It can't be denied that The Tattoorialist was inspired by the popular street photography blog created by Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist. Not only does the name take after it, The Tattoorialist's photos also focus on everyday people as they roam around their city. Of course, it hones in on tattoos rather than fashion.
Created by photographer Nicolas Brulez, The Tattoorialist is being touted as "first website about fashion portaits of inked-people" as written on the website. What sets The Tattoorialist apart from The Satorialist is the accompanying explanation for the tattoos. Whether to engrave important moments in one's life or to keep people away like a suit of armor, each person depicted on the website is given a voice to explain their body art.
From full-body tattoos to simple one-offs, The Tattoorialist documents it all.
Inked Street Photography
The Tattoorialist Documents Everyday Permanent Skin Art
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Tattoos - A trend of tattoos as a fashion accessory can be explored further in the fashion industry incorporating storytelling of each ink.
2. Storytelling Photography - An evolution of the street photography genre can be seen as people want to tell the story behind their personal style choices.
3. Personal Expressions - The trend of people using tattoos as a medium to express their personal thoughts, beliefs, and memories can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for tattoo artists and manufacturers of temporary tattoos.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can collaborate with tattoo artists to include tattoos in their new collections, showcasing the artistic abilities of tattooists.
2. Photography - Professional photography can incorporate personalized tattoos as a storytelling tool for all genre like wedding or events photography.
3. Tattoo - The tattoo industry can use storytelling photography to promote their tattoos as a means of personal expression.