BOOKING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thank you for your interest in working with me! I would be happy to work with you on a tattoo project in the near future.

My Books are currently closed for all new tattoo appointments. On June 1st, 2024, I recently took on a new round of appointments that have filled my schedule until the start of 2025. 

                        2025 Booking will re-open in Spring 2025 - Join the Waitlist!

If you would like to receive updates about future booking for Spring 2025 - please sign up for my Email Waitlist using the "Contact / Location" Page of this site. 

Booking is typically done 1-2 times per year. I recently took on a new round of appointments this past June 1st, 2024 that have filled my schedule until the start of 2025. Based on my current project calendar, my next round of booking will likely be sometime in Spring - Summer 2025. 

Everyone on my waitlist will receive more updates throughout the year, closer to my next round of 2025 Booking. This will let you know more information about the scheduling process & all other specifics for submitting your Tattoo Inquiry. 

My website www.ryanwaidtattoos.com is the best resource for all booking information & FAQ’s. You can also feel free to join my Instagram broadcast channel on Instagram, for more scheduling updates & information about openings.

I am grateful to receive many more Tattoo Inquiries than I am capable of taking on. As a result, I am more selective about which projects I take on & I only book 3-6 months maximum at a time. I will not be booking appointments past December 2024. 

Please do not feel discouraged if I am unable to get to your project right away - I assure you that it is nothing personal. With the amount of requests I receive, It may take multiple submissions before I am able to take on your tattoo project. I truly appreciate your interest in working with me! 

I will typically prioritize projects with unique ideas that fit my artistic style & allow creative freedom. I always enjoy doing Girl Portraits, Illustrative Realism, or Large Floral Projects. All of my Original Artwork receives priority booking and discounted rates. 

When my Booking schedule is “Closed”, this means that my current project calendar is full, and I will be not able to accept any new tattoo appointments at that time. 

When my Books are Open, I receive a large amount of requests that typically fill my calendar for at least 3-6 months in advance. My Books will be Open for about 3 days, for clients to submit their Tattoo Inquiries. Projects will be prioritized based on their artistic concept & creative freedom. Client requests will be accepted & scheduled, and my Books will be temporarily Closed for all new appointments until those projects are completed. 

In addition to my website "Booking Information", I post booking updates most often on my social media pages, like Instagram & Facebook. If you were interested and getting on my tattoo waitlist in between booking periods, please join to mailing list on my Contact / Location page. 

I specialize in realistic, fine-line Black & Gray tattooing. My favorite subjects to tattoo are custom Girl Portraits, illustrative realism, animals & large scale delicate florals. 

Priority Subjects:

• Custom Girl Portraits
• Realism (Statues, Character Faces, Pet Portraits)
• Animals 
• Large Scale Flowers (Half Sleeves, Sleeves, Thigh/Hips, Back)
• Micro Realism
• Original Flash Designs 

In my booking process, I typically prioritize portraits & large scale realism projects to keep expanding my stylized portfolio. I will always have many custom designs available in the "Priority Flash Designs" tab. Creative freedom & Original Designs will always receive discounted rates and priority scheduling.

At the end of the day, I am grateful & always open to create a tattoo of any style for any one! 

The first step of our process will begin when I receive your Tattoo Request. You can submit your inquiry through the "Tattoo Submission Form" page. This page will provide you with a prompt to provide a specific description of your tattoo idea - including reference photos, Session Options and more. 

Every tattoo experience begins with a personalized consultation. This will be our initial opportunity to meet, go over your design ideas, and discuss a plan for your tattoo appointment. All common questions about design details, scheduling, pricing, & more will be discussed during this consultation time. We will finish your consultation by scheduling a date for your actual tattoo session. You will also receive 2 confirmation emails leading up to your appointment date. 

Based on our conversation, I will create a custom design for you that will be ready on the day of your tattoo appointment. Designs will never be sent before hand. However, we will take plenty of time to go over all of your design details before beginning our tattoo session. Any small changes that need to be made to a design can be done during our appointment time. I will never rush any step of the process to ensure that every client loves the artwork that they wear.

*Large Design Changes may result in rescheduling our appointment*

In-person consultations are always ideal, but virtual consultations can also be done through FaceTime or Zoom. Accommodations can always be made for clients who live far from the studio - Foxwood Tattoo Collective. (2021 Liberty Road Suite E, Sykesville, Maryland, 21784)

In addition to our consultation, I will rely on you to submit a Tattoo Request Form with a fully detailed description of your idea. To help me understand your vision and style, I will need you attach all of the reference photos that you would like. My design process may also require a photo of your location on your body where you would like to get the tattoo done. 

My Tattoo Inquiry Form will have several prompts for you to fill out to send back to me.   You will be able to choose your preference between Quarter Day, Half Day, or Full Day Sessions. The more information you provide me with, the easier the creative process will be for both of us. If you are more open to giving artistic freedom with your idea, please make note of that in your submission. 

At the start of your first appointment, your design will be ready for your approval. We will discuss your design details & finalize your stencil before beginning the tattoo process. Your consultation will be your main opportunity to discuss all of your thoughts, style preferences, & more about your tattoo design.

