“Colorful” Photographer Featured During Presentation at RIT, Sept. 25

Pete Turner is an alumnus of RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

The vibrant world of an internationally acclaimed photographer comes to life during a presentation at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Pete Turner, an alumnus of RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, returns to campus for a lecture in Webb Auditorium, James E. Booth Building. His talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, is free and open to the public.

Known for his great affinity for color, Turner has traveled the world in search of stimulating imagery. He considers Africa a constant source of inspiration and renewal, which he first experienced in 1959 during a seven-month expedition of the continent for National Geographic.

While his personal work focused largely on conceptual imagery, Turner’s professional emphasis gradually shifted from editorial to advertising photography. Some of his best know campaigns were done for Esso, Kohler, United Airlines, Philip Morris, BMW and Bell Atlantic.

Turner’s work has been widely exhibited across the globe and is also displayed in the permanent collections of many major museums. He has received more than 300 awards from various design groups and photography associations, including the Outstanding Achievement in Photography award from the American Society of Media Photographers.

Epson and Nikon sponsor Turner’s lecture at RIT.