Final Project - Ali Blackham

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

Final Project - Honoka Yoshida

Stop the world...

I am sure you have thought about this before.

An unforgettable experience...

For me, right now at this moment.

A turning point in my life...

Studying abroad in the U.S changed my life.

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I am from Japan. I am studying abroad at Snow College, Utah, in the U.S. It has been seven months since I came to Ephraim. I live in a completely different environment than before. I was confused at first though. I love the people here. I love this place. I love my life here, but I am going to go back Japan this May. The time may fade out from my memory. So, as a memory, I shot photos of people that I love in Ephraim.

20 photos + artist statement- Emily Porter

For this project I took pictures of women and girls in my life that I look up to and inspire me. I took pictures girls of all ages because each one of these girls inspire me in different ways whether that's being more happy, looking at the positives in life, smiling more, or being more compassionate, etc. The reason I chose to do this is because recently I have been passionate about self love. Women and girls of all ages, I've noticed growing up, are always comparing themselves and never truly loving who they are. But I see all these girls and every girl I meet, as beautiful and I take something positive away from them, not something negative. These pictures were taken where these girls felt comfortable, and where they were being themselves. Some were taken in bedrooms, outdoors playing, or with their friends.