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21-year-old photographer Matt Miggz has shot some of the biggest names in the game. His portfolio includes images of A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Mac Miller, Joey Bada$$, Future, and more. Based in New York, Miggz captures rappers both on the street and during live performances, revealing the dynamic energy that makes them so unattainable.
Besides his more candid photos, Miggz has also shot the lookbook for KITH's 2013 Fall/Winter campaign, called "Natives of New York." He also was the artist behind CJ Fly's album cover photography. It's clear that this young talent is only on the rise. Check out some more of his work with our Portfolio Review: Photographer Matt Miggz Talks His Photos of A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino, and Other Rappers.
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Joey Bada$$ video shoot in the Hamptons (2013)
"This photo of Joey Bada$$ was taken in the Hamptons during a video shoot. I love what he and the rest of the Era have been doing—definitely good people."
Joey Bada$$ video shoot in the Hamptons (2013)
"This is another shot from the same shoot."
Travis Scott in Chinatown (2014)
"This photo of Travis Scott was taken at the Been Trill shop in Chinatown when they released a collab shirt. It was a hectic event, but I managed to pull him aside to pose on the wall."
Dessy Hinds in Noho (2014)
"Dessy Hinds is another member of Pro Era I really like. He had reached out for some flicks, so we walked around New York, and this is just one from the series."
Aer in Westchester (2013)
"These are my dudes Aer, who bring me on the road with them when I can take off from school. We've been working together for years and have become very close friends. It's always fun to shoot with them."
A$AP Rocky at the Bamboozle Festival (2012)
"While at the Bamboozle Festival in 2012 with Aer, we were sharing the same stage area with folks such as Rocky and Bronson. This was taken backstage."
A$AP Rocky at Webster Hall (2013)
"This is another shot of Rocky at Webster Hall from CMJ. Rocky is definitely one of my favorite people to photograph."
Carter Schultz of Aer in Denver, CO (2014)
"This is Carter Schultz from Aer from this last nationwide tour. I forget what state we were in, but this is definitely one of my favorite live shots I've taken."
Childish Gambino at Governors Ball (2014)
"This shot of Childish Gambino was from the recent Governors Ball. It was my first time seeing him live, and his live show is filled with energy and amazing stage presence. I would love to shoot him again."
Mod Sun at House of Blues Boston (2013)
"This shot of Mod Sun was from another tour with Aer, where he was with us for a group of shows. Mod is an awesome dude who brings nothing but positive energy and really knows how to be comfortable in front of a camera. I have photographed him many times off-stage as well."
Future at Best Buy Theatre (2014)
"Future recently had a show at Best Buy Theatre, and it was easily one of the more hype rap shows I've been to in NYC. Usually everyone is too cool to really move around, but it's hard not to with his catalogue."
