Milito was born in Brooklyn, New York, and studied photography at The School of Visual Arts and The New School in New York City in the 1960s. He also apprenticed in fashion and commercial studios. He has since become a professional photographer, and his work has been featured in such publications as The New York Times and TimeLife. He was also a contracted photojournalist on New York City's nightly news program The 51st State from 1972 through 1973.