Larger projects like half sleeves, sleeves, and back pieces may take multiple sessions. This timing may vary depending on the size, detail, placement, and more. Every tattoo project is unique & there is no way to fully guarantee the exact amount of sessions a tattoo will take. At your consultation, we will discuss all of the details of your design idea and I will provide you an estimate for our sessions & cost.

If you need to reschedule the date of your appointment due to unforeseen circumstances - please contact me at least 5 days prior to the session, so I can rearrange my calendar and find a new date for our session. 

I understand that life happens - You are be able to reschedule your appointment only once without losing your deposit. If you cancel/reschedule multiple times, or with less than 5 days notice - A new deposit will be required to continue working together.

Cancellations are typically last minute, and will usually be advertised through my Instagram Broadcast Channel / Stories &my E-Mailing Waitlist.

Foxwood Tattoo Collective

2021 Liberty Road, Suite E, Sykesville, Maryland 21784

You must be 18 years of age or older, with legal I.D. to receive a tattoo.

No, my schedule is by appointment only. When I have cancellations, I will most often post about them through my Mailing List & Instagram Broadcast Channel. Please use the "Contact / Location" tab to join my Mailing Waitlist. 

Thursday- Sunday, 11:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

The most important then you can do to prepare for your tattoo session is to make sure to eat a good meal, and hydrate before your appointment. Especially if you will be having a full day session, we recommend you bring your own snacks/energy drinks to help prevent any blood sugar issues throughout the day.

Please use the "Aftercare" tab in the right hand corner for all Aftercare information.

I guarantee the quality of my work & if needed, I do offer a free touch up within the 1st year of your original appointment. If aftercare procedures were neglected, or it is past 1 year, touch ups may be done at an hourly rate on a case by case basis. 

Touch ups can me scheduled at anytime through my email ryanwaidtattoos@gmail.com

We accept cash or card at our studio. Cash preferred | 3% Service Fee on Card Transactions

"Flash" is any original Tattoo Design that I have pre-drawn & up for grabs. My flash designs are all 1 of 1. Please click the "Priority Flash Designs" tab to see all of my available artwork! 

All Flash Designs get top priority for scheduling at any time. If you would like to claim a design, please click on the image to review all information & there will be a link for you to send me a direct message. After receiving your inquiry, I will coordinate with you personally to discuss design specifics & schedule your appointment time. A deposit is required to book any appointments. 

I discount all of my Original Designs, compared to custom work. All flash designs are done for a flat rate or an hourly $125 / hour for larger projects. (Compare to $200/hour for Custom Designing)

A  non-refundable $200 deposit is required to schedule a Tattoo Appointment. This deposit will secure your appointment date, and will be taken off the total cost of your tattoo at the final session.

In paying your deposit, you agree to all Booking Policies, Session Pricing, and agree that the deposit cannot be refunded for any reason whatsoever.

All appointments will be scheduled as a flat rate: Half Day ($600) or Full Day ($1,200)

Every tattoo session includes time for setup, design discussion, stenciling, tattoo time, snack breaks, clean up & photos at the end of the day. 

• Small Tattoos: (2 hours or less) will be considered a "Quarter Day Session". Small projects are done at a hourly rate of $200 per hour.

• Half Day Tattoo Sessions: Start at 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm, or 3:00 -6:00 p.m.

• Full Day Tattoo Sessions: Start at 12:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m.

• Multi session projects will be split into several Full Day, 6 hour tattoo sessions. Booking back to back days is available by client preference. 

Payments for tattoo sessions are due immediately at the end of each session.

Please see the Pricing section below for more specific information & examples of what Session your idea may require.

Small Tattoos: $200/hour (2 Hours or Less) 

• 2-2.5 Hour Appointment Time
• 1.5 - 2 Hours of Tattooing
• Examples: Most small designs - flowers bouquets, handwriting, linework, etc.
• *The minimum for all tattoos is $200*

Half Day Session: $600

• 3 Hour Appointment Time
• 2.5 hours of Tattooing
• Examples: Small Girl Portraits, Small/Medium-Sized Florals, Pet portraits

Full Day Session: $1,200 

• (12:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
• 5-5.5 Hours of Tattooing
• Examples: Realism statues, Animals + Flowers, Detailed Portraits, 
• If your tattoo session runs longer than 6:00 p.m., the remaining time will be done at a rate of $200/hr. The maximum day session rate is $1,600. 

Multi Day Sessions: $2,000 + 

• (12:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
• For multi session projects, each session will be split into 6 hour segments. Booking back to back days is available by client preference. 
• 5-5.5 Hours of Tattooing each day
• Examples: Extremely intricate Half-sleeve Portraits, Realism sleeves, large scale florals

• If your tattoo session runs longer than 6:00 p.m., the remaining time will be done at a rate of $200/hr. The maximum day session rate is $1,600. 

• Continuous Sleeve Projects & Multi Day Sessions will be done at a discounted hourly rate. I will maximize each of our sessions to get your project done as efficiently as possible - The amazing quality of the finished product will always be well worth the time. 

Each tattoo may still be priced individually based on a combination of factors such as size, detail, time, placement & other design considerations.