10/10. Got a backpiece done with Jason and and a great experience . I look forward to doing more work with him in the future .

I've had nothing but good experiences here. I've been going to Jason since the beginning of 2021 and all the current artists are pretty chill. They've been respectful of my preferred name and pronouns (as a queer person). When I was getting tattooed in a sensitive spot Jason made sure I was covered to my comfort. I was tattooed by his apprentice this past weekend and when I mentioned I was starting to shake from the cold, he went to the back to get a blanket for me. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Everyone there is super nice and helpful. Jason did an incredible job on my tattoo. He spent a ton of time with me discussing the options on the design I brought. He seemed just as excited as I was. The other customers in the shop were all super cool as well. Couldn't have asked for a bette experience. I absolutely love the place. It's like walking into a carnival. I came from hours away to get mine. Can't wait to go again. read more

Live Free Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Live Free Tattoo is located in Grant Park off Boulevard Street in a short strip of shops. That was a lot of S's... ssssss. Now say it 3x. #tonguetwister-ish Live Free Tattoo was referred to me by a good friend of mine. I kept my options open and researched several other tattoo places before ending up here. I didn't make an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome! I had the mindset of getting the tattoo I wanted checked out, getting a quote, and possibly ink'd within the same visit. Although my tattoo was simple and didn't require shading, etc. I still wanted an experienced artist. It all worked out! PARKING Limited parking infront so make that turn on Rosalia Street and park somewhere in the neighborhood. INTERIOR Very clean store and decorative, obvs. +++ PRICING Set rates. Minimum of $60. anything over an hour is $150. SERVICE Richard who worked the front was very friendly and helpful. ARTIST Alan Berg is awesome. This guy was aware it was my first tattoo experience. He took the time and walked me through everything. He made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process. Very engaging and has a great personality. Instagram: alanbergtattoo read more

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Such a great place to get a piece of art! Danny is the man! He takes care of you from start to finish.

This was my first professionally done tattoo and I am very happy with how everything turned out. Honestly I spent so long trying to research and decide who/where/what and ultimately I just figured I knew nothing and I that I would go to a shop with great reviews and trust whoever was working there. I came in with pretty specific needs and requests and I can say that my expectations were absolutely exceeded. The woman at the front whose name I didn't catch but who was wonderful and oh so helpful looked at my references and brought out Skribs who put a ton of effort into working with what I wanted and figuring out how to cover up some very old scars on my arm. I know that he was working outside of his usual style and I appreciated how receptive he was when I was explaining what I wanted and he came up with such a beautiful design. Also he got the tattoo on me very quickly which was great. The shop was super clean, everyone was so nice and I love what I walked away with. Oh and if, like me, you don't carry cash, they have an ATM in the store which super convenient for tipping. read more

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Came here about three weeks ago to get a floral tattoo with Alan. Couldn't have had a better experience! They were very COVID-safe, asking that people wait outside, sanitizing everything in front of me- I felt very safe here. The tattoo itself is gorgeous, Alan had a light hand so it wasn't painful, and we were done fairly quickly. Prices were fair as well. I love this shop! HIGHLY recommend! read more

Live Free Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Rhiannon was awesome! I got a small tattoo on the side of my arm. It was exactly what I wanted. Rhiannon was so sweet and made sure I was comfortable. Highly recommend. read more

Went here and felt uncomfortable i know why now. But glad alot of the worthwhile tattoo artists have left this place. Can get better work elsewhere and not support abusers. Parking is hard to come by so is safety. read more

I searched on Instagram for Atlanta tattoo artist then discovered Live Free Tattoo. Shortly after, a friend of mine mentioned she had recently been tattooed here. I decided to reach out to Race and emailed him what I was looking for and that I wanted a cover up. I came in the next day and got inked! He covered my aged script tattoo with a gorgeous pink peony. The service was cool and everyone was very professional. I plan to go back to get a touch up and to add to my side art. I highly recommend if you're looking for your first or another tattoo! read more

