I met Kristen in her studio for her tattoo portrait. This is one of many images from that session. In her words: My leopard spots represent my personal commitment to my inner wildness. As women, we are cultured to be obedient, to not speak up, and to be of service selflessly. My leopard spots remind my to live my truth, to challenge authority when necessary and to tend to the part of me that is unfettered by the dominant culture. […]
Ah yes, Janel — a living work of tattoo art, as this shot amply illustrates. I have many amazing shots of Janel, including some of her back, which is covered in the most amazing ink. But for that, you’ll have to wait for the opening. Thanks for taking the time to check out this sneak preview. Gordon Ross
Friday was pretty hip. /A Vancouver Island got a behind-the-scenes look at four Tattoo+You photo shoots. They recorded the shoots and interviewed each subject for a soon to be aired TV spot on /A Channel. . The morning was stacked with fascinating people — musicians, a business owner, a talented hair stylist and the lovely wife of a local tattoo artist – good music, coffee and the local media, as well. It’s exciting to watch it all come together. Free […]
For the next three months, I will be shooting tattooed models for my upcoming photography exhibit and book launch. The event tells people’s stories through a series of tattoo portraits and words. If you have body ink, are keen on getting in front of my lens, have a story to share and are over the age of 18, contact me to set up your free photo shoot. I would love to hear from you. Gordon
I have an exhibit and a book in the works and want to include you. For the next three months, I’m calling on anyone who has a tattoo to take part in Tattoo + You: A Photo Story of Body Ink. The exhibit opening and book launch will take place this coming fall. The event is about telling peoples’ stories through a series of tattoo portraits and words. More details about the event will be announced over the next few months. […]