Ryan From NYC, Photographer

[rhandt]

Hi Everyone,

My Name is Ryan and I'm new to these here boards. I'm a New York native, a skateboarder, a snowboarder, motorcycle rider (and amateur mechanic) and professional photographer. I'm currently working on a half sleeve on my right arm, done by Maxime Buchi (mxmttt). I've had 3 sittings and probably have at least 2 more. Already have a catalog of ideas I need money for...Always an issue.

Anyway, to be completely honest, I've been in love with tattoos since I was a teenager and I'd like to start a photo series on Tattooed people. If anyone is interested and/or can point me to a good place to find more people, please contact me. If you'd like to see my work, check out my site: ryanhandt.com.

Thanks so much and I'm excited to look around some more!

-Ryan

[Joe Shit]

Hey Ryan welcome.I know it's colder out now,but in the summer there is plenty of tattooed hipsters in Williamsburg.And on the weekends there's a lot of tattooed people at the smorgasburg.

[rhandt]

Thanks Joe I know Williamsburg is filled with tatted hipsters, but that's not exactly what I'm looking for. I want people of all ages, with stories. I'm also planning on shooting over the winter, possibly in studio.

[HaydenRose]

Welcome! Your sleeve is looking awesome. It's nice to see more people in NYC on here. And as a VT native transplanted to the NYC area and a fellow snowboarder/photography major, extra welcomes!

Do you have plans/aspirations to get tattooed by any one in the area?

[rhandt]

Hi Hayden,

Thanks for the welcome and the extra welcomes. The work by Maxime is being done at East River Tattoo in Greenpoint. Most of the work I want done will probably happen in the city. I've been following Dan Bones...really like his stuff. There's a few others, but I don't know off the top of my head. I'm constantly bookmarking, but never remembering. There is one I'd like to go to Paris for, but not till there's a large excess of cash filling my gills.

[Fala]

Welcome! So happy to see more NYC people here too!

[jada]

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[CampB]

i like ur insomnia series. i miss the dark room. WELCOME!

[ironchef]

Welcome from one native NYer to another! Very interesting sleeve you've got there, I LIKE it!. Would be interested in letting you take professional photos of my tattoos and share stories. I always feel my amateur iPhone photos don't do my tattoos any justice.

[rhandt]

Thanks Fala!

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Thanks Jada. I'm a fan of all types, but the geometric style really grabs my attention.

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Thanks a lot CampB. Long running series. I miss the darkrooms too. Even when I shoot film, must is processed digitally now...sad.

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Hi Ironchef, Thanks for the welcome and the compliments on the work. Can't wait for it to be completed. I'll add you as a friend and when I have some further plans, I will be in touch. Sound good?

[Gregor]

I love maxime buchi's work, your sleeve is beautiful @rhandt

[rhandt]

Thanks @Gregor. Yeah, I've been a big fan of his stuff too, ever since I saw my friends piece by him a few years back.

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@Fala @jada @CampB @ironchef @HaydenRose @joe-shit replies above...didn't know I had to @ people.

[ironchef]

@rhandt Sounds like a plan. See you around the forums!