Mary Turner is a British photographer specialising in working with communities on the periphery of societies. She is based in the north of England and works collaboratively on long term projects that examine our sense of community and identity.

Clients include: The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph Magazine, The Guardian, The Observer, The Times of London, De Standard, Der Speigel, Concern, Universal Healthcare Network, Climate Outreach, Trust for London   



Selected Awards and Exhibitions:

  • La Gacilly Photo Festival, ‘So British’; 2025

  • Festival della Fotografia etica, 2020

  • World Report Spotlight Award, Documenting Humanity, 2020

  • PHMuseum Photography Award, 2020

  • Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2018

  • Portrait of Britain 2018

  • Philip Jones Griffith Award, 2017

  • Sony World Photography Awards, 2015

  • Amnesty International Awards, 2012

  • Magenta Flash Forward, 2012

  • Festival of Young Photojournalism, Hannover, 2012

A selection of prints are available in limited editions. Please get in touch for further information.




Represented by Panos Pictures.

Contact: maryt03@gmail.com

(0044) 7930859161