“I don’t feel my opinion will change on my tattoos. I doubt I’ll have any regrets regardless of my age.”—Lilianna
London-based photographer Alan Powdrill uncovers the stories behind tattoo enthusiasts from the UK.
Titled ‘Covered’, the photo series features double portraits of individuals with and without their clothes as they bare their thoughts on getting inked.
This is an ongoing project and you might want to get in touch with Powdrill if you or anyone you know is interested in participating.
Scroll down to view some photos and more from the series here.
“I pretty much love every inch of my skin for different reasons, but I love my back because I’ve been waiting for 17 years to get it done, and it’s come out exactly as I wanted it.”—Stefano
“I was 16 and got a small lizard on my hip. My parents asked, how would I ever get a job?”—James
“My Kiss tattoos are my favorites—the pain was incredible but it feels good to show my ultimate dedication to the band.”—Kimmy
“I love my tattoos—it’s a way of life for me and I’ll carry on getting them for as long as I can.”—Kenny
“What age do I think I’ll stop getting inked ? Never.” —Dan
“My first tattoo was at 13 and was a secret for 10 years. It’s a part of me and I am not going to get old.”—Patrick
“I’m beyond the stopping point now. It fucking hurts like shit, man, but I wouldn’t change my look for the world.”—Uno
[via BuzzFeed, images via Alan Powdrill]