Do they airbrush tattoos in tattoo magazines?

Question

All the tattoos I see in magazines are more vibrant than the ones I see on people.

Answer 1

They are INTENSIFIED by using Photoshop for the mags.

The BIG problem is COVERING tattoos on models for "straight" magazines.

When I was a Fashion Photographer I had to turn away quite a few really fabulous models because of the Ta too thing.

Answer 2

In my opinion, a lot of people get really dull tattoos, or their artists do a really poor job of doing colors.

I have a friend with a gorgeous sleeve she just got done-- it is as vibrant as anything you'd see in a tattoo magazine.

If you go to a good artist you can get something just as bright. It might require more touching up, but it's possible with a good artist.

PS, you're posting in the wrong section. You might get better answers if you posted in a relevant section.

Answer 3

That is because either the tattoos were just done, or they were done with quality ink, by a trained professional. Ugly tattoos aren't photographed or exhibited. But, everything in any magazine is manipulated, take this from a training Graphic Designer.

Answer 4

It's a possibility that they edit the tattoos to make them look better for the magazine but it also may look more vibrant if they are fresh tats.

Answer 5

Most tattoo pictures are taken at conventions and shops, right after the piece is finished. The skin is still a little bit inflamed, so it makes the colors that much brighter and vibrant.

Answer 6

Probably, they airbrush people in magazines, why not tattoos.

Answer 7

Some of the best tats will share skin space with pimples. I would rather just see the ink.

Answer 8

That's causer they're usually taken as soon as they're done. Tattoos fade with time.

Answer 9

could be they do or touch up the pictures afterwards

Answer 10

Dunno, good point.