Tattoos in the Wild – Stories Written on Skin
A unique photographic journey into the personal stories behind tattoos
Every tattoo tells a story. Some commemorate important moments in life, others represent family, beliefs, passions, personal struggles, or simply a piece of one’s identity. In “Tattoos in the Wild”, photographer Eric Chatelain takes readers beyond the artwork itself and introduces the people who wear it.
Rather than focusing solely on tattoo artistry, this collection explores the individuals behind the ink. Through environmental portraits, close-up details, and personal testimonies, the project reveals how tattoos become visual diaries—recording memories, emotions, achievements, and life-changing experiences.
The publication features dozens of people from different backgrounds, each sharing the meaning behind their tattoos. Some speak about family traditions, others about music, travel, personal transformation, overcoming illness, or simply the desire to express themselves through body art. Together, these stories demonstrate that tattoos are far more than decoration—they are an extension of personality and identity.
Beautifully combining documentary photography with personal narratives, “Tattoos in the Wild” offers an intimate look at contemporary tattoo culture while celebrating the diversity of human experience.
View the Flipbook Edition (click on the cover to open) and discover the stories that people carry with them every day—written not on paper, but on their own skin.
Photographer: Eric Chatelain
Certified Camerapixo Press Photojournalist
Website: www.eric-chatelain.ch
