John Terence Turner, 19?? - 2010

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21 November 2010

Seattle-based action, sports and commercial photographer John Terence Turner died this past May. The cause of death was ruled to be suicide.

An avid adventurer and former Peace Corps recruit, Turner spent many years outdoors capturing colorful, on-site images of sports including rock climbing, cycling and sailing.

A former student at the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, Turner later spent time in the Dominican Republic on a grant from the university. His notable work included commercial projects for Nike, Boeing, K2 Ski Corp., Jeep and Patagonia.Turner won many awards, such as an Addy, a Communication Arts award and New York Art Directors’ Gold and Silver Awards.