ARTIST STATEMENT

BROCK MILLS

Hi, I’m Brock Mills. I’m a photographer, an artist, and the founder of Your Favorite Little Human™ (YFLH™).

I was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and with hydrocephalus. My first brain surgery took place just weeks after I was born. I’ve had six more since. Both my condition and my neighborhood shaped how I see the world, long before I ever picked up a camera.

I didn’t come to photography through formal study. My earliest influence was my mother. She wasn’t a professional, but she carried herself like one. She photographed our lives with care and precision in parks, on stoops, in the spaces we called home. She gave weight to everyday moments. I watched her. Later, I followed that instinct.

Photography became my art, my passion, and my livelihood. At different points in my life, surgery saved me. Photography did too.

Today, I run Brock Mills Photography® and lead Your Favorite Little Human™, a fine art lifestyle brand dedicated to honoring childhood and memory through books, imagery, and conceptual storytelling.

My latest series, Untouched (2025), began during my birthday celebration at The Peninsula with my wife and son. It captures a sealed slice of bread, originally packed as a snack for my son. Once placed down, it stopped being food and became something else. A meditation on simplicity, care, and what we choose to preserve and why.

I believe the quiet moments are often the ones that last. My work is about seeing them, and saving them.

Everything I’ve shared so far is the beginning of my story. What follows is the language I built from it — the practice that keeps me grounded in every frame.

ON STILLNESS

I didn’t learn stillness from other artists. I learned it from life — from waiting rooms, from hospital beds, from quiet kitchens where nothing moved but mice. Stillness taught me before I ever picked up a camera. Stillness taught me how to survive.

When I say stillness, I don’t mean silence. I mean awareness. I mean care. I mean patience. The space between movement and meaning. It’s the pause that lets the truth reveal itself instead of being pulled out.

I work across everything — insects, people, landscapes, family — but I don’t switch modes. The same patience that lets me photograph a fly resting on a leaf is the patience that lets me photograph my son reaching for the world. Stillness connects it all. It’s not genre that defines me. It’s restraint.

Stillness, for me, is an ethic. It’s how I protect what I love from being turned into performance. I don’t chase moments. I wait for them. Even when I’m shooting an event, I don’t make people smile. I don’t force them to pose. I allow them to exist as if I don’t. My work is about keeping what was already true, true.

I grew up thinking quiet was a flaw. I turned what I thought was a flaw into a practice. My art doesn’t borrow stillness. My art borrows time. I capture moments that won’t last, but deserve to. That is stillness in its truest form.

I use the camera the way I use my breath — slowly, carefully, so I don’t disturb what’s in front of me. Patience isn’t a technique. It’s my voice. I’ve learned to be fluent in it. That honor goes to the people who have been in my life — and to the people who haven’t.

I’m not afraid to be independent. That’s how I protect my work. That’s how I protect my family. That’s how I stay untouched.

Portrait of Brock Mills, fine art photographer, in Brooklyn

Brock Mills, photographed in Brooklyn

“Everything is new to him. And now it’s new to me again.”

