A photo of Michael Turner, a professional sports photographer based in Minnesota. Michael has captured the MLB, MLS, PGA, USA Soccer, PWHL, MiLB, UFL, PLL, and NCAA Division I Athletics.

Michael Turner

Michael Turner is a Twin Cities based photographer specializing in sports, events, and editorial work. His imagery has been published by organizations including The Wall Street Journal, MSN, StubHub, and The Guardian. As a contract photographer for the ZUMA Press Wire, Michael covers Minnesota sports and news as credentialed media, including MLB, MLS, USA Soccer, IIHF, PWHL, PGA Tour, PLL, MiLB, UFL, and NCAA Division I athletics. His work has been recognized by the University Photographers' Association of America and featured in ZUMA’s “Picture of the Day”, “Picture of the Month”, and "Best Sports Images of 2025” awards. With a storytelling approach rooted in authenticity and emotion, Michael brings both technical precision and creative insight to every assignment.

A photo of Michael Turner, a professional sports photographer based in Minnesota. Michael has captured the MLB, MLS, PGA, USA Soccer, PWHL, MiLB, UFL, PLL, and NCAA Division I Athletics.