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  • What is the Pretty & Inked Project?

    The Pretty and Inked Project is a documentation of tattooed women primarily through the use of medium format and 35mm film.

    As a boudoir photographer I wanted to combine my love for the genre with that of my obsession with tattoos, into one sensual, soft and feminine project.

    The most exciting part about this project is that it is never ending. So please check back often to see the new ladies who have been added to my portfolio. And stay tuned for a coffee table book to come mid to late 2013!

    Enjoy!

    ~ Amber

    Pretty & Inked is a registered trademark. So please, no stealing. I don't like to be mean.
    All content ©Amber Strickler 2013

Pretty & Inked ~ Submissions & The Cost of Film

I never wanted to blog words on this site, only the beautiful ladies and the art they wear.  But an occasion has arose where it seems necessary.

I started this project with two goals in mind.

One:  To photograph tattooed women in a soft and feminine fashion…like the women they are.

And two:  To shoot them in film.  Simply because it is soft and beautiful like the images I want to create.

So here’s where my problem comes in.  When the project first started it was slow going at first, a few ladies here or there…not a big deal financing the cost of film and developing on my own.  But as this project has grown the cost to maintain its film roots has grown too.

And here is my only option at this point to save the integrity of what I’ve begun:  The submissions accepted into the project will be reduced.  Only new concepts, ideas or unique looks can be considered for a session paid for by Pretty & Inked.  But what this does do is opens the doors for ladies who have wanted to shoot with the project but either due to an influx of free shoots or other factors, their submission to be photographed “on the house” was declined.

I simply want to create.  Pretty & Inked was never about making money.  With that being said, any moderately heavy to heavily tattooed lady who wants to be part of the project can now do so.  The only things the ladies have to agree to do is to cover the cost of time, materials such as film, the development of the film and their wardrobe.  They will also still be required to sign a model release in order to use the images created online.  Because after all this project is intended to be shared.

If you’d like to participate and be a part of the Pretty & Inked project, please fill out the contact form on this blog or the main Pretty & Inked site.  All sessions will be quoted on a case by case basis, determined by the number of rolls of film each girl wishes to use.

And thank you to those who have helped to support the growth of this project.  Its reception has been mind-blowing and I am forever grateful for the continued love and eagerness to take it further!

xo ~ amber

And because I love you….here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming on Monday.  The beautiful Sabrina Sin!

January 8, 2013 - 10:49 pm

leslie vanlovelace - I love your work doll!

February 6, 2013 - 10:39 pm

cristal purdy - hey there i had messaged you interested in working with you i also work with femme fatale youve recently took pictures of krystalklear and ive fallin in love with your work email the prices and what all i have to do..im also a hairstylist makeup artist i have alot of ideas !!!!

Pretty & Inked ~ Sarah

Mamiya 645

Kodak 120 C41 & B&W films

Makeup by:  Kristina Frank Makeup Artistry

Hair by:  Jessica Garza

December 27, 2012 - 3:58 am

Casey Ayala - omg!!!! DEF MY FAVE!!!!!! SO in love with this set!! The colors, the wardrobe, that chair, the fur!! LOVEEE!

December 27, 2012 - 4:03 am

Jaycee - Hell Yeah.

December 27, 2012 - 4:34 am

Sarah - Gorgeous!!! Beautiful hair, beautiful artwork, and DEFINITELY a beautiful name :]

December 27, 2012 - 3:22 pm

Mrs. Cupcake Guerrero - Gorgeous!!! Love it all!!!

December 27, 2012 - 3:38 pm

Cassie - Wow, this session is GORGEOUS! She looks like a thin, tattooed Adele.

December 27, 2012 - 6:18 pm

Elza - Gorgeous images… beautiful lady… what can I say, Amber you definitely Rock!

December 28, 2012 - 2:24 am

my - goodness! talk about GORGEOUS!

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