A few months ago, I asked a friend of mine who is involved in the tattoo subculture if she knew anyone who was tattooed and was expecting a baby soon. She put me in touch with Jenn and Brian, who were very excited at the chance to do a maternity photo session. We went back and forth talking about ideas for the shoot, and I explained how I love to photograph people in their homes because I am most interested in capturing a moment and the memories in their lives. I am less interested in taking photos in a studio because it takes people out of context, placing them in an unfamiliar environment, and sometimes making them uncomfortable. However, she was not as interested in having photos done in her home, so she suggested we do these photos at the tattoo shop where Brian works. What a wonderful idea!
Visually, it was a bright and fun environment, and it fit them and their story (they actually met in a tattoo shop) really well. I am so happy she suggested it!
Visually, it was a bright and fun environment, and it fit them and their story (they actually met in a tattoo shop) really well. I am so happy she suggested it!
