About Rokmil Studios
Rokmil Studios, led by renowned photographer Milton Washington, is dedicated to the creation of iconic photographs that transcend fleeting trends to become timeless representations of individuals, events, or concepts. We believe in the power of photography to inspire, educate, and connect people across generations through deeply emotional and iconic imagery.
Our unique blend of artistry, technical expertise, and cultural sensitivity results in images designed to resonate with a diverse clientele. Whether you are an art collector seeking a piece that evokes strong emotions and tells a compelling story or a business seeking impactful visuals, Rokmil Studios can craft a visual legacy specifically for you.
Breaking from traditional practices, Milton exclusively uses an iPhone to create his art, showcasing his innovative spirit and mastery of the medium. In addition to bespoke photography services, we leverage cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and NFTs to enhance the value and reach of our artwork. This innovative approach allows us to share Milton’s unique vision and emotionally resonant photography with a global audience.
Milton Washington
As a Black Korean boy growing up in South Korea, Milton-ah was shunned by an entire country because of his Blackness. But he knew he had value. Orphaned and adopted at the age of eight, and brought to the States at the age of ten, Milton had plenty to say and stories to tell in a new family, new language and new culture. That’s the origin of his eye. He sees value everywhere and in everyone. And he uses geometry, texture and emotional storytelling to accentuate subjects and highlight their innate value.
Born and raised in South Korea until the age of 8, he was then adopted by a military family and raised throughout rural and urban USA. Milton’s unique and multi-cultural background gives him an uncommon edge and perspective on the people and life experiences he’s allured by. His fascination is all translated through the lens of the people, cultures and happenings he chooses to capture with his still photography.
At its core, Milton’s work is about healing, empowerment and upliftment. Through Milton’s empathetic, artistic eye, he communicates this via the lens by way of precise, yet natural posing of the subject, deliberate angles, carefully scouted locations with rich, textured, backgrounds/architecture and deeply contemplated choices of colors, lights and shadows. Through his process, Milton’s photography taps into his subject’s Higher Self, capturing their essence within, and moving them beyond struggle into Regal Ascension.
Some of his award winning work has been featured in the New York Times, VideoMaker, and BBC. His artistry extends beyond the lens, collaborating with notable acclaimed author Connie Briscoe (“Sisters & Lovers,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry”) on the photo book “Stepping’ Out.” Whether it be a quiet moment of reflection, a powerful portrait of perseverance, or a tender scene of family connection, this gifted artist finds the beauty and resilience in his subjects and vibrantly shares them with the world.
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- VIDEOMAKER: Milton Washington is making no excuses, just art
- THE NEW YORK TIMES Everyday Artist Spotlight: Milton Washington
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