Flesh & Ink

 Meet my friend Timmy, he's the kind of guy who looks tough and intimidating when you first meet him, but he'll have you laughing till you cry with in the first few words of a conversation.  I've had the privilege of spending a lot of time with him in college over this past year, and, consequently, we've become good friends.  When I decided to do this photo project Timmy was the first person I thought of to photograph.  In between eating pizza and studying for our classes, we managed to fit in a quick shoot/ interview:

What tattoos do you have?  "I have a tattoo on my calf, ‘straight edge for life,’ and one on my shoulder which is the scripture verse from psalm 34:4-6. It’s the beginning stage of my full back piece."

Do you have a favorite tattoo?  "my leg; I really like the design of it and it represents my dedication to being a part of the hardcore scene."

What’s the story behind it?  "I just like what straight edge is all about, I live by what they live by, and I thought it would be a good reminder to stay living that way."

When did you decide to claim edge and why?  "I was 18 so in 2010. Honestly, I decided to do it to hold myself to higher standard as a Christian guy in the hardcore scene."

What tattoo do you want next? "I want to finish my back piece with a portrait of the vision God has given me about having faith to serve as a missionary over seas."

If you have tattoos and want to be a part of this please contact me at mjdameron@gmail.com