Frequently Asked Questions

1. First and foremost, please read through all of the informative sections on this page to ensure we’re a good fit!

2. Submit your booking form here.

3. Wait anywhere from a couple days to 2 weeks for an email response. Your response will include a price estimate for your project, any follow up questions, and a link to view my full online calendar.

I’m scheduling appointments roughly 1-2 months in advance from today.

Wednesday through Saturday,
10 AM to 5 PM.

To view my current available calendar dates, please first submit a booking form.

Weekend Availability: Weekend spots are very limited. Large projects always get first access to my weekends so spots are even more limited for small projects. Unfortunately I can’t guarantee that you’ll be able to secure a weekend date (even if you wait for it) so please consider scheduling on a weekday.

Daylight Tattoo Studio is located in the Kerns District of Portland, Oregon. Please search this district on Google Maps if you have any travel concerns. I send out my studio’s address the day before your appointment.

If you’re planning to travel to get tattooed by me:
Please submit a message at the bottom of this page or send me an email as soon as you begin planning so we can discuss dates. The sooner the better! You should also submit a booking form at this time.

If I announced I’m traveling to guestspot in your city:
Please submit a booking form as soon as possible. To ensure I prioritize your booking form, you can also send a message at the bottom of this page. Make sure to include the city and dates you're inquiring about!
*Some of my policies for guest-spot opportunities will differ from the standard policies listed here on my website. For example my pricing, location, set working hours, etc. This is especially true when I'm working out-of-state or outside of the U.S. Please message me if you have an specific questions.

Pricing:
I charge $185 per hour, rounding your time to the nearest 15 minute mark. Time spent chatting upon arrival and any breaks in-between will not be counted towards your time.
During freehand projects I don’t charge for drawing time.

Minimum price:
My minimum price for any appointment taking 1 hour or less is $185.
*Hand and finger tattoos have a higher minimum price of $200 so that I can offer you a free touchup (please see my touch up policy)

Deposits:
Deposits are required before scheduling an appointment. My standard deposit is $100. A deposit of $200 is required for larger appointments. Deposits can only be paid electronically through my online calendar, so a small transaction fee will apply.
*Deposits are non-refundable. Deposits can be moved over twice if you must reschedule your appointment but will need to be paid again if you reschedule without giving at least 48 hours notice or request to reschedule a 3rd time. Please be sure of the commitment you're making before paying a deposit.

Payment options:
Tap To Pay - Use any debit, credit, or mobiles device that allows Tap To Pay. If you choose to use Tap To Pay you will be charged an automatic 3.5% transaction fee for the ease of paying cashless.
Cash discount - Cash is welcome, and if you arrive prepared to your appointment with cash you will avoid paying the extra 3.5% transaction fee attached to Tap To Pay payments. We do not have an atm on site so you will need to get cash beforehand.

I do not accept Venmo, Zelle, Cashapp, or any other payment methods.

I offer free touchups on all tattoos within 6 months of your initial appointment. Tattoos can be touched up anytime after that at myregular hourly rate.

The majority of hand and finger tattoos will need a touchup, and most tattooers don’t offer free touchups for these. I have a higher minimum rate for these projects, so please take advantage of my free touchup policy.

*Please reach out in advance for your free touchup to ensure you are able to schedule within the 6 month timeframe.

Can I bring someone with me to my appointment?
I prefer no guests at appointments unless it’s a group session where everyone is getting tattooed. Daylight Tattoo Studio is chill, cozy, and quite small. I maintain the vibe by limiting extra people in the space. If you have some circumstance where you need to bring someone with you, please email me in advance!

Do you send out designs in advance?
I don’t send sketches or designs prior to your appointment. Please treat your booking form like a consultation. Include reference photos and descriptive details so I have the clearest visual of your tattoo idea. If you have a specific vision for your tattoo or specific details you want me to draw, please mention them on your booking form. If you forget to mention something important on your booking form, you can email it to me. On the day of your appointment we’ll have time to go over your design and make minor adjustments as needed.

What should I wear to my appointment?
I have a blog post right here with clothing suggestions based on your tattoo placement!

How can I prepare for my appointment?
I have a blog post right here if you need some tips on how to prepare for your tattoo appointment.

Can I request a silent appointment?
Absolutely, just let me know. I will chat at the beginning of each appointment to get comfortable or sort out design details. Once I begin tattooing I wear headphones so I can focus deeper on my work. For longer appointments I sometimes offer my iPad to stream TV/movies, and I have a mount to hold your phone. I highly recommend bringing bluetooth headphones to easily connect devices.

Are you looking to hire an apprentice?
Not at this time. If you're seeking advice surrounding tattooing or owning a business you can feel free to send me a message at the bottom of this page. It would be helpful for me if you number or bullet your questions like a list!

What don't you tattoo?

• Overcomplicated designs with too many points of interest listed. I prefer to keep things simple. However some exceptions to this include large scale, multi-session, and sleeve projects where there is more room for detail.

• Heavy saturated black work

• Extra bold or thick linework

• Color

• I don’t do cover-ups often as my style isn’t great for covering a lot. However I do re-work tattoos by other artists. This is when I add changes, extra detailing, or fix linework done by other artists. You are welcome to submit a booking form with photos of your old tattoo and I will let you know if it’s something I can cover or rework.