Maelle Ink Magazine – Issue 1 – Anna Joy
Maelle Ink Magazine presents a tattoo-focused celebration of inked models, tattoo artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and creative voices. Cover model Tatted Cali Gal is photographed by Renaldo Creative in a bold visual feature focused on tattoos, self-expression and individuality.
Featured Models & Editorials
- Anna Joy, also known as Tatted Cali Gal, is a heavily tattooed model and engineer whose editorial explores body art, identity, creativity and personal expression. Photographed by Brandon Lewis of Peaceful Visions.
- Sunny Sedro is a tattooed Canadian model featured in a candid editorial about resilience, creativity, personal growth and life in Alberta. Photographer not credited in the editorial.
- Kijana Parker is a tattoo model and professional makeup artist presented in a polished indoor glamour editorial. Photographed by KCB Photos.
- Ashli Malkia is a South Bend tattoo model featured in a personal interview and intimate fashion editorial. Photographed by IOQ Photography.
- Unique is a DMV hairstylist and tattooed model featured in a colorful beauty and glamour spread. Photographed by Damion Brown of Little Footz Photography.
- PaperDoll is a tattooed cosplayer and VOIP engineer featured in a character-driven editorial with bold styling and vivid turquoise hair. Photographed by Damion Brown of Little Footz Photography.
- Dani Numone is a South Carolina inked model whose feature discusses modeling, family, tattoos and creative ambition. Photographed by Jonathan Benson.
- Tee Malinaaa is an inked female boss, entrepreneur, mother and Maelle Ink cofounder featured in a swimwear and lingerie editorial. Photographed by Renaldo Creative.
- Chanel Blackk is a tattooed Charlotte model featured in a studio fashion and glamour spread. Photographed by Mike Miller of Images by Mr. Mike.
- Colore is an inked dream girl and brand ambassador featured in the cover editorial with a focus on tattoos, modeling, culture and creative independence. Photographed by Renaldo Creative.
- Jahcortli Douglas is an aspiring North Carolina recording artist profiled in a music-focused Sound Check feature. Photography is credited to the editorial contributors.
- J Stone is an R&B singer, producer and recording artist featured in a music and career profile. Photographed by X The Cameraman.
- J.I.D. is featured in Red Bull Zeltron concert photography from Miami. Photographed by Ian Witlen for Red Bull.
- Sketch Gamble, a Raleigh tattoo artist, is profiled for his black and grey realism, new school color, lettering and illustrative work. Photographed by Renaldo Creative.
- Dolls House of Ink and Dr. Trill Tattoos are featured in artist profiles focused on tattoo craftsmanship, shop ownership, diversity and professional practice.
- Lash Storm is a North Carolina illustrator and computer specialist featured in a fan art interview about anime, drawing and Japanese culture.
Photographers Featured
- Renaldo Creative
- KCB Photos
- IOQ Photography
- Damion Brown of Little Footz Photography
- Jonathan Benson
- Mike Miller of Images by Mr. Mike
- Brandon Lewis of Peaceful Visions
- X The Cameraman
- Ian Witlen of Red Bull
This premiere issue combines tattoo culture, portrait photography, glamour, music, small business, entrepreneurship, illustration and lifestyle content. Its energetic mix of vivid fashion imagery, personal interviews, tattoo artistry and puzzle pages gives the magazine a colorful, community-driven and unapologetically creative feel.