Live Free Tattoo - Cover up tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I had been thinking about getting my coveted Harry Potter tattoo for months, years even, before I walked past this place. I decided to check out the reviews and they convinced me to give it a try. I called ahead around 5:00 PM on a Saturday to make sure they were still taking walk-ins and to my luck, they were. I asked for someone who was excellent and line work and, as a walk-in, ended up with Javier Rivera - and I could not be happier. Javier was amazeballs, truly. His artistry was incredible and his personality was awesome. After seeing my finished tattoo, my girlfriend decided to get her first one. His lines are super clean and his talent is unparalleled. The minimum is $100 but you truly get what you pay for. This place is exceptional. read more

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Minimum price=$100 Super nice and I didn't know exactly what I had in mind but they were super patient and helped work with me. I saw Tai again super chill dude and I love what I got! Paid $240+tip read more

Live Free Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Me and my boyfriend came twice to see Nick! Walkins are welcome we did that the first time and the second time we made an appointment! Good shop! read more

I had been waiting to get my first tattoo for some time. Maybe about two years with the idea that I had in mind, and I wasn't entirely sure of where I would get the work done. After a few recommendations from friends of ours, we paid a visit to Live Free for a little consult and subsequently made an appointment. The whole experience was just rad. We walked in and chatted with the guy at the front desk (Colin -- super nice guy) and showed him the artwork I had in mind. He immediately thought that Brett would the be the perfect artist for my tattoo idea. Brett walked up and was immediately stoked about the piece (Link from The Legend of Zelda) on my forearm. He had mentioned that he had done a few pieces from the series before. We made the appointment and waited for another week. The day had come and we stepped back into the parlor for my appointment with Brett. We walked back and he showed me the tracing he put together and explained the entire process to me. He made sure I understood how he would approach all of the colors, shading, different sections, where he would start, and he made sure the alignment of the tracing was exactly what I wanted. He was super confident, thorough, and really conversationally calm throughout all of the prep. Then, we got started. For those who have never been tattooed before, it wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated. I thought it would have been unbearable pain, but the pain is more of an irritating/shocking sensation. Now, when he got closer to the crux of my arm, it hurt like hell, but not for long. I sat for about 2 hours and then we were done. Pretty straightforward. As soon as I sat up, I was shocked at how good it looked. It was amazing. Exactly as I had anticipated and absolutely perfect. Even now that it has healed, it looks just as good. Super vibrant and the line-work is stellar. Brett is the man. I was also really thankful for Brett's knowledge and advice regarding tattoo care. Using a mix of Lubriderm and Aquafor has been the saving grace through the dryness of winter and damaged skin. Really appreciative of that. Currently, I have one other tattoo idea and I'm looking forward to heading back to Brett sometime later this year. Huge fan of Live Free and Brett. Great stuff. read more

