A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Vertical Labret

You know, most piercing portfolios have pretty mundane pictures with bland expressions and straight-on photos. Adam at Psycho City Tattoo in Lancaster, CA has gone a little more creative with his portfolio it seems — a 14ga vertical labret in this case.

Comments

81 responses to “Vertical Labret”

  1. Corey Avatar

    just to reiterate nearly every second person here, it’s a nice photo, but it would be nice to see if the piercing is straight or not in a portfolio.

  2. Justus Avatar

    I think that at some point this will be the upcoming trend in piercing portfolios. IMHO it doesn’t matter if the piercing is straight or not. For example how many of you buy a car based on how straight it is in a add?

  3. Justus Avatar

    I think that at some point this will be the upcoming trend in piercing portfolios. IMHO it doesn’t matter if the piercing is straight or not. For example how many of you buy a car based on how straight it is in a add?

  4. Justus Avatar

    I think that at some point this will be the upcoming trend in piercing portfolios. IMHO it doesn’t matter if the piercing is straight or not. For example how many of you buy a car based on how straight it is in a add?

  5. kyo Avatar

    Agree that you can’t see if the piercing is strait or not…. yet it’s a nice pic that would be great to expose!

  6. kyo Avatar

    Agree that you can’t see if the piercing is strait or not…. yet it’s a nice pic that would be great to expose!

  7. kyo Avatar

    Agree that you can’t see if the piercing is strait or not…. yet it’s a nice pic that would be great to expose!

  8. BigAL Avatar
    BigAL

    Wow, you guys are quite redundant…^^
    ps beautiful gal btw.

  9. BigAL Avatar
    BigAL

    Wow, you guys are quite redundant…^^
    ps beautiful gal btw.

  10. BigAL Avatar
    BigAL

    Wow, you guys are quite redundant…^^
    ps beautiful gal btw.

  11. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    makes me think of underworld.

    gorgeous model 🙂

  12. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    makes me think of underworld.

    gorgeous model 🙂

  13. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    makes me think of underworld.

    gorgeous model 🙂

  14. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    “how many of you buy a car based on how straight it is in a add?”

    The car’s not going in the middle of my face.

  15. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    “how many of you buy a car based on how straight it is in a add?”

    The car’s not going in the middle of my face.

  16. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    “how many of you buy a car based on how straight it is in a add?”

    The car’s not going in the middle of my face.

  17. Bumble The Snowman Avatar
    Bumble The Snowman

    She has a cut on her pointer finger.

  18. Bumble The Snowman Avatar
    Bumble The Snowman

    She has a cut on her pointer finger.

  19. Bumble The Snowman Avatar
    Bumble The Snowman

    She has a cut on her pointer finger.

  20. Bumble The Snowman Avatar
    Bumble The Snowman

    Also, she’s attractive and I like the piercing. But I just felt the need to mention that. No idea why.

  21. Bumble The Snowman Avatar
    Bumble The Snowman

    Also, she’s attractive and I like the piercing. But I just felt the need to mention that. No idea why.

  22. Bumble The Snowman Avatar
    Bumble The Snowman

    Also, she’s attractive and I like the piercing. But I just felt the need to mention that. No idea why.

  23. squiggles Avatar
    squiggles

    vertical labrets are so hot on girls!!
    (ok, and guys… everyone really)

  24. squiggles Avatar
    squiggles

    vertical labrets are so hot on girls!!
    (ok, and guys… everyone really)

  25. squiggles Avatar
    squiggles

    vertical labrets are so hot on girls!!
    (ok, and guys… everyone really)

  26. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    Adam is great.. !!!!

  27. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    Adam is great.. !!!!

  28. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    Adam is great.. !!!!

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