Skin & Ink Magazine - September 2025 delivers a charged survey of contemporary tattoo culture. Our cover celebrates senior photographer Amber Mannon, photographed by @hugovphotos... a visual love letter to a storyteller who shapes the way the world sees ink. Inside, we bring you the energy of Indy Tattoo Expo 2025 with a floor-level recap, plus a curated series of artist galleries that balance vision with durability on skin. Featured creators include Katlin Malm, Mohawk Jesse, Paul Tougas, Mayonaize, Kat Abdy, Brazun Locker, Lord Grim, and Caitlyn Campbell... each presented with thoughtful bios and portfolios that honor their design language, technical execution, and long-term readability. This issue is crafted for artists, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand where the craft is headed next... concise writing, premium visuals, and an editorial eye that respects both tradition and the avant-garde. Print or digital, it’s a keeper... a snapshot of a culture in motion, documented with care.