Ami James

Ami James is a globally recognized tattoo artist, television personality, and entrepreneur, known for his impact on the tattoo industry and television. After co-opening Love Hate Tattoos in Miami Beach, Florida, with Chris Núñez in 2005, Ami James quickly rose to global recognition as a tattoo artist, television personality, and entrepreneur. The renowned shop became the central focus of the critically acclaimed TLC reality television series ‘Miami Ink,’ which debuted in 2005 and significantly elevated his profile within the tattoo industry and broader pop culture. James formally began his professional tattoo career in 1992, undertaking an apprenticeship with Lou at Tattoos By Lou, laying the foundation for his later ventures.

Continuing his influence in both the tattoo community and on television, James served as a judge on the fourteenth season of the acclaimed reality competition series ‘Ink Master’ in 2022. Most recently, in 2024, James forged a new partnership with VSPT Wine Group for the launch of Ö-61, further diversifying his portfolio and demonstrating his broad appeal across consumer industries.