A few weeks ago, I saw Viking Armor Tattoo's grand reopening event for their new Camp Hill location pop up on social media. I'd been wanting to get some tattoo work done for a while, but finding a new shop had never quite made it to the top of my to-do list. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to check one out!
The grand reopening event was fantastic. The shop was packed with energy, all of the artists were there meeting people, and they had plenty of giveaways--including some really cool Viking Armor swag. It was a great way to get a feel for the shop's personality and the artists' styles before committing to an appointment.
While I was there, I spent some time chatting with Emilee, the newest artist at the shop. After looking through portfolios and talking through ideas, I ended up booking an appointment with her a few weeks later for a cover-up of a tattoo I got in my younger days. (Turns out a Chinese symbol tattoo didn't age quite as gracefully as I imagined it would LOL!)
One thing that stood out to me from the beginning was how welcoming everyone was. The shop was clean, professional, and comfortable, with plenty of parking right outside the front door. The artists' portfolios demonstrated some serious talent, and the pricing felt fair and reasonable for the quality of work being produced.
Fast forward a few weeks and it was appointment day.
When I arrived, Emilee was ready to go. She had already drawn up the design we had discussed and was incredibly accommodating when I requested a few small additions and adjustments on the fly. She listened carefully, made thoughtful suggestions, and never made me feel rushed.
Throughout the appointment, Emilee was warm, friendly, professional, and clearly passionate about her craft. She took her time, paid attention to the details, and made sure I was happy with everything before moving forward.
The end result was exactly what I was hoping for, and the entire experience--from the grand reopening event through the completed tattoo--was a positive one!
If you're looking for a clean, welcoming shop with talented artists who genuinely care about their clients and their work, I'd absolutely recommend checking out Viking Armor Tattoo. Based on my experiences so far, I wouldn't hesitate to return for future work! read more