Don’t be taken for a ride by your tattoo artists portfolio
When looking for a tattoo artist, it’s important to make sure that you’re getting a realistic idea of the quality of their work. Unfortunately, some artists may over-edit their photos to make their tattoos appear better than they actually are. Here are a few tips to help you tell if a tattoo artist is over-editing their photos:
- Look for inconsistencies: If you notice that the colours in a photo look different from tattoo to tattoo, or if the lighting appears to change from photo to photo, it’s possible that the artist is over-editing their photos.
- Compare the photo to the artist’s portfolio: If you’re considering getting a tattoo from an artist, it’s important to look at their entire portfolio. Compare the photo you’re looking at to other tattoos the artist has done. If the photo in question appears to be much better than the rest of their work, it may be over-edited.
- Check for unnatural lighting: Some artists may use editing software to add lighting effects to their photos that don’t appear natural. Look for photos with an unnatural shine or glare to them, as this could be an indication that the photo has been over-edited.
- Compare the photo to real life: If you have the opportunity to see the tattoo in person, compare it to the photo. If the tattoo appears significantly different in real life, it’s likely that the photo has been over-edited.
- Ask for unedited photos: A good way to ensure that you’re getting an accurate representation of an artist’s work is to ask to see unedited photos of their tattoos. If an artist is unwilling to provide unedited photos, it may be a red flag.
Ultimately, it’s important to remember that no tattoo will look exactly like the photo, as the skin tone, age, and condition of the skin are all factors that can affect the final outcome. But following these tips can help you get a more realistic idea of the quality of work you can expect from a particular artist.
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Andy
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