How to Become a Male Tattoo Model in Atlanta

Tattoo models decide where to place tattoos on their bodies.

If you have the build and facial features to become a model, and happen to enjoy the art of tattooing, you might be interested in becoming a male tattoo model in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta offers a plethora of tattoo parlors and artists who can benefit from your modeling skills. To establish your tattoo modeling career in Atlanta, consider the types of historical and current events that Atlanta offers, and work them into the tattoo designs you select for your body. Showing Atlanta or Georgia pride can boost your chances of establishing a modeling career in the city.

Things You'll Need

• Head shots
• Full body images
• Resume

Instructions

1. Contact tattoo artists or parlors in Atlanta, such as All or Nothing Tattoo and Arts Studio, Thirteen Roses or Liberty Tattoo. Ask to speak to the owners. Tell them you are interested in modeling their ink work on your body. Find out if you can serve as a model for their company websites, fliers or advertisements.

2. Look for a modeling agent in Atlanta. Some primary modeling agencies in Atlanta include Factor Model Management, Allure Model Management and William Reynolds Agency. Find out their requirements for male models, such as height requirements.

3. Furnish your desired modeling agency with your portfolio pictures, such as a head shot and a full body picture. Provide a modeling resume that lists the modeling gigs in which you participated. If you get signed by an agent, they may have you get new head shots and pictures taken to add to your portfolio.

4. Tell the agent you are interested in becoming a tattoo model. The agent assigns you work based on the style of modeling you wish to do.

5. Market yourself in the Atlanta community. Start up a social networking site online that advertises your modeling skills. Generate a buzz by posting pictures of yourself on tattoo forums in Atlanta, and directing people to your website.

6. Meet with tattoo social groups consisting of people who are ink artists or just enjoy getting tattooed. Make yourself well-known and attend tattooing events hosted in Atlanta so people get to know you.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics; Models; December 2009

Resources

• All or Nothing Tattoo and Arts Studio: Contact
• Thirteen Roses: Contact
• Liberty Tattoo: Contact
• Factor Model Management: Contact
• Allure Model Management: Contact
• William Reynolds Agency: Contact