The mission of Photographic Arts Federation of Turkey (TFSF) is: to create an intimate atmosphere of solidarity among the photography associations and arts societies; to ensure the development, training and popularization of art of photography; to contribute social and cultural lives of the society; to endeavour the promotion of our culture, our fine arts and our country with all its aspects to the world through the art of photography; and to act as a means to introduce the world culture and arts in our country.