Photographer Reveals What Hides Under Tattooed People’s Everyday Clothes

People who love to get tattoos come in all different shapes and sizes, which London-based professional photographer Alan Powdrill proves in his new Covered photo series. The people in his series, many of whom are covered in cool tattoos chin-to-toe, are all walking, breathing works of art.

To drive the point home, each of Powdrill’s interesting photos comes with a brief comment from the sitter about their history with tattoos. Some are extraordinarily late bloomers who started getting tattoos at 40 or 50, while some are life-long enthusiasts who’ve been getting unique tattoos since before they were of legal age.

Powdrill has tons of great portrait photography shots of interesting people in his portfolio, so if you like this photo series, be sure to check out his other work on his website! His photos will be on display in London on November 11th as well, so if you’ll be in the city, check out his site for more info.

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Graham, 58

Tattooed man in blue jacket, then revealing full-body tattoos in outdoor setting.

“I was 51 when I started and my father was already dead and my mum didn’t say anything as she was in the early stages of dementia”

Lillianna, 23

Tattooed woman on a street, before and after revealing tattoos, captured in a portrait by photographer Alan Powdrill.

“I don’t feel my opinion will change on my tattoos, I doubt I’ll have any regrets regardless of my age”

Dave, 66

Tattooed man in camo jacket, before and after revealing tattoos under everyday clothes by photographer.

“I started in 1963 when I was 14 and I don’t think I’ll ever stop”

Victoria, 37

Individual revealing tattoos under everyday clothes, photographed outdoors.

“My tattoos are part of who I am and I’ll always love my bodysuit now and when I’m 80. The love I get for what I look like is what it’s all about”

Alex, 49

Tattooed portrait featuring a man before and after revealing extensive body art under everyday clothes.

“Me mum wasn’t happy at all about the swallow on my hand so I said ‘Look mum it’s not like I’m on the street doing heroin”

Izzy, 48

Tattooed person in denim jacket, then revealed with vibrant back tattoos outdoors.

“I love being different and everyday I’m asked about them. Good tattoos aren’t cheap, cheap tattoos are not good”

James, 33

Man in dark clothes transforms to reveal tattoos beneath, Alan Powdrill portrait series.

“I was 16 and got a small lizard on my hip. My parents said ‘how would I ever get a job!'”

Kimmy, 29

Tattooed woman in leopard coat reveals body art beneath, outdoors in front of blue garages.

“My Kiss tattoos are my favourites, the pain was incredible but it feels good to show my ultimate dedication to the band”

Peter, 38

Tattooed man revealed under everyday clothes, standing with a dog in a residential area.

“They have given me confidence in life since my Crohn’s illness, I will love them in the future like I do now”

Michelle, 53

Tattooed woman standing by the seaside, before and after revealing tattoos.

“Can’t say what age I’ll stop. While there’s still space to fill, It’ll get filled. I don’t think my attitude will ever change”

Bill, 59

Man in a suit standing beside himself revealing full-body tattoos.

Patrick, 34

Tattooed man in everyday clothes (left) and showing full body tattoos (right) in portrait by photographer Alan Powdrill.

“My first tattoo was at 13 and was a secret for 10 years. It’s a part of me and I’m never going to get old”

Chris, 25

Tattooed man in suit and uncovered, revealing full body art in a suburban setting.

“If I ever forget who I am I take my clothes off and look in the mirror and find out who I am again”

Kenny, 27

Tattooed person revealed under everyday clothes, part of Alan Powdrill’s portrait series.

“I love my tattoos, it’s a way of life and part of me. I’ll carry on getting them for as long as I can”

Ness, 40

Tattooed person in casual clothes, revealing tattoos underneath, captured in a garage setting by photographer.

“I’m loving how they change as my body gets older and the creases and wrinkles change how they look When I’ve got no space below my neck I’ll stop”

Simon, 47

Man revealing tattoos under everyday clothes, wearing a leather jacket and jeans in one portrait, tattoos in another.

“As long as I get to the toilet and piss on my own, I don’t care what I look like when I’m older. I never intended to get this many but I had an addictive personality”

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