Scott Millington Michigan Death Obituary, Beloved Friend and Brother Has Died
MICHIGAN — We are absolutely heartbroken at the loss of our friend and brother, Scott Millington. His passing has left a deep void in our creative community and in our personal lives, one that cannot easily be filled. To know Scott was to experience authenticity in its purest form. He lived honestly, created fearlessly, and connected with people in ways that were rare and lasting.
Scott used his creativity for good. That wasn’t just a phrase — it was evident in everything he touched. His photographs have a way of staying with you. They were human. Raw. Honest. Unapologetic. Like Scott. He didn’t aim to polish away imperfections; he leaned into them. He found beauty in truth and invited others to do the same. Through his lens, people were not subjects — they were stories worth honoring.
Many of us first encountered Scott through his powerful Here Is Their Story (HITS) series. That project became more than a collection of images and interviews; it became a platform for voices that often go unheard. Scott had an extraordinary gift for listening. He made space for people to speak freely and feel seen. He approached each story with humility and compassion, never centering himself but always centering the person in front of him. HITS reminded us that everyone carries something meaningful, something worth sharing.
His Coffee and Cameras series carried that same spirit of openness and connection. What started as simple gatherings became something much larger — a creative community rooted in conversation and encouragement. Scott believed in the power of sitting down face-to-face, sharing ideas over coffee, and building genuine relationships. He created spaces where photographers, artists, and dreamers felt welcome regardless of experience level. There was no gatekeeping. No ego. Just community.
Showing up in that way inspired so much around him, including Bad Idea Social Club. Scott modeled what it meant to build something with intention. He showed that creativity thrives where vulnerability is welcomed and kindness is practiced consistently. His influence rippled outward in ways he may not have fully realized.
Sharing space with Scott just felt good. It was easy. Genuine. He had a calming presence that put people at ease. You never felt judged or measured around him. He showed up with kindness, vulnerability, and generosity — not occasionally, but consistently. Whether he was recording a podcast episode, standing behind a booth at an art market, or having a quiet one-on-one conversation, he was fully present.
We were incredibly fortunate to have him on the podcast, where his thoughtful reflections and unfiltered honesty resonated deeply. At art markets, he championed fellow creatives and celebrated their work with sincere enthusiasm. In our personal lives, he was the kind of friend who checked in without needing a reason. He listened when things were heavy and celebrated when things were bright.
Scott’s legacy is not confined to the photographs he leaves behind, though those images will continue to speak. His true legacy lives in the people he empowered, the confidence he instilled, and the spaces he helped create. He reminded us that art is about connection. That stories matter. That showing up for one another is a radical and beautiful act.
We will miss him deeply — his perspective, his laughter, his steady encouragement. Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for every moment shared and every story told.
Rest easy, friend. Your impact remains, and your light continues through all of us.
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