Sunday, July 27, 2014

Deeper Look Into 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.

Another important element to be considered is the type of lighting when the photos are taken. Daytime light is usually the most favorable as it produces best photos and it is totally free. The best lighting is when the sun is setting or on cloudy days when the light is too bright. Neon colors like the ones in the bathrooms do not work well in photographs therefore they should be avoided.

Street style has developed to be a popular trend therefore the photos will look better when taken in an outside setting. It makes pictures very beautiful and stylish. To add a slight bit of mystery in the art, the snapper can enhance tattoos and make any other parts in the picture 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.

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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