Tattoos and Tentacles by Julian Murray Captures Inked People with Things That Squirt Ink.

Tattoos and Tentacles by Julian Murray

Tattoos and Tentacles photos by Julian Murray are bound is a new coffee table book featuring a his collection of photographs of inked people, wearing very little except their body art, and draped in cephalopods that squirt ink (that’s a fancy way of saying octopus and squid).

Tattoos and Tentacles Photos

The slimy but sexy photos were taken by Minneapolis based Julian Murray with the art direction, digital retouching and layout by Lacey Haire.

Tattoos and Tentacles book

Below is a selection of 20 images from the book, some of which have been cropped for this post.

Tattoos and Tentacles by Julian Murray

Tattoos and Tentacles by Julian Murray

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Tattoos and Tentacles by Julian Murray

Tattoos and Tentacles

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Tattoos and Tentacles tattoo art

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Tattoos and Tentacles on if it's hip, it's here

Tattoos and Tentacles

Tattoos and Tentacles on if it's hip, it's here

Tattoos and Tentacles on if it's hip, it's here

Shopping for props:

Shooting the book:

The 9″x12″ 144 page book in hardcover format has full color photographs throughout.

Tattoos and Tentacles Julian Murray book

In addition to the book, 11 of the photos are available as posters:

Buy the book and/or posters here.

About Julian Murray Photography and Design:
Minneapolis based Photography and Graphic Design team specializing in the music, fashion and advertising industries. From creative concept photography, marketing campaigns and family portraits to website design, company branding, and print collateral + everything in between.

Buy the book here