In the past, ancient civilizations and tribes would get tattoos as a rite of passage into adulthood, to represent their families, their status and protection, among other reasons.

Over the years I’ve realized that the impact a tattoo can have on a person’s life in these modern times and honestly, the core reasons haven’t changed,

Some people mark themselves to commemorate an event in their life, to remember loves ones, to cover scars that remind them of low points in their lives or scars that make them feel uncomfortable when publicly seen.

Military, law enforcement and other groups get tattoos to represent the bond and brotherhood between them.

Some people get tattoos simply because they like the visual aesthetic of the design they’ve chosen.

Tattoos make a person feel better about themselves mentally, physically and spiritually. They uplift a person’s self esteem.

This is why I love what I do.

- Dan Reyes