About Anthony Quintano

Before I ever held a camera, I was already drawn to stories—not just the headlines, but the heartbeat behind them. I grew up curious, observant, and honestly, a little anxious. I didn’t fit the mold of a traditional student. I wasn’t winning awards in school or breezing through assignments. But I always noticed things other people missed. The flicker of emotion in someone’s expression, the moment before a crowd erupts, the silence after something historic happens. That instinct, paired with a camera, eventually became my gift.

I didn’t come through the usual pipeline of elite photo schools or insider connections. I built my career by showing up.

My early days were spent freelancing at big events: Super Bowls, X-Games, marathons. I worked behind the scenes at CNBC, quietly learning the pressure and choreography of live TV. But it was my time at NBC News and the TODAY Show that changed everything.

At NBC, I wasn’t just taking photos. I was helping define what digital storytelling meant in a legacy newsroom. I pitched and launched the TODAY Show’s very first Instagram account and grew it past a million followers—back when people still questioned if “Instagram was worth it.” I’d arrive at Rockefeller Plaza before sunrise to photograph fans waiting in line, capture behind-the-scenes moments with celebrity guests, and create daily visuals that shaped the show’s public presence on social media.

From there, my skills took me to new heights.

I stood 20 feet from an active lava flow in Hawaii during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, capturing images so compelling they were recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists and cited by Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono on the Senate floor. My photos weren’t just art—they were public service, helping people understand what was happening in their own backyards.

I climbed onto a rooftop in Manhattan during a storm to shoot a time-lapse. What I ended up capturing instead was a bolt of lightning striking One World Trade Center. I mounted my iPhone to my DSLR, hit record, and got a perfect slow-motion video. I shared it, and it exploded—25 million+ views, coverage on ABC News, NPR, and even a “like” from Apple CEO Tim Cook. That single moment—unplanned, instinctual—opened doors. Apple invited me to a private briefing. I walked away with the next-gen iPhone before it hit the market.

But my proudest moments are quieter.

They’re the times I’ve been hired not for the flash, but for the trust. Like when the New York City Jobs Council brought me in to photograph every event they hosted—including an executive speaker series featuring top leaders from JPMorgan Chase, Google, Amazon, Con Edison, PwC, Accenture, and the NYC Mayor’s Office. Or when BMW asked me to document their cross-country MINI rally, and I built and led a three-person content team delivering real-time social assets across nine states. Or when BBC Studios tapped me to guide their U.S. film crew through the chaos of New York’s Rockefeller Tree Lighting and Times Square New Year’s Eve.

These aren’t jobs where you just “show up with a camera.” These are moments that demand preparation, creative instinct, and nerves of steel. And they’re why people come back to me again and again.

Along the way, I’ve been published by CNN, TODAY, Apple Newsroom, Conde Nast Traveler, 6sqft, and many more. I’ve worked with teams at Google, TD Bank, Macy’s, ScienceLogic, Xero, and The Cool Down to create content that doesn’t just perform—it connects.

People have said I’m the kind of photographer who makes them feel calm in the chaos. That I see the story before it unfolds. That I don't just take the photo—I elevate the moment. And I take that seriously.

Because I know what it’s like to feel overlooked. And I know how much it means to be seen.

So here I am, camera in hand, still chasing the stories that matter—whether they’re being broadcast to millions or unfolding in the quiet corner of a boardroom. If you’re looking for someone who will show up with heart, hustle, and an eye for what matters most, I’d love to work with you.

Let’s tell your story—beautifully, truthfully, and with intention.