# Prison Tattoo Photography Klaus Pichler's 'Inked For Life' Series is More Than Skin Deep By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klaus-pichler References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/gallery/klaus-pichler-_-inked-for-life.aspx) & [kpic.at](http://www.kpic.at/) I'm fascinated by Klaus Pichler's photography, probably because I've never been exposed to such a lifestyle before. The only hardened criminals I've ever encountered have been on the silver screen. Focusing on prison tattoos, Klaus Pichler has put together a photo series entitled 'Fürs Leben Gezeichnet' (Inked For Life). Yet, the photo series isn't just about simply documenting tattoos. As Life Lounge notes, Klaus Pichler focuses particularly on sad, old men who have probably served more than a few years behind bars, making "each image (ironically) more than skin deep." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Prison Tattoo Photography:** Capturing the artistry and stories behind prison tattoos through photography. - **Documentary Style Photography:** Exploring the lives of marginalized or misunderstood communities through photography. - **Humanizing Incarceration:** Shedding light on the personal experiences and emotions of individuals in the prison system through artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to delve into niche subjects and create impactful visual narratives. - **Prison Services:** Potential for prison facilities to use art as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression for inmates. - **Criminal Justice:** Creating awareness and understanding of the human side of incarceration can lead to more compassionate and effective reform measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md)