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Cori James is the sheeit! I've had one session with her and my tattoo is not finished yet. However, I am so excited about how easy it was to communicate with and work with her, and how badass my tatt is already, I have to share the love here. First of all, the shop is like waaay traditional.. Like, as in their decor and tons of flash on the walls, in books, etc. ..This is very appropriate and was actually unexpected.. because I was getting my very first traditional tattoo. Walking in to that made me feel good about my choice. Let me back up, I found Cori through Instagram.. yea, what?! Isn't that weird? Go technology!! I started following Live Free Tattoo.. and then found Alan Berg.. and then found Cori.. I emailed her with a description of my idea, and asked if she would be able to do something like that. She enthusiastically responded less than 24 hours later with so much helpful info. Sometimes artists can be vague online, and I understand it - You don't want to promise time or cost necessarily to a stranger over the internet. She doesn't necessarily know it, but I'm not a stranger to tattoos anymore (14ish over almost 12 years, now) so I want to know the deets straightforward, and I don't necessarily want to drive my ass down there (Dunwoody to Grant Park) unless I know what I'm getting into (price, an artist's personality, etc etc) Speaking of price, they charge $150/hour at this time. Her art examples are not quite as vast as some other artists I've worked with, as I believe she's newish (but no longer an apprentice, and there is no "inexperience" to be found!) What I saw, I liked.. and I really wanted a girly touch to this tattoo. She delivered! She let me go back and forth with her through email to pick the right date to meet. Then she let me send her pictures of what I liked - I did so through a private Facebook photo album. When I showed up for my appointment, she showed me her drawing and it was perfect. She set up, which took about 15-20 minutes - Normal - and then we were GO! I laid down on a table, on my back, with my left arm outstretched. The little padded stand for my arm was wobbly, so a little bit into the tattoo, she switched it out with another. That one was still a little wobbly, so maybe it's supposed to be? Didn't matter too much since Cori was stabilizing it all as she worked. Back to the shop.. It's not in the bestest area of Atlanta, honestly - which is the only reason why I dropped a star - but the inside is really nicely put together. I've seen a few "meh" shops in my day and didn't stick around, but this one is solid. Someone put a ton of time and love into this. I had never been tattooed in a shop where there weren't actually walls on each "room" - but this one has spaces separated by half walls, more like stalls. I did see a sign that said if you want privacy, they can help you with that. I think there's one or two actual enclosed rooms. The beautiful pictures and paintings on the walls go for miles.. which I love, because there's always something to stare at.. something to get your brain lost in.. That's important to me for getting tatt'd.. you need to get in your zone, ya know. The actual sesh - outline and shading on a maybe-6 inch long dagger tatt on the inside of my left bicep took about 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. That's a pretty good time. I could not sit longer for this super-sensitive area, so I've made another appointment with Cori to complete it in a couple weeks. She was super sweet the whole time.. asked how I was doing occasionally.. talked about fun stuff but hushed when I wasn't really responding (because it's hard to have a conversation when you're feeling this pain!) She seemed down to earth - a sweet, adorable Southern gal, and she likes good music - (We listened to Tame Impala which totally calmed me!) I'm stoked, and I'd totally recommend checking out Cori! Tell her Heidi sent you! read more

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I went to Live Free because it was close to my place and I don't have any shop loyalties, having moved to Atlanta about 2 years ago. I checked them out on Yelp, saw that they had all 5-star reviews and decided to give them a whirl. I could NOT be more pleased with that decision. I was a walk-in appointment on a Saturday afternoon. The shop was as clean as you could ever want, had great art on the walls, doors... everywhere AND was playing some really great music (personal preference, of course). Miguel Olascuaga met me at the counter and was amazingly friendly and accommodating. I was a little hesitant about this tattoo because my design is tribal and there are artists out there who aren't very enthusiastic about that type of work. Miguel was genuinely interested and (dare I say) excited to work with me on realizing my piece, however. Miguel worked his magic through a 5.5 hour session and was an absolute pleasure while doing it. Great demeanor and great sense of humor. The rest of the crew at the shop was awesome as well. Everyone who dropped by Miguel's booth to watch him work was complimentary of my chosen design, had some well-chosen jokes and even a word of encouragement here and there as we worked into hour 4. I am absolutely thrilled with the end result and would ABSOLUTELY recommend Live Free (and Miguel) to anyone in the Atlanta area looking to get ink done. I'm looking forward to going back for more myself. read more

Live Free Tattoo - Work by Miguel Olascuaga. Turned out BETTER than I could have imagined. - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was a little hesitant about getting a tattoo as a walk in even though what I wanted was simple. However, Race gave me exactly what I wanted. He was so much fun to get tattooed by. This guy is a really cool cat and Live Free Tattoo is an awesome place. Everyone there is friendly, professional, and relaxed. Highly recommend if you're looking for a clean shop to get tatted in. read more

Live Free Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Wow. What a treat. On a whim we decided to get some ink while visiting ATL. They have a great walk-in policy and we were helped right away. They were great about helping us with designs and walking through fonts and sizing with us. There is a $100 minimum so make to get something you are willing to pay for even if small. The quality of the work is worth it. J Smalley was our artist and he works fast and is VERY neat. I got a pretty small, dainty tattoo on the back of my arm and he was done in about 5 minutes. They gave us details on the healing and care process (though we are seasoned tattooers). All round really friendly staff and great team of folks. Would definitely recommend and go back again when in the area. Thanks J. Smalley! read more

