Came across Captured Tattoo on Instagram and fell in love with Shaun's tattooing style and decided right then that I wanted him to do my eagle I've been wanting for so long. I contacted Capture through email and Alison was very helpful guiding me how to use PayPal to make a deposit for my appointment. When the day came, I was greeted upon walking in to this beautiful shop and met with Shaun very shortly after. We came to agreements on the tattoo design, details, etc and I was in the hot spot no longer than an hour and a half after getting there which is pretty awesome compared to my experiences at other shops where the tattooer might make their clients wait hours upon hours and even end up canceling after that. Anyway the tattoo took 3 hours which went by fast and came out as gorgeous as ever! So happy with my tattoo! And Shaun's a really cool guy, beautiful work :) Will be back soon ! read more

This was my first experience with a tattoo shop and it really was a great one! The shop is clean and bright, and I really liked that. I wanted a place that had lots of light and looked clean and this place fit the bill completely. The appt was with Chris, and he was great! He was patient and flexible with the design that was wanted, and he really took his time to make sure it was the perfect fit before we committed to it. He used gloves the entire time and changed out gloves as needed and answered my questions about the needles and sanitation. That was a concern of mine and he didn't mind a bit. I would definitely recommend Captured to anyone looking to get a tattoo. read more

I love this place and get consistently good tattoos from artist Shaun Topper. He is very professional and his work is amazing. The space is immaculately clean, as are all the tools. Dan, the owner, is always very nice and helpful. If you are in the area make an appointment with Shaun, Dan, or any of their artists. You won't regret it! read more

I've been tattooed twice now by Shaun Topper at Captured and i couldn't ask for a better experience. The shop is immaculately clean and inviting, which isn't always the case with tattoo shops. The staff and other tattooers are very friendly and genuinely great people. Shaun was really attentive when i told him my idea and wasn't afraid to make changes with his design to get the tattoo exactly how i wanted and way beyond. Hands down best tattoo experience, i would highly recommend Captured to any and everyone. read more

Hands down the best tattoo shop experience I've had! Spotless clean and wonderfully decorated, you can tell that they want you to get the full experience while you're there.The environment is fun which takes the pressure and sometimes the nervousness away when getting a new tattoo. I had an incredible tattoo done by Shaun and couldn't be happier. Please consider this shop when looking for a place, you won't be disappointed! read more

Captured Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Tustin, California

Not a friendly experience . I was told yes the artist could do the pictures I submitted. When I got there he drew something completely different up. I was there for many hours and he was not friendly or nice.....yes I need another pass over what I had done but I'll stick to going somewhere where I actually feel welcomed. It's permanent and costs money money $$$$#.have some respect for your customers. read more

Both my boyfriend and I have been here to be tattooed by Kyle Crowell. This is a stellar shop that prides itself on upstanding customer service. This shop is super clean and the vibe is calm. One of the best shops I've ever been in. read more

Been here probably 5 different times now. The shop is solid. I always see Beau, does great work. But all the artists there are crushing work daily. There isn't a bad tattoo walking out of that shop. Tyler makes things easy to book appointments, and they are very flexible with my awful schedule. Place is fairly priced, high quality work from all artists, professional, and very clean. The hygiene and attention to detail is impressive. If your on the fence about this shop, just call and book an appointment, you won't be disappointed. read more

I have gotten all 4 of my tattoos done by Dan Smith of Captured Tattoo and have not been disappointed! I fell in love with Dan's work from a really young age and decided then that he will do my first tattoo. Dan first did some very simple, yet elegant lettering on my ribs. For my second tatt, Dan did my chest piece with shoulder caps. The color of the roses are beautiful that even till now I can't help but stop and stare at the color! Third, he did a Circa Survive album cover on my thigh. Again, the color is beautiful. Lastly, Dan did a traditional gypsy on the back of my calf. I strongly suggest going to Dan for color, he's amazing! I don't know if I'll ever let anyone else tattoo me now! A huge thanks to Dan!! read more

Captured Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Tustin, California

Easy 5 stars. This place goes above and beyond all expectations when getting a tattoo. Shaun, Dan, and Beau are super cool and know their craft. This place is nothing short of excellent. I am extremely satisfied with my tattoo and already planning on more. These guys' portfolios speak for themselves. I got tattooed by Shaun and it was a great experience. Really clean shop, in a cool part of Old Town Tustin. Alison is an awesome receptionist too! Everyone is really friendly (which isn't always the case with tattoo shops). I am one of those people who needs to research everything I pay for, ESPECIALLY something I will carry on my skin forever. Needless to say I made the right decision coming here and would trust any of these fine tattooers to get the job done. If you are looking for some bad ass traditional work I haven't seen a better place. Keep up the great work dudes! read more

