Photo Guide
Why Photos Are Important
I design every tattoo directly onto your body photos so it fits you perfectly, which is why it’s really important to take accurate photos with no awkward cropping or angles.
This guide shows you exactly how to take the right photos first time, so everything can be prepared properly in advance. Please wear appropriate clothing, take photos in good, even lighting (no drastic shadows) and be the only person in the shot! It’s easiest to get somebody to take the photos for you rather than taking mirror pics and selfies.
Terminology Guide
- Head
- Neck
- Chest
- Stomach
- Outer Thigh
- Knee
- Shin
- Foot
- Upper Outer arm
- Outer Forearm
- Hand
- Inner Upper Arm
- Inner Forearm
- Palm
- Inner Thigh
- Inner Calf
- Foot (Side)
- Nape
- Shoulder
- Back
- Glutes
- Back of Thigh
- Back of Calf
- Rib
Camera Angles
Correct
Holding your phone parallel to the body creates an even photograph with no distortion which shows the shape of your body most accurately.
Incorrect
Holding your camera at an angle creates a warped and distorted view of your body. Drawing a design to photos taken like this will not fit your body properly in real life.
Posing Guide
Outer Arm
Stand straight, keeping your arm relaxed and down by your side
Inner Arm
Full arm – palm to the camera. Upper inner arm only – face palm to ceiling
Forearm
Keep your arm straight and your palm flat to align the forearm
Ribs
Stand straight, extend your arm to the side, keeping it out of the way
Torso
Stand up straight, with your arms relaxed by your sides
Back
Stand up straight, shoulders flat, avoid twisting to either side
Outer Leg
Ensure camera is parallel to the leg, held at roughly knee height
Thigh
Stand up straight and naturally, keep your arms out the way,
Back of Legs
Stand up straight and relaxed, avoid bending your knees, feet forward
Front of Legs
Stand up straight and relaxed, avoid bending your knees, feet forward