Group of people having fun at a pool party, enjoying drinks and wearing swimwear.
Person with short blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a white "Brooklyn New York" tank top, and orange pants, leaning against a wall and looking at a phone.
A group of Los Angeles Lakers basketball players in purple uniforms on the court during a game or practice session.
Group of people sitting in a smoky room with one person in focus wearing a star-patterned outfit.
A lively group of people celebrating indoors with champagne and large gold balloons. Some are sitting on a couch, smiling and laughing, with one person wearing a red hat and another in a blue hoodie.
Two men talking at a social event indoors, one wearing a yellow outfit and the other in a light blue sweatshirt, both with jewelry. The room has dim lighting and some people in the background.
A crowd of people at a concert or event, some holding up a sign with names like KAIRI, DIRTGANG, and BROCK THE GOAT, with a photo of a child. Several people are taking pictures or videos with cell phones.
Basketball players and coaches on sidelines, Los Angeles Clippers, dark ambiance, seated and standing, Red Bull ads on chairs.
Person wearing sunglasses with red lenses, a white hoodie, diamond-encrusted grillz, and a chain necklace with a prominent pendant, standing outdoors.
Urban basketball court with a person shooting a basketball, a white car parked nearby, and graffiti on surrounding buildings.
Group of people sitting around a table with takeout boxes, bottles of champagne, and plastic cups; one person reaching for food.
A musician performing on stage in front of a large crowd. The audience is holding up phones to capture the event. Several photographers are also present. The scene is illuminated with colorful stage lighting.
Smiling man in a white shirt under blue stage lighting.
Black and white portrait of an elderly person with glasses, looking contemplative.
Crowd at a lively concert with a performer holding a microphone, surrounded by cheering fans.
Person relaxing on black leather recliner in a home theater with multiple seats and carpeted flooring.
Close-up of a bee with water droplets
Man wearing ornate sunglasses and a red and black patterned suit stands confidently outdoors while another person photographs him with a camera.
Black and white portrait of a person with long hair, wearing a plain white T-shirt, standing against a blank wall.
A man with a beard and tattoos sleeping on stacks of cash on a table, with plastic bags and a phone nearby.
Woman with curly hair playing the violin outdoors, surrounded by people.
Man holding an umbrella on a rainy street at night, black and white photo.
A tattoo artist wearing black gloves working on a tattoo design on a person's arm.
A close-up of a microphone on a stand surrounded by control panels and monitors, possibly in a broadcasting or recording studio.
A person holding a microphone performs on stage with a misty blue smoke background, surrounded by an audience.
Group of people in a dimly lit lounge, with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, some engaging in conversation, and a young girl standing on the dark wooden floor.
Man looking intently at a large black sculpture of a human head, which is inscribed with white words like 'DEVASTATED,' 'ANGRY,' and 'SHUNNED.'
Basketball player sitting on bench with a basketball during a game.
Person sitting on a green couch, holding a smoking cigarette in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other. There are bottles of sparkling wine or champagne on a table beside them.
Shirtless man with tattoos and necklaces standing outdoors with a city skyline in the background.
Close-up of a person wearing tortoiseshell sunglasses
Black and white photo of a person wearing a white T-shirt, looking slightly upwards, with a blurred sky background.
A person with a short blonde hairstyle wearing a metallic chain outfit stands with one arm against a white wall. The room is illuminated with blue lighting, and other people are gathered in the background, likely a social event in a modern kitchen sp
Close-up of an older woman with a thoughtful expression, wearing a black outfit and silver hoop earrings.
Two people wearing yellow hard hats working on rocky path in a canyon.
Man wearing headphones and a headband with NBA logo on a basketball court, looking upward.
Basketball player shooting in empty arena, wearing a hoodie
Man sitting on a chair, wearing a cap and dark clothing, with a hand on his chin in a thoughtful pose. A microphone and another chair are visible in the background.
Person wearing a blue baseball cap with stylized bird logo, in a dimly lit environment.
People gathered outside Staples Center in Los Angeles, viewing a colorful painted portrait of a man with "TMC" and "Crenshaw" written on it. One person wears a jacket with "USE YOUR GIFTS" on the back.
Person in denim jacket and jeans, black shoes, standing against a white background.
Person with braided hair wearing a shearling jacket.
A woman with braided hair wearing large round sunglasses, drinking from a pinkish-red cocktail glass, against a pink background.
Soccer player lying on the field, others standing, nighttime match.
Man sitting on a chair on a balcony with potted plants
Woman sitting on raised planter near a tree, wearing casual black outfit and gray sneakers, beside a white wall and wooden fence.
Person playing pool on red table in dimly lit room with wall art and decorative light.
People gathered in an industrial setting with large metal equipment in the background, one person holding a phone.
Groups of ants on a textured white surface surrounding small patches of food.
Person paragliding over ocean with cloudy sky and mountains in background.
Silhouettes of two people on a rocky hill under a twilight sky with a crescent moon.
Side view of a woman wearing a beanie, singing or speaking into a microphone with a pop filter in a dimly lit room.
Top-down view of a young woman with long dark curly hair, wearing a black long-sleeve crop top, beige pants, and sandals, standing on a white tiled floor and looking up at the camera.
A performer with long dreadlocks sings into a microphone on stage, wearing a black hoodie with gold lettering, in front of an audience in a dimly lit venue.
A man wearing a black hoodie with eyes closed, smoking with his hand covering his nose and mouth. He has tattoos on his hand and wrist, rings, earrings, and a gold chain, sitting in a dimly lit room with a dark background.
A live concert with a performer facing the crowd, wearing a white tank top and a cap, surrounded by an audience holding up their phones. The venue is dark with colorful lighting and disco balls hanging from the ceiling.