Got my first tattoo from this shop! Found Miguel through instagram and instantly fell in love with his work. I had been looking for an artist for a while and had sent out a couple emails. Miguel emailed back right away and was as sweet as could be. I brought in some reference photos and he sketched up a beautiful tattoo right away. Miguel was patient with me.. as it was my first tattoo and I was really nervous! He even stayed after closing hours to finish up the outline during my first session. My tattoo is beautiful! I love it. The shop was clean and everyone working seemed really friendly. Definitely recommend this shop! read more

Live Free Tattoo - By Miguel O. - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is like most tattoo parlors but the quality of the artists are horrible. They hire "artist" with little to no experience with "classic" abilities to work. Aka they can't tattoo any realistic art. Unless you are looking for a sailor tatt don't make the venture to a location in the gettho with no parking and usual ass hole artist. Avoid Javier at all costs of your bodily future. Above all make sure your consultation is clear. Your artist should be patient and thorough before you start. If the placement isn't right make sure to correct it. After all. It is forever. read more

Super clean place, good vibe, awesome staff, and I ended up with amazing tattoo!! Race was super cool and drew up a great design. Definitely coming back for more pieces. read more

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This was my first tattoo, so I was super nervous. I researched Atlanta Tattoo shops for months until I found Rex Holloway's work on Instagram, and I knew he was the guy I wanted to work with. I emailed him to set up a consultation, which was super easy. During the consultation (where you put down a $100 deposit) I showed him some flowers I liked and he came up with a design that he thought would suit the shape of my body better, and I'm glad I listened! The actual tattooing process wasn't fab, but that is because I have a very low pain tolerance. Rex was really sweet and asked if I needed breaks, etc. During different steps of the process, different staff members would chat with me and my friend and ask how my process was going. Everyone's really chill and friendly! Rex is a professional, friendly, and amazing artist and I could not recommend him more! I'm trying to spread by word of mouth by showing friends his Instagram too. I love my tattoo! read more

Live Free Tattoo - Here was my tattoo right after it was finished. Done by Rex Holloway who can be found by @the_lonesome_wolf on instagram! - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I couldn't be happier with my tattoo and my artist Miguel! Such a cool shop and everyone was so friendly. The receptionist Savannah made sure all my questions were answered and that I was completely comfortable for my appointment. I'm already planning to come back soon. read more

Live Free Tattoo - My tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I was coming to ATL to celebrate a friend's birthday and decided to get a tattoo while i was down here. What I wanted was very simple but I wanted it done right so I did my research on several shops in the area. After much deliberation, I settled on Live Free. Before hand, I called someone to see if I they take walk-ins (I was a little late with scheduling) and I was told they do. I went on to the website and decided that I knew who I wanted to do my tattoo if they were available. I reached out and didn't exactly get a reply in time which was expected since I did it two days before. Fast forward, I got to the shop and immediately upon stating what I wanted the staff suggested something else for me stating that the tattoo wouldn't hold up in that spot and may look better elsewhere. I was hesitant at first but came around. I see now that they knew exactly what they were talking about. Tai did my tattoo and he was AMAZING. I originally chose him to do it and as the cards would have it, it all worked out. I felt some comfortable and trusted him completely. I'll definitely be coming back to get another tattoo by him when I'm in the area. There is a $100 minimum regardless of what you're getting but these guys are worth it. I even gave an additional tip (as you should). read more

Live Free Tattoo - symbol in red representing mother and child. - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Would absolutely recommend Live Free Tattoo to anyone! The vibes are great and they are completely welcoming. Most of the shops I've been to are not welcoming, and are impatient and condescending - nothing like this one. From the person who greeted me at the front of the store to my artist, Javier, they were all great. Javier was patient, paid attention to detail, and made me feel right at home. Parking was tough as it's mostly on street parking but other than that, definitely a gem. read more

