This past weekend was the final piece in a creative trilogy that’s been brewing for months. I set out to push the boundaries of combining tattoo work, modeling and fashion through photography— alongside iconic Pacific Northwest architecture into one unforgettable shoot.

The inspiration started with two things: tattoos and texture. I wanted to explore how personal ink tells a story, how it dances with light, and how black fabric—leather, lace, velvet—could amplify its intensity. From there, I built a mood board that served as both a compass and a spark. Using Pinterest and Lightroom collections, I curated poses, fabrics, and lighting setups that leaned into the moody, rebellious, and intimate.

The first stop was The Glass Museum in Tacoma. The clean, sculptural backdrops offered a striking contrast to the layered ink and gothic fashion. The models wore all-black outfits that ranged from sleek bodysuits to oversized jackets and corsets—each piece deliberately chosen to let the tattoos breathe while creating drama in every frame. The reflections from the museum’s glass installations added a dreamy layer, as if the models were part of a living sculpture.

Then came The Amp in Seattle—a more industrial vibe that brought grit and rhythm to the visuals. The open space, concrete textures, and layered lighting gave us room to experiment.

As you could imagine, the mood board became our visual bible. It helped me guide models with intention, choose props and settings that elevated the aesthetic, and ensure the ink—each line and swirl—was framed like the art it is. The black-on-black fashion wasn’t about hiding—it was about creating contrast, depth, and focus. The result was a set of portraits that felt raw, cinematic, and unapologetically bold.

This session wasn’t just a photo shoot—it was a statement. About how fashion and tattoos intersect. About how creativity thrives when you blend structure with instinct. And about how the Northwest, with its moody skies and vibrant subcultures, will always be the perfect canvas.