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I charge an hourly rate of $250 for tattooing, with a minimum project cost of $300. This pricing structure allows me to offer high-quality, tailored tattoo artistry for each client while accounting for the complexity and detail of each project. Please note that the hourly rate applies to tattooing time only.

To secure an appointment, I require a $150 non-refundable deposit, $100 of which will be deducted from the total cost of the tattoo in the final session, while $50 will be kept to help cover my drawing time.. This deposit helps cover the initial work involved in creating the design and preparing for the session, and also ensures a dedicated time slot in my schedule for your tattoo.

If you would like to submit a request for a tattoo, please use the booking request form found here. For general inquiries, please email book@storytattoos.com.

While I mostly tattoo custom, one-of-a-kind designs, I will also occasionally release flash designs. These will be posted on my Instagram stories and added to the Highlight reel "Available". Some designs, usually larger or more detailed, will only be tattooed once. Other, typically more simple, designs may be repeatable and marked as such. Repeatable flash designs will usually be priced as a flat rate, while one-of-a-kind pre-drawn designs will be available at a slightly discounted hourly rate.

There is a non-refundable deposit (min. $150) to secure an appointment and get the design process started. Your deposit will be forfeit in the event of cancellation, no-show, considerable lateness, or re-scheduling with less than 3 days notice. A new deposit will be required if you reschedule more than once, or if a complete redesign of your tattoo is desired. While the majority of your deposit will be put toward the total cost of your tattoo, $50 of the deposit is used as a drawing fee for custom designs. The deposit can be sent via Venmo or Zelle; for the appointment itself, cash is preferred!

• I will not copy another artist’s tattoo, but I will accept images as inspiration if given the opportunity to adapt it to my style. 

• I avoid requests for color tattoos, however I may make exceptions for red ink and pops of other select colors. I do not tattoo full color pieces.

• It is rare that I take on cover-up projects.

• I will not take on a project if I believe that it problematically appropriates a culture.

• I do not tattoo anyone under age 18 regardless of laws allowing the tattooing of minors with parental consent.

• I will not tattoo a client’s face unless the client has several other visible tattoos on other parts of their body.

Because I draw and tattoo several custom tattoos per week, it is not realistic for me to provide designs earlier than the day of your appointment. I do everything in my power leading up to and during our session to ensure that you'll get the design you're looking for and am always willing to make needed tweaks. I will never try to convince you to get a tattoo you're not 100% excited about.

Trust is important!

I commit a great deal of time and care into creating each design. The deposit ensures that I am paid for that time if you decide not to undergo the tattoo. It also ensures that I do not have a loss of income in cases of last minute rescheduling or if a client does not show up to an appointment.

As long as you've done everything in your power to take care of your tattoo and ensure the best possible healed result, I'm happy to offer a free touch-up within one calendar year of your appointment. Please understand that tattoos fade and expand with time, so they won't always look how they do on day one. Tattoos with fallout, broken lines, or shading that has healed lighter than desired are excellent candidates for a touch up. 
And no need to wait for open booking times - go ahead and shoot me an email!

I strongly prefer cash payments, however I also accept Venmo and Zelle.

It is customary to tip tattoo artists in the same fashion as tipping your hairstylist. Some clients chose to tip every session while others prefer to consider the overall price of the tattoo and tip after the final session. I typically receive a tip amount of 5%–20% of the cost. That being said, I understand that tattoos tend to be large purchases, therefore tips are always appreciated, but never expected.

• You may reschedule your appointment if need be. If I am contacted at least 72 hours prior to the session, your deposit will still be valid for the new, agreed-upon date. 

• Note that my schedule may or may not have immediate availability for rescheduled appointments. 

• If I am contacted to reschedule and your appointment is removed from my calendar, you have one month to reschedule without losing your deposit. This ensures that my clients are operating under my most current style preferences and policies.

• You may cancel your tattoo appointment. To guarantee that I receive serious requests only, deposits are not refunded in the case of a cancellation, even if a design has not yet been produced.

Please refer to the Pre-Care Instructions located here.

Please refer to the Tattoo Instructions located here.