BOOKING A TATTOO
WITH EMILY
Please read carefully through the following booking information.
You can submit an inquiry form at the bottom of the page.
Emily is a resident artist at Vatican Studios, located in Lake Forest, California.
The following booking information applies to booking at this location. Please specify booking location in email for correct pricing.
Emily divides the body into sections we call panels, and works on a single panel at a time.
(An example of size would be front or back of forearm, inner bicep, single pectoral, etc.)
We’ll arrange a consultation, and Emily will create the foundation of the design prior to your session.
A deposit is required to secure an appointment date and begin the design process.
After receiving a quote, you will be emailed a scheduling link so you can book your session at your convenience.
Emily offers a full day booking option valued at $1200. This breaks down to a $200 booking deposit and then $1000 in cash the day of. A full panel typically requires a minimum of one full day session, depending on factors like size and level of detail.
For smaller pieces, a half day booking option is available, valued at $600. This breaks down to a $200 booking deposit and then $400 in cash the day of. (For tiny, simple tattoos, a quote will be given accordingly.)
Do not worry about reaching out with a fully formed idea. While references and concrete concepts are helpful, the tattoo design process with Emily is deeply collaborative, and she will take your conceptual vision, however formed, and bring it to life.
If you’re curious about the “why” behind your tattoo, which influences the “what” that makes it, our custom-guided Tattoo Concept Builder tool can help you explore that.
When you are ready to reach out, please be sure to include the following information so our team can assist you with a quote efficiently:
1. Your first and last name.
2. Brief description of desired tattoo or concept.
3. Location and approximate size of desired tattoo.
4. Your availability and desired booking window.
5. Phone number.
6. Any reference photos you may have that assist with subject matter, location, or stylistic preferences.
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Once your deposit has been received, we will set up either an in person or phone consultation, in which you and Emily will discuss the details of your desired piece.
Emily typically approaches the design process a few days prior to your session in order to keep the energy of your piece as fresh as possible and respect the design queue.
Emily will create a loose, foundational template from which she will adapt to the skin, often adding freehanded elements to best fit your canvas.
Depending on the scope of the design, Emily may send the completed design over the day before your session. If you would like to see the design once completed, you can mention this within your session communications.
Days before:
Ensure you are properly hydrated and you are moisturizing the respective tattoo area thoroughly.
Night before:
Do not drink alcohol.
Get a good night's sleep.
Day of:
Make sure to eat a full breakfast (this is very important!) to prevent low blood sugar which can cause poor pain management and sometimes fainting.
Bring any snacks, drinks, or items of comfort.
Please consider tattoo placement while getting dressed.
Absolutely no drugs or alcohol.
Please no entourage, although you may bring one friend upon request.
Deposits are non refundable and are required to secure ANY session date.
A 48 hour notice is required to roll forward your deposit if you need to reschedule.
If running late, we allow a 30 minute grace period without prior notice before your session and deposit are forfeited.
Upon a second rescheduling of a single session, a new deposit is required.