Black Ink Crew Chicago follows the day-to-day operations and drama inside 9MAG, a sought-after tattoo shop in the Windy City. The cast includes Ryan, the owner of 9MAG faced with rebuilding relationships with the other artists after an ugly split; former shop manager Charmaine; and tattoo artists Don, Van, Lily and Phor.

Photographer: Shaniqwa Jarvis

Art Direction: Simon Benjamin

Photo Producer: Rebecca Lader