The Photography Of Douglas Miles was formed in the crucible of San Carlos Arizona.
Recently a website of questionable repute lifted, borrowed and stole a photo turning it into a cheesy meme with no credit given to its origin. “Sikkest Natives” has shared this thousands of times without my permission. As a professional artist I don’t allow use of my work or the editing of my work without express written permission. Tumblr of shares work because they can always be tracked back to “Apaches And Angels” and credited.

Lynnette Haozous ( originally photographed as Lozen in the “Apache Chronicle” film in San Carlos Arizona) and I have repeatedly addressed the issue with them. I’ve photographed her many times over the years. This site continues to use the my photo (attached).

I don’t shoot stereotypical photos of Native people. My photography is a very focused and specific statement on the raw power of Native women, men and youth.
Artists like myself create constantly and with purpose. Artists hope to engage, communicate and address/discuss issues at hand. My work is now entering its 25th year and extends into film, skateboarding, photography, writing, acting, product design and brand management.

PLEASE SHARE and REPOST this with friends. I don’t care for some of these so-called Native websites that also trivialize, exploit and objectify Native women. These websites also subliminally promote violence as an answer to community problems which is juvenile and often in poor taste. We can do way better than what these pseudo “Native” sites promote.
Thank You
Douglas Miles,
Artist.