Anthony Tilghman, the founder of Anthony Tilghman Enterprises, is an experienced photographer and entrepreneur with years of experience in media, photography, marketing and branding. He is a lead photographer for several corporate organizations and has created partnerships with large and household-name organizations.
He also founded Make Smart Cool, a nonprofit organization that gives away scholarships every year to empower young Students & Teachers as well as provides mentorships and resources to Parents and the community. He founded #MakeSmartCool in 2013 to nurture creative minds and help them set a better path for their future through their education. He aims to show students how crucial getting their education is to being successful in the future. He encourages you to come join him in this journey by visiting www.makesmart.cool!
Known for his strong and precise attention-to-detail as well as his strong work ethic, he has shot at many high-profile events including the Presidential Inauguration, the Academy Awards, and the Grammy Awards. His work has also been featured in major media outlets, such as the Huffington Post and Fox 5. Before starting his journey in photography, he led a career in marketing and advertising with the prestigious Metro Media firm.
His career catapulted to success as he formed partnerships with major companies, including TV-One and Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce in Maryland. His professional experience continued to flourish as his attention-to-detail and his commitment to excellence led him to becoming a featured photographer for exclusive events including NY Fashion Week, the Congressional Black Caucus, the Presidents Dinner, WEEN (Women in Entertainment Network) and the 2009 & 2013 Inauguration.
With a talent for taking photos with the utmost precision, he is now leading photography for corporate organizations and has built a strong portfolio of work that has been featured on major media news-outlets including Elle Magazine, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Examiner, Fox-5 and TV-One. Being able to create strong partnerships while producing an excellent quality of work has helped him to become the newest official photographer for the National Women’s History Museum. As an entrepreneur who enjoys inspiring creativity, Anthony continues to seek new ways to get involved in the community and further build his reputation which is why he started his Non-Profit #MakeSmartCool In 2013. He continues to serve high-profile clientele such as for the Cherry Blossom Festival, PassPort DC And more.
As an entrepreneur with a restless heart and a passion for innovation, he also has extensive experience in branding, marketing and radio. He has helped companies such as Pante, Redken, and Canon find new ways to make their marketing more effective. He has also Created REBIRTH, an exclusive energy drink to develop his strong brand which was sold in 2013.
Through his work, Anthony Tilghman continues to live out his dreams every day. He built his reputation on a foundation of high-quality work, excellent customer service, and expertise. Having worked with major clientele and with his work featured on major outlets nationwide, he continues to strive for more every day.