What photo works best for a portrait tattoo?

A sharp, well-lit photograph where the face fills the frame and the eyes are in focus. Natural light, no heavy filters, and no motion blur. If you only have an old or low-quality photo, send it anyway — I'll tell you honestly whether it will hold up as a tattoo.

How long does a portrait tattoo take?

One person or one pet at roughly A5 size is a 4-hour portrait session (£350). Two subjects, or a portrait with background elements, is usually a 6-hour full day sitting (£480).

Portfolio · Black & Grey Realism

Portrait Tattoos

Portraits of people and pets, tattooed from your own photographs in black and grey realism. A single A5-size portrait is a dedicated 4-hour session; memorial pieces with extra elements are planned around a full day.

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St Michael and devil memorial calf on the outer right calf

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Realistic bulldog portrait forearm on the left arm

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Father and son portrait beneath a clock on the forearm

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Elvis, Las Vegas and Route 66 full leg sleeve

leg sleeve

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Leeds United leg piece, worked around an existing badge tattoo

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Golden doodle portrait of Daisy with florals on the thigh

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Soft-eyed mastiff portrait in black and grey

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Scruffy terrier portrait on the shoulder

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Leeds United trophy lift and Elland Road, worked around an existing badge tattoo

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Leeds United player and manager portraits on the back of the calf

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Spaniel beneath a mountain peak on the inner forearm

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Husky portrait with his name on the chest

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