Founders Note:
What do you remember about your last photog?
Photography is often treated like a technology business—measured by gear lists, specs, and the next upgrade. While tools matter, they are not the work. At its core, this is a people business. How you make people feel before, during, and after an experience is what they remember—and what they talk about long after the event is over.
From the very beginning, my focus has been on building trust, not transactions. Being memorable for the right reasons means showing up prepared, staying calm under pressure, and treating people with respect and clarity at every step. It means being early, planning ahead, carrying backups for the backups, and charging fairly for professional work done with care. Most of all, it means listening.
When clients feel supported and understood, they don’t just come back—they become your advocates. Word of mouth isn’t a strategy you manufacture; it’s something you earn by consistently doing the right things, even when no one is watching.
That philosophy still guides everything we do at Turner Family Portraits today. Technology evolves. Trends shift. But people remember how you treated them forever—and that’s what matters to me.
— Alec Turner
FOREWORD
Turner Family Portraits is a family-owned, New York–based photography and media company founded in 2008 by published photographer and creative director Alec Turner. What began as a mobile portrait studio has evolved into a full-scale visual storytelling and event media operation—built to serve families, brands, institutions, and productions with clarity, care, and cinematic precision.
TFP is internationally published, with work spanning the United States, Australia, the Bahamas, Brazil, Jamaica, and Mexico. Our imagery has been trusted by everyday families, public figures, and creatives alike—because at its core, our work is about people. Real moments. Honest emotion. Experiences that matter.
Over the years, our services have expanded far beyond portraits. Today, we partner with brides, universities, corporations, religious organizations, and event producers to design and execute photography, live media, lighting, and guest experiences that feel seamless and intentional. From intimate family sessions to large-scale productions, we approach every project with the same philosophy: preparation removes pressure, and thoughtful execution elevates results.
Professional show and event producers have relied on TFP since our earliest days, including Full Figured Fashion Week, Harlem Fashion Week, Big Apple Fashion Week, and Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week. That trust continues to shape how we work—calm under pressure, detail-driven, and always human.
Thank you for being here. We look forward to creating something meaningful with you.
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