Why Do I Need to Take a Photo?
We design your tattoo around your body photos to make sure everything fits right — avoiding cropping issues, awkward placements, or last-minute redesigns.
This guide helps you send the perfect photos the first time so we can prep everything properly before the day.
Wear clothing. No group shots please.
Placement Guide
Body Part Names
- 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
- Instep
- Nape
- Shoulder
- Back
- Glutes
- Back of thigh
- Back of calf
- Ribs
Correct Photo Examples
Correct (Parallel)
Hold your phone directly parallel to your body to avoid distortion.
Incorrect (Angled)
Angled photos warp the body shape and may delay design prep.
Correct Posing Guide
Outer Arm
Arm relaxed down by your side.
Inner Arm
Extend and flatten forearm, show palm.
Forearm
Palm flat to align the forearm.
Chest / Torso
Stand relaxed with arms by your sides.
Back
Stand straight, avoid twisting.
Ribs
Keep arms out of the way as best you can.
Back of Legs
Relax your stance, don’t bend your knees.
Front of Legs
Same again — relaxed, straight on.
Thigh
Keep arms out the way, stand naturally.
Outer Leg
Avoid angle shots. Straight side view.