Meet Hayley, a tattoo artist based out of Kitchener's Apricity Tattoos


Hayley aka InkByHayles is an incredibly talented tattoo artist who welcomed me into her studio for the so that I could photograph and document her journey of creating permanent art and placing it on skin.

 

A person with a blonde bob haircut and visible tattoo smiles while wearing a black sweater in a dimly lit setting.
Close-up black and white image of a tattoo artist working on a detailed tattoo design in a professional studio setting.
A tattoo artist working in a dark studio with framed artwork on black walls and bright overhead lighting.
Black and white portrait photograph showing someone in a dark cardigan sweater with tattoos and a gentle smile.
Someone gets makeup applied with a small brush as a person wearing gloves works on their face in a dimly lit setting.
Black and white portrait of someone with closed eyes and neck tattoos wearing a dark cardigan in dim lighting.
A black-walled tattoo studio setup with a leather massage table and vintage botanical artwork on display.