Okay seriously I have to stop rating an establishment based on how hot the men are!!! But hot dam I can look at these tattoo artist all day. Okay on the real super talented artist, I was kinda worried that my tattoo wouldn't look like the style of the rest of my tattoo's but Alan Berg knew exactly what to do. I trusted him with the direction after being super paranoid :). What I can say is that as a black woman I didn't feel comfortable at first because all of the styles displayed in this shop were a specific style of tattooing almost everything looked like pinup style of artwork. But it took me to trust the artist to do what he does best. So I say to all you who have had the same fear, trust your artist, be opinionated and voice your concerns it will play out int he end to be just like you wanted or better. Currently trying to brainstorm another huge thigh piece to come to life. LIVE FREE! and get TATTOOED. I forgot to mention it was clean and safe :). The artist even walked me to my car after he was done to make sure I got to my car safely. Please remember to tip. read more

Ashton has done majority of my tattoos and is an amazing artist. He loves his work and is extremely knowledgeable about placement. He will never disappoint, if it's your first time. There are many artists to choose from, but be sure to pick someone that is more concerned about your vision and aesthetics. Live Free is clean and professional environment for your tattoo needs! read more

I went to Live Free Tattoo to see new artist Cori James about a cover-up tattoo in July of 2013. Before my first appointment, I told Cori that I wanted to see her interpretation of a mandala style that I liked. She also asked for photos of my existing tattoo, and asked some questions about what I liked about certain mandalas. The shop itself is neat, clean, well-maintained and has always had a parking spot available when I went there. I found that while Cori was working, the other artists would walk over and make observations about her work; each and every one of these gentlemen were kind and cordial. I've seen a lot of gruff, rude individuals in tattoo establishments and it's a huge bummer, but the entire staff at Live Free seemed entirely uninterested in keeping up an air of hardassery. Cori worked on my tattoo in three sessions, over a course of seven hours, and in each of these trips to Live Free I was treated really well, the artist was professional, clean, confident and funny, and my cover-up looks incredible. The tattoo is a memorial, and the loss is incredibly new and raw--I needed a place I could go that would treat me with dignity and maybe even a little gentleness (yes, in a tattoo parlor, I get how that sounds, let's move on) I found all of that at Live Free Tattoo and I will recommend the shop and Cori James or the gentlemen there any time the topic of tattooing comes up. read more

Jason is great. I'm getting a good sized piece on my forearm and he did the outline and some shading in a little over an hour and it looks awesome. He let me split up the outline and color into two sessions so it cuts down on the pain and how much cash I'm throwing down at one time. I definitely appreciate that cause I'm kind of poor and a bit of a wimp. I get compliments on the tat all the time and it's not even finished yet. He's tattooed a couple of my friends and their stuff is stellar too. He's also donated gift certificates to charity poker tournaments which is pretty cool. I think the other artists at the shop are good too and they have visiting artists from time to time as well. Check it out bro... read more

Live Free Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My usual artist had been out of Atlanta for awhile, and it was on a whim that I decided to stop by Live Free and check out their work. Studio was clean, very well let and generally pretty laid back. It was nice to be in a shop that seemed more focused on the art than on churning out $50 walk-ins. I had a large Star Wars piece that I'd been itching to get, and after speaking with Brett Pundt for a bit I setup my session. Each session there went smoothly with the artist on time (which in my experience isn't always the case for tattoo artists) and always ready to get to work. Brett's work was above and beyond what I expected. Smooth lines, excellent saturation and no overworked areas. Over the course of 3-4 sessions I had the chance to see several other artist's work, and it's all been top notch and professional. Above all, the shop is simply fun to be in with a good atmosphere that makes the entire event a good experience. read more

Had a fantastic experience with Javier. From the consult to the finishing touches (3.5 hours later), he was a joy to be with. I love, love my botanical tattoo and would recommend him to anyone not only for his skills but also for the joy he naturally emits. Thanks, Live Free but even more, thanks Javier! read more

