattoos art that people are afraid of. In order to have quality pictures, they must always make the tattoos the focus of the photo. The models should be directed to pose in styles that will enhance the tattoos.

The lighting is usually the best element that determines how the photos will look. Daylight is usually the best lighting. The sun is free of charge and yet it showcases the best masterpieces. The photographers should avoid bad lighting such as neon colored bathroom lights.

Street style has become a popular trend hence the photos might look better if they are taken in an outdoor setting. It makes the pictures very attractive and trendy. To add a little bit of mystery to the art, the photographer can enhance the tattoos and make all the other parts shadowy.

The background is also very important in photography. Some backgrounds like the bathroom curtain are definitely things that will make a photo unattractive. To make the photo even artier, a colorful place with graffiti, paintings or graphic murals is recommended. A tattooing shop can also be a good place to take these photos.

The outfit chosen in the shoot should also be chosen wisely. In order to have classy photos, an undressed model is not suggested. The photographer must reflect on the target viewers when choosing the clothing so that they send the right message. It is not tattoos that are expected to balance the style but vice versa.

In this type of profession, the tattoos are the main message. If the photographer wishes to make a statement picture, they may choose to hide the face of the model so as to focus all the attention on the art. Having the face of the model in the picture will make it seem like normal photography with the only difference being that the model has been inked.

Taking pictures of tattoos does not have clear cut guidelines like all the other types of photography. It is important that the photographers exercise a lot of creativity. By being creative, they will be able to come up with new ideas that will make their work stand out. They will also need to be patient so that they master all the important techniques in a slow but sure way.




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