- Ötzi Photography
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Run by husband and wife duo William Szostak and Phoenix Mayet, Ötzi Photography was established with the intention of creating images of people that celebrate their individual beauty and unique style. Ötzi (pronounced “et-see”) Photography can be found at tattoo conventions and festivals throughout the Northeast. We love working with talented artists and would be happy to talk with you about scheduling a photo shoot at your shop for advertisements and portfolios. We are also available for private individual sessions at our studio in Jamaica Plain, MA.
- Phoenix Mayet
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A photographer who enjoys taking pictures of people, Phoenix's goal with each subject is to capture an image that reflects a deeper truth. Recognizing the transformative power of tattoos, she seeks to create pictures that manifest the energy and beauty of the ink and its personal meaning to the individual photographed. For more photographs by Phoenix, visit Art Year, a daily photoblog.
- William Szostak
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William is a computer programmer who serves as the technical side of the Ötzi partnership, handling the photo-editing, printing, and web site development. A self-professed math geek who also has a love of the arts, he enjoys using technology as a tool to explore and express the beauty and humanity of the world around us. Plus he thinks tattoos are really cool.
- Ötzi the Ice Man
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Born about 5,300 years ago, the body of Ötzi was discovered in the Alps in 1991. Ötzi is not only the oldest human mummy ever found in Europe, but he is also the owner of the oldest tattoos in the world. There are 57 tattoos over Ötzi's body and many of them correspond to acupuncture pressure points at the lower back, knee, and ankle, which has led some to believe that the earliest tattoos may have had medicinal purposes. For more information about Ötzi the Ice Man, check out this Wikipedia article.
