Tom Gilliam Photography - Dayton, O.

Tom Gilliam

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Professional Work
As of September 2026, Tom’s byline has appeared on over 65,000 published digital photos in close to 1,500 online galleries for Cox First Media content between the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News since becoming a contributing photographer in February 2016. In addition his photos have appeared in Cox First Media newspaper print editions over 1,200 times.

@daytongram
Tom created the @daytongram Instagram account in July 2013 to showcase the Dayton area and influence people to be excited about the city through his photos.

Dayton Arcade
When the Dayton Arcade redevelopment project began to ramp up in March 2019 before financial closing to start construction, Tom started to do regular photo documentation to capture the progress on this historic set of nine interconnecting buildings for lead developer Cross Street Partners. In June 2019, Tom announced that he was in the beginning stages of writing a comprehensive history of the Arcade to be published through The History Press, an imprint of Arcadia Publishing. The book will also feature his photos from 2014 when the property was in an abandoned state until the completion of construction work on the North aka 3rd St. Arcade in 2025.

Exhibitions
Dayton Inspires - Ghostlight Coffee – 2014
Sideshow 13 at Yellow Cab Tavern - 2018
Crane Studios Market Visiting Artist – 2018
Dayton: City of Restless Horizons w/Amy Dallis & Eric Brockman at Gem City Catfe - 2018
Sideshow 14 at Yellow Cab Tavern – 2019
#DaytonStrong Exhibition at Dayton International Peace Museum - 2019
Sideshow 15 at Yellow Cab Tavern - 2021
Sideshow 16 at Yellow Cab Tavern – 2022

Who I've Worked With
Cox First Media (Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun & Journal-News)
City of Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department
PechaKucha Dayton
Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Music & Event Management Inc. (MEMI)
The Rose Music Center at The Heights
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC)
Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley
Five Rivers Metroparks
Temple Israel
Ohio History Connection (Echoes Magazine)
Destination Dayton (Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Dayton History (Carillon Historical Park)
Cross Street Partners
Model Group
Dayton Liederkranz-Turner German Club
Illumination Works
Radiance Technologies
Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
Home Builders Association of Dayton
The Foundry Rooftop @ AC Hotel Dayton
McCormack Baron Salazar
Culture Works                               
Friends of the Dayton Arcade
Greene County Parks & Trails
The Dayton Art Institute
937 Payroll
Dayton Magazine
Dayton Metro Library
Downtown Dayton Partnership
City of Dayton
Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Brixelated Lego Mosaics
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Crest Commercial Realty
Wagtown
Tipp City Area Arts Council
Catapult Creative
Nova Creative
The Entrepreneurs' Center
The University of Dayton
Digital Fringe
2J Supply HVAC Distributors
North Pole Christmas Lights
The Ohlmann Group

 

Specialities

Architectural

Commercial

Construction Progress Documentation

Events

Media Company Freelance

Stock Photo Licensing

Real Estate Listings

 

Testimonials

  • “Tom Gilliam is the ultimate professional. For more than three years, he has been the primary events photographer for Dayton.com, shooting all manner of events from galas and fundraisers to food truck rallies and some of the region’s wildest parties. No matter what the environment, he makes it work. If you’ve ever seen his photography, you know how amazing it is. But beyond the work, what has truly cemented our relationship with Tom is his attention to detail, his thorough communication, and his ability to receive and implement feedback. From start to finish, working with him is true collaboration. I’d recommend Tom for any photography needs, regardless of the setting. He’s fantastic to work with.” - Ashley Bethard, Deputy Digital Director of Cox Media Group Ohio; Founding Editor of Dayton.com
  • “I’ve worked with Tom on a variety of projects in a wide range of circumstances. From contracting him to do commercial work for my agency, to personal + community projects that needed high quality photography. He is exceptional to work with and needs very little direction when it comes to his work. I would absolutely recommend Tom for anyone looking for an A list photog.” - Matthew Sliver, Principal, Catapult Creative
  • "Tom Gilliam is passionate about his work. He’s professional, dedicated, and knowledgeable about architecture and photography -- and he truly loves the Dayton region. From the first time I saw his work, I found it to be authentic and approachable. Tom’s work shines because of its honesty. Having worked with him on Buildings of Dayton Series, his eye for building design, the spaces and light, colors and details, come through on the images in a way that makes viewers feel like we are there." – Amy Walbridge, City of Dayton Planner
  • "Tom is professional, and willing to go above and beyond expectations to produce excellent results." - Tony Kroeger, City of Dayton Planner

Get in touch

Available for freelance and contract work.

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