About Anthony Quintano

Before I ever held a camera, I was already drawn to stories, not the headlines but the heartbeat behind them. I grew up curious, observant, and a little anxious. I wasn’t the kid winning awards or breezing through school, but I noticed things others missed. The flicker of emotion in someone’s face. The moment before a crowd erupts. The silence after something historic happens. That instinct, paired with a camera, eventually became my purpose.

I didn’t take the traditional path. There was no elite photo school or industry connection. I built my career by showing up. My early years were spent freelancing at big events like the Super Bowl, X-Games, and marathons, and working behind the scenes at CNBC, where I learned the precision and pressure of live television. But it was my time at NBC News and the TODAY Show that shaped who I am as a visual storyteller.

At NBC, I wasn’t just taking photos. I was helping redefine what digital storytelling could look like in a newsroom. I launched the TODAY Show’s first Instagram account and helped it grow to more than a million followers when social media was still new territory. I would arrive at Rockefeller Plaza before sunrise to capture fans, behind-the-scenes moments, and the emotion that made the TODAY brand feel human.

That curiosity has taken me from studios to lava fields. During the 2018 Kīlauea eruption in Hawaii, I photographed scenes that were later recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists and cited by Senator Mazie Hirono on the U.S. Senate floor. Those images helped inform and comfort communities in crisis.

Another time, I captured lightning striking One World Trade Center during a storm in New York. The video went viral, reaching more than 25 million views and earning recognition from Apple’s Tim Cook. That moment, completely unplanned, opened doors, including a private Apple briefing and a firsthand look at their newest technology.

But my proudest work isn’t about virality or headlines. It’s about trust. It’s photographing leadership events for the New York City Jobs Council, BMW’s nationwide MINI rally, or BBC Studios’ coverage of the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting and Times Square New Year’s Eve. It’s about showing up for the moments that matter and helping people see themselves in their own story.

Over the years, my work has been published by CNN, TODAY, Apple Newsroom, Condé Nast Traveler, and 6sqft, and I’ve collaborated with brands like Google, TD Bank, Macy’s, ScienceLogic, Xero, and The Cool Down. Each project reinforces why I do this: to create images that connect.

Today, my focus is clear. I’m no longer chasing titles or corporate ladders. I’m chasing meaning. I’ve shifted fully toward photography, working with clients and organizations that value authenticity, trust, and human connection.

I now live in the Oklahoma City area and am accepting clients across the Midwest region. There is no client too big or too small for me to work with. Whether documenting corporate events, community stories, or personal milestones, I approach every project with kindness, empathy, and intention.

People often tell me I bring calm to chaos. That I see the story before it unfolds. That I don’t just take the photo, I elevate the moment. I take that to heart because I know what it’s like to feel unseen, and I know how powerful it is to be captured truthfully.

So here I am, camera in hand, focused on living fully and photographing the world as it is, beautiful, imperfect, and real.

If you’re looking for someone who leads with heart, listens deeply, and sees beyond the obvious, I’d love to tell your story, authentically and with intention.