# Tragedy-Memorializing Tattoo Photography Christopher Padgett Takes Snaps of Boston Bombing Tattoos By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-bombing-tattoos References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/a-photographer-has-snapped-dozens-of-tattoos-inspired-by-the) & [bledforboston](http://www.bledforboston.com/bledforboston.com/Home.html) Photographer Christopher Padgett’s recent work leaves a permanent impression by capturing [Boston Bombing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-behavior-badges) tattoos. The 'Bled For Boston' project is a photo series of people with tattoos inspired by the [Boston Marathon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-marathon) bombings in 2013. So far, Christopher has taken pictures of close to 80 people and their tattoos. The Bostonians pictured range from runners and nurses to chiropractors and cops. April will mark the first anniversary of the bombings. There will be a month-long exhibition of those 'Bled for Boston' at tattoo shops all over New England. There will also be an [online gallery](http://www.bledforboston.com/bledforboston.com/Home.html) and a 'Bled for Boston' book released to the public. The project has been widely supported by the city; to name just some of the efforts, a Boston law firm offered pro-bono legal counsel for trademarking the project, a Boston-based company paid for the prints for the gallery show and the [Boston Center for Adult Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-rage-room) is throwing the gallery-opening party. A portion of the proceeds from the book's sales will go to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, where all the victims received treatment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tragedy-memorializing Tattoos:** Opportunity to create a line of memorializing tattoos for various tragic events to help individuals honor and remember important moments in history. - **Photography Series:** Chance to develop photography series that captures meaningful tattoos and the stories behind them, providing a platform for individuals to express themselves through body art. - **Community Support:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate and support projects that help communities heal and commemorate significant events through sponsorship and partnership. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tattoo Industry:** Innovative tattoo artists could offer specialized services to create unique and personalized memorial tattoos that honor specific tragedies. - **Publishing and Printing:** Printers and publishers can explore opportunities to collaborate on photo books and exhibition catalogs that showcase meaningful tattoos and their stories. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Companies in the event planning industry can organize gallery openings and exhibitions to showcase memorial tattoos, bringing together artists, collectors, and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boston Marathon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-hill-hunting.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Cheeky Tattoo Marathons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-marathon.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md) - [Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omaha-steak.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sixty-ink.md)