Live Free Tattoo - Botanical tattoo inspired by my wedding bouquet of mainly roses and eucalyptus. - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Karina was so nice! I loved how easy going and sweet she was, made me feel so comfortable:) definitely recommend coming here to see her ! Amazing artwork as well read more

Officially my new favorite tattoo shop and a loyal customer of Alan Berg. There's a big elephant in the room if I don't mention this but not only is Alan hot but is also a supremely talented artist. I've always heard about Live Free from a couple of my friends who got some work done but also went in sometime last year to get something small. I was ready for some new ink and decided to browse through all of the artist's portfolios online. I stumbled upon Alan Berg's work and totally fangirled over it. His work is very intricate and detailed so I knew he would be perfect. I immediately emailed him letting him know that I would like for him to bring my idea of a magnolia flower with cross hatching and hatching with a vintage feel to life. He was pretty responsive through emails and told me to send some photos of the what I was looking for in regards to style, angles of the flower, etc. He had something drawn up before my appointment and by time I arrived, it was time to get it done. He suggested placing it a certain way on my arm and so glad he said something because I love the placement of it and didn't think to do it that way. Alan freestyled many of the lines on my flower and the way the leaves are treated was unexpected, interesting yet beautiful that I've never seen on a floral tat before. The shop is located in Grant Park, next door to Zibas. The shop itself is super clean, high ceilings, open and airy with tons of great lighting. The shop is well designed as far as decor, fixtures, visual merchandising and even the tattoo stations are open and spacious but still with enough privacy. They also sell Fossil & Hide's jewelry in the shop along with some other great Live Free merchandise. Everyone is so friendly and professional plus it's not too far from my house. Whenever I need a new tattoo, I can hop skip right on over! The artist even walked me to my car after the session so I wouldn't get snatched up. Talk about great customer service! I'm beyond obsessed with my tattoo and so lucky to have Alan do this beautiful piece on my arm! I can't wait to get more work done by him and Live Free seriously has some of the most talented artists in their shop! read more

Live Free Tattoo - Thank you so much Alan Berg for doing this beautiful piece on my arm! I'm so obsessed with it and can't wait to get more! - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came in for a walk in, a tiny tattoo above my knee, Collin did a great job and made sure I was completely satisfied with the results. Will definitely come back when I'm in ATL again! Love this place! read more

Thanks, Matt for creating Terry's tribute tattoo to our dog Sully!!! BRAVO!!! read more

Live Free Tattoo - "Sully" - Gone, but not forgotten!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Made a Yelp account just to say that Alan Berg and his work are nothing short of phenomenal. I had my first tattoo done here after finding Alan's work on Instagram and Facebook. The entire process-emailing, consultation, and tattooing-all went smoothly. I showed Alan a few photos of what I wanted, and he was able to sketch out something that was exactly what I had been looking for. Everyone at the shop is friendly and clearly dedicated to their work. I highly recommend Live Free--especially Alan Berg! read more

Live Free Tattoo - I'm in love! - Tattoo Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you are looking to get a tattoo in Atlanta this is the spot. Great team with a cool vibe and talent for days. Went to Tai for a tribute to my dad on Father's Day and not only did he make some really helpful suggestions, he did a PERFECT job on my tattoo, and made an emotional trip one I actually enjoyed. I wish there were more stars to give read more

Cori James is the shizzzzzzzzzzzzz. Love this place. You can get a phenomenal tattoo that won't break your bank. Highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in traditional style tattoos. read more

I love this tattoo shop! Alan Berg and Rex Holloway are both incredible. Both artists really take the time to talk to you about the design and placement. read more

Live Free Tattoo shop is such a fantastic place to get tattoos. The variety of art that the artists provide is incredible. I love the feeling of walking in and everyone saying hello and being so friendly. I've been to various tattoo places and had good and bad experiences; but this place remains to be my favorite! read more