Join Sri Lanka’s Premier Photographic Movement
Each year, the National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka invites passionate photographers to join our national society. Successful candidates gain entry to our free three-year diploma course, nationwide workshops, and global salon accreditations.
General Membership
Granted upon recommendation of an official interview panel appointed under the responsibility of the Executive Director or Director Registrar. Open to any citizen interested in advancing in photographic art.
✓ Access to field visits, masterclasses & tours
✓ Submissions to National & International Salons
Life Membership
Granted under the unanimous decision of the Director Board for members who have maintained continuous active membership for at least 5 consecutive years upon written request to the Executive Director.
✓ Voting rights in Society assemblies
✓ Lifelong participation in national exhibitions
Honorary Fellowship
Honorary Fellowship of the NPAS (Hon.FNPAS) is conferred strictly by consentient resolution of the Director Board to eminent personalities who have rendered monumental services to photographic art and cultural advancement.
★ Conferred to international photographic icons
★ Listed forever on the Society’s Roll of Honor
Privileges Offered to NPAS Members
By joining the Society, members gain access to premier facilities, academic pathways, and international recognition channels.
Free 3-Year Diploma
Complete access to follow the comprehensive 3-year Diploma in Photography curriculum completely free of charge.
Workshops & Tours
Participate in practical field visits, studio lighting workshops, excursions, and annual nationwide photography tours.
Exhibition Entries
Direct channels to submit photographic works to premier National and International Exhibitions under FIAP/PSA/GPU patronage.
National Distinctions
Eligibility to apply for Associateship (ANPAS) and Fellowship (FNPAS) distinctions evaluated by jury panels.
International Accreditations
Official recommendation to obtain prestigious FIAP distinctions: AFIAP, EFIAP, Es.FIAP, MFIAP, and Hon.EFIAP.
Honorary Fellowship Holders (Hon.FNPAS)
Conferred upon visionaries, cinematographers, national leaders, and international masters who contributed profoundly to photographic art and Sri Lankan culture.
Sri Lankan Luminaries (Hon.FNPAS)
• Gate Mudaliyar A.C.G.S. Amarasekara
• Dr. D.B. Nihalsinghe
• Dr. Lester James Peries
• Dr. Pandith Amaradewa
• Mr. Gamini Fonseka
• Prof. S.R. Kottegoda
• Dr. M.S. Weerakone
• Mr. B.P. Weerawardane
• Mr. Hilton Samarasinghe
• Prof. G.L.R. de Silva
• Mr. Henry Rajakaruna
• Mr. Merril C. Silva
• Rev. Fr. Mercylin Jayakody
• Rev. Fr. Edmond Peiris
• Kalakeerthi Dr. Edwin Ariyadasa
• Sangeetha Visharada Nanda Malini
• Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja
• Mr. Prasanna Withanage
• Mr. