Permanent Ink
Two years ago I made plans to get my first tattoo and have
been fascinated by the world of permanent ink ever since.
I went to the 15th Annual Salt Lake City International Tattoo
Convention to document the culture and finally get my first
tattoo. While taking pictures of people's tattoos, I wanted to
capture more than just their ink. I hoped to capture the awe
I felt entering this place, and the meaning behind each tattoo.
Making something a permanent part of yourself is no small
thing, and while taking these pictures, I was able to learn the
stories behind the many tattoos covering these people.
"My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story."
- Johnny Depp
Anchor Tattoo Supply
Photo of: Emily Rodkey
Artist: Kahul L. - Fist Full of Metal
Photo of: Dez Jensen
Mandala for connection, Eye for protection
Artist: Megan Hoogland - Mecca Tattoo
Luna Pigment - Austin, Texas
Photo of: Samantha Hyde
Artist: Lil Kenny - Hold Fast Tattoo
Photo of: Kirk Ricks
Artist: Ryan Cumberledge
Workhorse Irons West Supply -
Springfield, Oregon
Photo of: Lanakila Bush
Artist: Sulu'ape Keone Nunes
Photo of: Kirk Ricks
Artist: Multiple
Photo of: Alyssa Vellejos
Artist: Ben Fiedler - Royal Tiger Tattoo
Photo of: Jennifer Herrmann
Tribute to Mother-in-law
Artist: Ian "Jonezy" Jones
Photo of: Jennifer Herrmann
Tribute to Mother-in-law
Artist: Ian "Jonezy" Jones
Photo of: Megyn Olivia
Artist: Austin Jones
Photo of: Dalton Marcus Oniani
Artist Left: Tim Lease Tattoos
Artist Back: Adam Gibbson Tattoos
Enso Needles
Photo of: Q
Artist: Rob Koss
Photo of: Veronica Schuster
Photo of: Jamie Asay
Artist: Q - Moonlight Tattoo
Eternal Ink by Eternal Tattoo Supply -
Brighton, Michigan
Photo of: Kirk Ricks
Artist: Dom
Photo of: Ashley Taylor
Artist: Ian Caroppoli - Blaque Owl Tattoo
Speak Easy Tattoo
No comments:
Post a Comment