Professional Connections

Mark Turner values his membership in these professional organizations:

Garden Writers Association is the non-profit association which provides leadership and opportunities for education, recognition, career development, and a forum for diverse interactions for professionals in the field of gardening communication.

Professional Photographers of America is the world’s largest nonprofit association for professional photographers, with more than 20,000 members in 54 countries. This association seeks to increase its members’ business savvy as well as broaden their creative scope, advancing careers by providing all the tools for success...as they have since 1880.

Editorial Photographers is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and profitability of editorial photography. Our mission is to educate photographers and photography buyers about business issues affecting our industry, and in the process raise the level of business practices in the profession.

Stock Artists Alliance is the only photography trade association focused on the business of stock.

North American Nature Photographers Association is the first and only association in North America committed solely to serving the field of nature photography. NANPA promotes the art and science of nature photography as a medium of communication, nature appreciation, and environmental protection. NANPA provides information, education, inspiration and opportunity for all persons interested in nature photography. NANPA fosters excellence and ethical conduct in all aspects of our nature photography.

Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's top priority is helping businesses prosper in Bellingham and Whatcom County.