I've been tattooed by several different artists (most of them were amazing, but some not so much). I don't think you can go wrong at Captured. Dan, Kyle, Griffen and Shaun are all amazing artists.Shaun was my artist and I love my tattoo! I got a traditional-ish snake with woman in it's mouth on my forearm. I sent Shaun a picture of what I wanted, but asked that he take creative liberties and make it his own. He changed it just enough to make it unique, but without compromising my ideas. The color saturation in insane! This is my favorite tattoo yet. I will definitely go back to Shaun for future pieces. The shop is also really cool. Alison runs the shop/front desk, and she's super friendly and accommodating. read more

After I got my first piece done there I knew this would be my go to place from then on! I've gotten three pieces there so far now. Shaun Topper did an amazing job of interpreting what I wanted! The staff is really chill and friendly. I highly recommend Captured to anyone and everyone that wants an artist that does clean lines and awesome shading. read more

I had a great experience here! Everyone at the shop is super cool, and make you feel very comfortable. The tattoo artists here are some of the best in the world - I get compliments on my tattoo from Shaun all the time, especially from other tattooists who can really appreciate good work. read more

I had to honor to get my first tattoo done here by Dan Smith. Everyone was incredibly amazing, super friendly and the shop is absolutely incredible, super clean and just a super calm and welcoming environment! I plan on coming back for more from Dan, all of his work is incredible and he was truly amazing, super patient with me. (Also he's freaking hilarious) If you ever have the opportunity to get some of his work, DO IT! read more

Captured Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here as moral support for a friend getting a tattoo, and I was really impressed by this place. This is a super clean place that never gave me that creepy spine-tingling feeling of, "I gotta get out of here!" All of the guys that work there are very focused on the creation of their art, and making sure that you are happy with the art you will be living with. A very comfortable place with tons of tattoo artwork on the walls. I would definitely think about coming here for a little something I'm thinking about!! read more

Huge thank you to Beau Brady for my new piece. I have smaller ones throughout my body and this one was my first larger one. He completely got my vision and turned it into something I'll love forever! I'll definitely be back to him. Super clean shop too. Thanks again Beau! read more

Captured Tattoo - I wanted an all seeing eye with an Egyptian vibe to it. This was right after. Love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Tustin, California

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Captured Tattoo and was tattooed by Dan. Start to finish my experience could not have been better. I always get a little nervous stepping into a tattoo shop for the first time, but Dan was extremely professional, super friendly, and put me at ease right away. Most importantly, I have a beautiful new tattoo! I deffinilty plan on coming back. read more

By far the best tattoo experience I've ever had. From the initial appointment setting all the way through the tattoo designing and aftercare Skully, Shaun, and Captured in general went above and beyond all of my expectations. The tattoo I got was one that was deeply personal to me, and Shaun made every effort to listen to my ideas, and execute the design in the most beautiful way possible. Even with living out of state I will be sure to return to this shop for any future tattoos I plan on getting. read more

I had a tattoo done by Danny Derrick at this shop. It was my first tattoo and it was a thigh piece. It came out amazing. The shop was clean and Danny was super nice. He even put on some music that I liked to make the experience smoother. It was a three hour tattoo and I would get uncomfortable sitting or laying down for too long and he would always as me every once in a while if I wanted to re-position myself. He really made sure that I felt comfortable. He really listened to my idea and captured it, even accepting a few suggestions I made after he had drawn up my design. His strength is in the American traditional style, which is why I went to him, but I'm sure he can do anything you ask him to do. I'm super happy with the work and it was definitely worth every penny. read more

My tattoo artist is griffen gurzi is the man! Any of the artists at captured tattoo are insanely talented!! The store itself is one of the cleanest shops I've ever been in. I was welcomed right when I walked in also. In my honest opinion this is probably the best shop in the Orange County area! Great tattoos and great guys at captured tattoo. read more

Quality artists in a pleasant space. Parking is free, so that's a plus too. These are experienced artists that know what they are doing and are very clean. Mostly traditional style work. read more

Was shopping around trying to find a good shop to get my next tattoo and came across captured! Was so surprised because I drive by it so often but never really noticed it. Went to their website, checked out some of their art and artists, and was able to send them a note letting them know I was interested. Was surprised by how quickly they got back to me! Everyone was friendly and professional! Griffen did some amazing work! And reasonably priced as well. Definitely going back when I save up for my next tattoo! read more

I've known Dan for several years. By far the nicest and best tattoo artist. He holds his work to high standards and transcends this high ethics to hiring other artist at the studio who produce great work also. He also has great guest artist come through. This feel good vibe tattoo parlor has great customer service. By far the best studio is OC. read more

Paid a visit to Orange County at the end of a recent cross-country trip and knew I wanted to visit this place. Definitely didn't disappoint! The shop itself is beautiful, and I could spend ages just looking at all the artwork on their walls. And the people there couldn't have been more helpful - especially when I had to change my plans at the last minute. Dan made me an absolutely beautiful tattoo of some script, was super friendly and professional throughout and took time to get the placement etc. just right. Also saw Kyle Crowell tattooing an amazing looking ship on someone's arm. With the quality of these guys' work, you can't go wrong at Captured. read more

Awesome experience at Captured Tattoo. I was recommend to check out Dan Smith's spot by another artist in LA & was not disappointed. The shop is amazing. It's super clean and has a great vibe. Dan did some work on my forearm and was great to talk to through the whole process. He's a really cool guy. Fair pricing, clean shop, awesome people. Highly recommend this place. read more

Thanks Shaun!!! You made my tattoo look just like I wanted it too! You were my 2nd visit after the initial tattoo to fix it and I should have came here to start! Thanks again! read more

Captured Tattoo - Thanks Shaun!!! I get so many compliments on the coloring! - Tattoo Near Me - Tustin, California

Excellent experience from start to finish. Had my first tattoo done by Dan Smith and could not have asked for more. I initially exchanged a few emails with Alison regarding first time tattoo questions and she was very helpful and patient with my many questions. Dan is very nice and was very thorough when drawing up the idea for my tattoo, coming out better than I had pictured in my head. The shop itself is very clean and the overall vibe is very inviting, would not hesitate to get more work done here! read more

Cannot recommend Captured Tattoo highly enough. My husband and I flew out from the UK and ended our holiday by getting matching tattoos to celebrate our anniversary. Not only are our tattoos by Dan Smith completely amazing and exactly what we wanted but the whole experience was outstanding. We were made to feel welcome and comfortable and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. They went out of their way to accommodate us and ensure that we received the best service - this included regular email communication prior to our trip and as a follow up. The shop design is pretty amazing too By far this was the highlight of our holiday and we will definitely be coming back!! read more

It's always a pleasure dealing with Dan. He's grown to be an incredibly versatile artist (Perhaps the next Mike Wilson?) and I'm definitely glad he finally has his own establishment (again). The shop is beautiful and intimate, with tons of amazing flash adorning the walls. Dan has great taste in music so there will always be something good on for everyone (The Damned, Type O Negative, 108, The Cure, etc). His co-worker, Danny Derrick does really awesome work as well. There's a Vegan cafe right around the corner from the shop, which is a major plus. Overall, I consider Captured one of the best Tattoo shops in Southern California. read more

Captured Tattoo is amazing! I went to see a wonderful Cosmetic Tattoo Artist who was doing a guest spot. The shop is amazing and beautiful. Extremely professional and clean. Very cool vibe. Great artists. I definitely recommend this place! read more

I had the pleasure of getting a tattoo from Dan Smith a few weeks ago. I made the appointment back in August and emailed him my ideas for a rib piece. When I arrived at the shop, he showed me a beautiful drawing that was better than I could have imagined. We discussed including a line of text in the piece and Dan worked it into the design beautifully. Throughout the process, I was treated extremely well by not only Dan, but all of the staff. Everyone was very professional and polite. There was good conversation and great music all day. The shop was extremely clean, with gorgeous dark floors and art covering the walls. I was there for about six hours with two short breaks, and afterwards I grabbed dinner at a delicious vegan cafe around the corner. I would definitely recommend Captured Tattoo to anyone looking for quality work in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. read more

I was looking to get my first ever tattoo, I was in the area and figured I'd stop by and get some information and possibly meet with an artist. I was greeted by Tyler at the front desk immediately. He answered the questions I had and introduced me to Beau. Due to the professionalism, cleanliness, and very impressive artwork in the shop, I knew this is where I wanted to be. Beau is so cool, he fit me in his schedule due to me moving out of state in a matter of days. I made an appointment and left a deposit moments after we had met. Fast forward to my appointment, I walk into the shop and Beau is ready with an AWESOME design he created. I was pumped. Once we determined the right size, he very quickly set up his station and got to work. A few hours later and we're finished. Such a flawless and amazing tattoo, I'm so pumped I got it at captured tattoo. These guys are awesome, thanks! read more

My experience was absolutely outstanding at Captured Tattoo. The store had such a friendly atmosphere and was just a wonderful place to get my third tattoo. Dan Smith did an incredible job on my tattoo. He was very friendly and chatted with me and my friend the entire time it took him to finish my tattoo. He was very patient with me since I was getting my tattoo on my ribs and was very accommodating. He took the idea I had in my head and then gave me such a beautiful tattoo that exceeded every expectation I had! This was my second time being tattooed by Dan and I wouldn't have gone anywhere else! I could have used so more after care instructions but they always answered any emails I sent them. This is definitely the best place to get tattooed! read more

I am not one to write reviews however I absolutely loved my experience at Captured Tattoo. I recently had the privilege of getting a tattoo done by Dan Smith. After seeing his work on Instagram and then him standing in line behind me at a concert later that night (small world right?!?) I knew he was who I wanted to do my next tattoo. They quickly responded to my tattoo inquiry, my questions answered and my appointment scheduled. The shop is in old town Tustin and the shop is ridiculously charming with its minty green walls and checkerboard tile floor, and all its decor, I was instantly in love. Not to mention its sparkling clean and very welcoming. I find that a lot of tattoo shops are super pretentious and you're just not cool enough to be there. Not here!!! Everyone there is super nice and its clear they care about their clients. Dan quickly came out and I wanted to try to make some changes. He was soooooooo nice about it, and tried to make it work. I was such a pain, and having the worst week but he was just the nicest person ever, and I appreciated more than anything. I felt horrible and if he wanted to kill me I couldn't tell because he was so freaking nice! I will most definitely return to Captured for any future work. All the artists are super talented. I absolutely love my tattoo.... I have strangers stop and grab my arm constantly to check it out. I've told anyone who asks about tattoo shops to go there. My friends family comes out in a couple months and asked where they could go because they want to get tattoos while in California. Not to mention I found the pricing to be supper reasonable, charging by piece instead of by hour. Thank you Dan and Captured Tattoo! I'll be back....and I won't be a pain :-) read more

I've been to captured tattoo twice and was tattooed by Shaun both times. The vibe is relaxed, the staff is professional, and the shop itself including the restroom is impeccably clean. The experience was lovely and my tattoos are beautiful. I'm so proud of them and can't wait to get tattooed again. read more

I've been in several tattoo shops and I've never been in one that actually made me feel welcomed and comfortable until I was in Captured Tattoo. I've always gotten an attitude or very unprofessional vibe, however at this shop everyone is really nice and they take their time with the customers and don't rush through questions or talk you into something you don't want. I walked in with a few questions for a coverup of a wonky lined, faded tattoo on my wrist. I didn't have an appointment but Dan took the time to talk to me about what the options were for covering it up. He quickly drew up something on my wrist as an example of what could be done and I booked my appointment. A month later I went back with zero anxiety (which is a first for me) and Dan fixed the mess on my wrist and it was beyond my expectations. I love this tattoo, it's absolutely perfect and I can't wait for my next one. I got a follow up email from the shop about a month after my tattoo, it was a great final touch to an already very positive experience. read more

if you're like me, finding the perfect tattoo shop and artist is exhausting. I knew I wanted to get this particular tattoo done in SoCal and I had gone to another shop first (will not name) and I left my consultation w/ too many doubts and felt in the end, it wouldn't turn out the way I wanted. after finding the shop and looking at portfolios, I became a huge fan of Shaun Topper. I was only in town for a short time and at first they told me he was booked but they were able to squeeze me in last minute! He really listened to what I wanted but also added his touches. I also appreciated he asked Dan for a second eye on this part of my tattoo and both agreed not to add something so it would age better. Out of all my tattoos, this one healed the best and I'm so happy with it! I love the atmosphere/decor here, everyone I spoke with was so nice, the price was more than fair, it's in a great location, and I was thinking of getting a shirt and to my surprise, they gave me a shirt at the end! I definitely plan on coming back here. read more

This review is long overdo. I came here a while back to get my first tattoo. Shaun is an amazing artist and I loved the end result of my tattoo . I got elvish writing and I will definitely be coming here whenever I get another tattoo! read more

Please go and get a tattoo from Dan. This is a great, clean, honest place to get a tattoo. Every artist that works here, either full time or guest is top notch. I have been tattooed by Dan several times and have plans to continue to see him in the future. read more

Without a doubt the absolute best tattoo experience I have ever had. My wife and I made appointments with Shaun Topper to get forearm pieces while on our honeymoon. Not only was the shop immaculate and beautifully designed, but everyone who worked there was friendly and super concerned with making sure that your tattoo experience is as positive as it could possibly be. Received my best piece to date (check out Shaun's Instagram for his work), and although it came with a decent price it was worth every single penny and then some. These guys are at the tip top of the tattoo business and I would definitely go back again and again. Shaun especially was polite, accommodating and amazingly knowledgable with the art of tattooing. read more