What it's REALLY like to get a tattoo: Photographer captures the pleasure - and serious pain - of having ink done from inside a New York City parlor
In 2013 she decided to embed herself in a tiny tattoo parlor in Washington Heights called Gunmetal Tattoos, which has since closed, and with the permission of her subjects started snapping pictures of them having ink done.
'The beauty I saw and tried to convey through my work was both the physical beauty and emotional beauty of the individuals during their private experience, ' Lawver told the website Slate.
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'I returned to the shop again and again anticipating my work taking me into ''the groove'', that deep level of concentration and involvement in the moment when nothing outside one’s attention exists.'
Ouch: New York photographer Anne Burlock Lawver endeavored to capture the experience of getting a tattoo, embedding herself inside the Washington Heights tattoo parlor Gunmetal Tattoos, which has since closed
Grisly: Lawver's images capture the pain that people volunteer for when they choose to get a tattoo and the art involved in getting one
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New York photographer Anne Burlock Lawver doesn't have any tattoos, but became fascinated by the process of people getting them, so set out to capture those experiences as part of a photo project
Elaborate: A woman lies back as she gets a tattoo around her belly button on her stomach, one of the more painful places to have ink
Lawver's images capture the pain that people volunteer for when they choose to get a tattoo and the art involved in getting one
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Dmg media Contact us How to complain Leadership Team Advertise with us Contributors Terms Subscription Terms & Conditions Do not sell or share my personal information About MailOnline Cookie Settings Privacy policy & cookiesWhen it comes to evaluating the reasons why people get tattooed, experts tend to point to psychological and sociological explanations. For example, many people get tattooed as a form of self-expression, an act of rebellion or to connect with their culture. However, could there be a chemical component to tattoo collecting? Well, if you believe in the science of tattoo addiction, there’s evidence to believe just that.
In a previous article, we discussed whether or not tattoos are a legitimate addiction. Sure, people love to get more and more of them, however, there is little evidence to suggest that people develop a true dependency to them. If someone really wanted to or hand to, they could quit getting tattooed without experiencing serious symptoms of withdrawal. But, despite tattoo addiction being majorly different than addiction to alcohol or drugs, there are similar chemicals released by the brain when someone gets a tattoo.
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One of the main chemical reasons that people get tattooed is the release of adrenaline that comes with the painful process. Our sympathetic nervous system releases adrenaline during times of stress, with many people becoming addicted to this rush. According to the Hormone Health Network, “Adrenaline triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response. This reaction causes air passages to dilate to provide the muscles with the oxygen they need to either fight danger or flee. Adrenaline also triggers the blood vessels to contract to re-direct blood toward major muscle groups, including the heart and lungs. The body’s ability to feel pain also decreases as a result of adrenaline, which is why you can continue running from or fighting danger even when injured.”
This means that same people who enjoy the thrill of roller coasters or sky diving would likely get a kick out of getting tattooed.
The second chemical response that comes from the tattoo process are endorphins, which are generated in the pituitary gland and spread throughout the body by the brain. The brain releases endorphins in response to the pain experienced during a tattoo, which results in a natural high. According to Dr. Axe, “Through the production of certain neurotransmitters, the pituitary gland in your brain gets the signal to release particular endorphins depending on the situation, which then bind to neuron receptors. There’s also evidence that the immune system releases certain endorphins based on rising levels of inflammation, which is a mechanism useful for dulling pain.”
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Endorphins are also released during exercise and at the point of orgasm. Many people crave the rush of endorphins that they get from getting tattooed, which leads them to go under the needle again and again.
Lastly, many people become addicted to the pain itself and form an attachment to the experience in that way. I won’t say that many people who get tattooed enjoy being in pain, however, there is evidence that shows that those people exist.
What do you think about the chemical reasons why people get tattooed? Why do you get tattooed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section on Facebook.
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