A man with sunglasses, a beard, and jewelry standing in a room with framed art on the walls, holding a glass of dark beverage, surrounded by women in colorful, casual outfits, some holding bottles and drinks, at a party or social gathering.
Four men posing together at a social gathering indoors, making points with their fists, with a bar and other people in the background.
Person lying on a black couch with orange pillows, wearing a red cap, blue jacket, and watch, taking a selfie in front of a music production studio with monitors, speakers, and audio equipment.
A young man and woman sitting on concrete steps in an urban outdoor setting, with metal fences and brick buildings in the background, both dressed in casual athletic wear.
People crossing a city street with tall buildings, a blue sky, a green trash truck, and traffic lights.
A profile of a middle-aged man with a beard and styled hair, dressed in a suit and tie, looking downward against a dark background.
Man sitting in a car, looking at his phone, wearing a bandana, white t-shirt, and a watch.
A man in pink swimming trunks with a tropical pattern is mid-air, falling into the water at the beach, surrounded by other people swimming and floating with pool noodles.
A woman with dark skin, long braided hair, red lipstick, and multiple rings is sitting at a table, looking intensely at a man who is standing close to her. The man has light skin, short hair, glasses, and a face mask. She is holding a water bottle in
Basketball player in Lakers jersey jumping for a shot during a game, surrounded by teammates and spectators.
A park scene with a person sitting on a white bench, surrounded by green trees and bushes, and a group of musicians performing near a lamp post on a sunny day.
A person in a light gray hoodie and long skirt is watering plants from a gardening sprinkler on a grassy hillside behind a brick wall. There is a parked red sedan in the foreground, and a house with windows and trees in the background.
A man with a beard and short hair holding a microphone, appearing to perform on stage in a dark setting.
A man performing stand-up comedy on stage, holding a microphone, with a colorful, geometric neon-lit background.
A man riding a bike during sunset in a residential area with a house and a white fence in the background.
A person wearing a black jacket with 'WE WANT EVERYTHING' written on the back, standing on a city sidewalk near parked black cars, trees, and buildings.
A group of young men socializing in a dimly lit setting, with colorful lighting and casual streetwear, including caps and tattoos.
Two people sitting in the trunk of a white car at night, smiling, with a parking lot and other cars in the background, illuminated by blue and orange lights.
A man wearing a Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey and a waffle-patterned towel on his head is singing into a microphone in a recording studio.
A rapper in a red basketball uniform with the number 17 performs on stage while a woman with braided hair, also in red, takes a selfie with him surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd taking pictures with their phones at a concert or sports event.
Two men in a room with red floral wallpaper. One is sitting, wearing a red jacket and holding a small flame, with a serious expression. The other stands in the foreground, wearing a black jacket and gold chain, with eyes closed and head tilted back.
Two young men on a rooftop, one holding a bottle and balancing with one foot on the ledge, the other with arms raised, against a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom embracing and kissing outdoors under a tree with green leaves and hanging lanterns.
A woman performing a stand-up comedy act on stage, kneeling with one knee on the floor, holding a microphone, with a stool and water bottle on stage. The background is lit with purple and yellow lighting.
Man with long hair and beard holding a microphone, speaking or singing with one hand raised, on stage with dark background.
A woman with dark wavy hair wearing a red and black patterned dress, holding a microphone and speaking on stage with purple and beige lighting.
Two women posing together at a party, with a man in the background looking at his phone and decorative lights behind them.
Two stylish individuals standing in front of a black SUV at night, wearing sunglasses and colorful jackets, with city buildings in the background.
A young man wearing a black beanie, black jacket, white t-shirt, and jeans riding a white and green mountain bike on an urban street in front of a brick wall with closed green garage doors.
A man with hair and beard, his face painted with red streaks, looking thoughtfully into the distance against a dark background.
A crowded indoor music concert with people dancing and taking pictures, and a performer being lifted over the crowd.
A group of people at a nightclub, with a man in the center wearing a beige beanie, a large gold chain, a watch, and a bracelet, surrounded by others including a woman in red, someone filming with a phone, and others in casual attire.
A young man looking at his phone at a social gathering, wearing a black varsity jacket with colorful patches and embroidery, holding a plastic cup, with people and artwork in the background.
A woman with long curly blonde hair standing inside a room with large windows and sunlight streaming in, wearing a black graphic T-shirt, black shorts, jewelry, and a watch.
People dancing and socializing in a nightclub with colorful lights and a disco ball overhead.
A woman in a red hoodie and black pants standing against a blue sky with clouds, carrying a black shoulder bag.
A young boy reaching towards a thermostat on the wall, with a patterned rug on the floor nearby.
Woman swimming in the water wearing sunglasses, giving a thumbs-up gesture.
A group of people in a cozy indoor space. One woman with platinum blonde hair is kneeling down, tying someone else's shoelaces. The person sitting has short blonde hair and is wearing dark sneakers, jeans, and a black leather jacket. Several people a
Large group of protesters gathered in front of the Staples Center, some holding signs and photographs, with many raising fists or taking photos, in an urban city environment.
A person with dreadlocks wearing sunglasses and a white hoodie with a cartoon of Lisa Simpson smoking and saying "OK, you man!" outdoors during sunset.
Person sitting on a stool, leaning back with arms raised and head tilted back in front of a purple and blue digital backdrop, on a glossy black stage with a microphone stand.
A woman with curly blonde hair applying makeup to a man's forehead with an applicator, with both having their eyes closed.
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