Aphotic Tattoo Studio Reviews 17

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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  1. Tattoo shop

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We are a custom tattoo studio based in Loughborough. We also have an art gallery open to public


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

17 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Benjamin

Fabulous place. Fabulous people. Fabulous work. Thank you Benjamin for the great work and your lovely company for the day

17 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

It’s my second tattoo at Aphotic tattoo studio, this time with Kimmi. Her work is stunning and I am so pleased with my new tattoo. The whole experience again was excellent. Kimmi explained the process and I was made to feel so comfortable. I would definitely recommend anyone thinking about a tattoo to go and speak with Kimmi or Ben. Thank you so much!

18 September 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much for your lovely review! So glad you had a great time with us again! Hope the tattoo is healing nicely for you! Looking forward to seeing you soon! Take care!

Best regards
Kimmi
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WOW!

What an amazing tattoo and experience, Benjamin did an amazing job doing a tattoo of me and my two sons. He took the most care of making sure my tattoo was centre and explained each step as he was doing it. I felt very comfortable with him doing my tattoo as the last place I went too I have a very negative experience!

The design that he did for the tattoo inspiration I sent him was a million times better! So in love with it and so is everyone who’s seen it. Amazing work, very happy with it. Couldn’t thank you enough!

8 September 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Hi Jodie, thank you so much fo ratios wonderful review. It was a pleasure to do this tattoo for you and I so pleased to have been able to bring a bit of faith back in getting tattooed and the experiences associated. I look forward to seeing this one all healed up and seeing you again soon. All the best, Benjamin.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing studio!

Last week was my first day session with Benjamin but my 3rd time going to the studio. Every time I've been it has always been such a great, chill experience and the vibes are always immaculate with everyone inside. Ben especially made sure I was comfortable and happy all day and knocked out the most amazing piece to add to my leg. If you want to get a tattoo where you know you're going to be looked after, treated with respect and in an environment with no judgement, funny jokes and an amazing set of artists then I'd definitely go to Aphotic. They are the only studio I'll go to in Loughborough because I know I can trust that they will do everything to make sure you're comfortable and that you leave feeling amazing about whatever you decide to have done. I highly recommend Benjamin too, he's funny, talented, kind and extremely caring and has the best banter. Can't wait to get more art from Ben and also Kimmi since saying she wants to do a calcifer, I just have to book in for it! 💚

21 August 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so so much mate, it was killer having you in for a session and I loved doing this one. Always nice to see you in the studio. Here's to the next visit. :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tattoo artist was not forthcoming about…

Tattoo artist was not forthcoming about her capabilities. The tattoo does not match any of the quality in the portfolio presented. Gave me a splotchy and uneven tattoo, twice the size of what I requested. Communication afterwards was hostile. Take your money elsewhere unless you want to be mutilated.

2 April 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Good evening Vic. I’m ever so sorry you feel this way. During the procedure, you were given the opportunity to check the size and placement of the tattoo and asked if you wanted anything changing or moving, to which you said you were happy with it. After the few emails you sent to us being unhappy with your tattoo, we responded and tried to accommodate you as best we can and asked for any images to be sent so we can have a look for you, which we never received. The last email you sent was an apology to us explaining that the tattoo had healed fine and that you would be happy to update us on more healed pictures once it had fully healed. We responded to that email exclaiming that we were looking forward to your updates. To which we didn’t receive any.

We are still more than happy for you to come in and discuss this with us. :)

Kind regards
Aphotic Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tattoo experience

Been a couple of times now, with Amelia, would definitely recommend this tattoo studio. Amelia listened and advised on my ideas, very knowledgeable and with great professional advice.
The studio is clean and very welcoming.

6 April 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much for your lovely review! :) Glad you had a great experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing tattoo shop

An amazing tattoo shop, with fabulous staff. Everyone makes you feel so at ease and comfortable offering and providing drinks throughout your visit. Health and safety is very important to them. Keeping everything clean at all times and all of their products smell amazing.I spent pretty much all day with them first having a leg tattoo with Ben in the morning, who did a wonderful job and has such amazing talent when it comes to art work and design. Then in the afternoon a large back tattoo with Liam everything looks amazing, there was hardly any pain at all I'm so happy with the end result of both pieces and can't wait to go back for more work. I would highly recommend both Liam and Ben.

27 February 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much Cameron, it has been amazing having you in the studio both on the first session for the revived pieces and for the last full day session with me to work on the hand/wrist design as well as a few others. Here's to the next sessions. All the best, Benjamin. Aphotic Tattoo.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the creative mind of Kimmy Gayle...

I started my chest piece with Kimmi this week, planted the seed of what I wanted and when I arrived for my tattoo, I was shown what she had created and was absolutely blown away! I would highly recommend this business and can't believe with their strong client base that there aren't more reviews, this company needs to be celebrated, from the communications, the layout of the studio, the coffees and complimentary lunch for day sessions, everything is meticulously planned out. The team are very supportive and highly skilled, looking forward to my next appointment and already in love with my new art after day 1 👍

30 January 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much Colin, such a pleasure having you in the studio and working on this piece for you. All the best, Kimmi.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

🌟Highly recommend 🌟

I came in and had a touch up on a Previous Tattoo from Elsewhere ..This Tattoist has a Lovely feel about the shop as well as Lovely people Kimmi made me a drink whilst I was waiting then Amelia did the Tattoo I’m so pleased she explains Everything, and is so Gentle in her work and I love how there’s also separate cubicles for each individual very personalised which is Fab I wouldn’t hesitate to have another Tattoo with Amelia,Top Girl keep up the fabulous work and Thank you 👏👏👌💕

3 January 2024
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you Eileen, that is so sweet. It was wonderful having you in the studio. All the best, The Aphotic Tattoo Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Aphotic- I couldn't be happier

The studio is BEAUTIFUL, organised and well spaced. Hygiene was second to none.

The booking process was great, reminder emails and texts a huge plus and very reassuring to have all the details about cancellation etc laid out clearly.

Alexander was incredible, I'm really happy with my tattoo and the way he step by step explained everything about it- even if I had heard it all before- made me feel incredibly safe through the whole process. Already booked a second with him, no doubt to be followed by a third and fourth and fifth and sixth...

9 September 2021
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Hello!

Thank you for such a wonderful review. You made our day! It's always awesome to hear back from clients about their experience with us. Alex can't wait to tattoo you again!

Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome experience

Really great experience getting my first tattoo done. Kimmi made sure I was comfortable throughout and I'm super happy with the results. I will definitely be going back to Aphotic for my next one!

11 December 2020
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much for your review! We're glad that you had an enjoyable experience with us. Looking forward to your next visit :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome as always

Awesome as always, nice new studio

28 September 2020
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kimmi is amazing.....

Kimmi is amazing really listens to what you want, then advises you. She is an amazing artist very talented.

27 September 2020
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much for your review! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Highly recommended, kimmi is amazing at what she does ! You will not be disappointed! X

23 September 2020
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it 😊 🙏❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing artist !!

Wow, what a tattooist !!! From design consultation to the finished tattoo, Kimmi is amazing.
If you need a tattooist and want quality then there is no one better in my opinion.

23 September 2020
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Reply from Aphotic Tattoo Studio

Thank you so much!! This means a lot! 😊🙏

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