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How Myles Loftin Went From Textbooks To Prada
Jemima Hunter
September 14, 2021
Twenty-three-year-old photographer, Myles Loftin graduated last year from the Parsons School of Design, having completed years of commissions for established brands including Nike, Prada, Garage, i-D and many more.
The collaborator and storyteller wanted to bring the marginalised communities to light and used his artistic power to share his vision to be united in the media.
‘One of the things I love the most about being an artist is that I can use my creativity for positive change, I think of photography as my way of giving back to the world.’
How did Loftin start? What’s the secret?
The high achiever went viral on Twitter in his freshmen year at Parsons, after releasing a photography and videography project named ‘HOODED.’ The proposal was set out to ‘decriminalise and humanise the societal perception of black men and boys.’
After the release of the project, Loftin secured features in Vice and Buzzfeed, which opened the world of ad campaigns and publications.
Tips to take away:
- Share your work/projects on social media
- Put your outlook and perspective on any topic into your passion
- Don’t be afraid to lead with your morals
The secret – Determination. Loftin has never been one to shy away from hard work and the desire to come together as a community, so what are you determined to change?
‘We look to the media for ideas of what our future can be and if you don’t see yourself represented, it’s very hard for you to imagine a future for yourself.’
Loftin has continued to produce engaging portraits with a narrative, hoping to widen the perception of his community as the director, photographer and content maker of Adolescent Content; a global gen Z creative consultancy.
What’s next?
‘I’d create a book & exhibition for In The Life, my ongoing series which intimately explores Black queer life.’
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