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Friday, July 25, 2014

Vital Guidelines For Tattoo Photography

By Sharron Cantu


In the recent past tattoos were embraced by many celebrities and various charismatic artists have also been coming up making this art appealing. The popularity of this art has led to the emergence of a new profession known as tattoo photography. Several people who have tattoos would really love to view themselves on magazines or on the internet but is they have been done professionally. It is therefore important that photographers in this profession master all the important strategies to make their work perfect.

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.

Another important thing to be deliberated is the kind of lighting when taking the photos. Daytime lighting is normally the best as it produces good photos and at the same time it is completely free. The best illumination is during the sunset or on hazy days when the sun is not too bright. Neon colors such as the ones in bathrooms are not good enough for photographs hence they must be avoided.

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 type of setting chosen for the shoot must also be chosen carefully. Some settings can make the photographs unpleasant. The picture can be adjusted to look artier by making the setting colorful possibly with some drawings, graphic murals or a portrait. A tattooing studio may also be a perfect setting for the photography.

It is advisable to choose the outfit of the shoot well. If the photographer wishes to keep it classy, a birthday suit is not advisable. The type of audience that will view the work is also a great factor to consider when choosing the shooting outfit. The tattoos are supposed to complement the fashion and not the other way around. The outfit should therefore be considered to avoid awkward comments.

In this type of photography, the main focus should be the inked art. The photographers can therefore hide the faces of the models so that the audience focuses on the tattoos. Having just a normal picture will make it seem like normal photography with an inked model.

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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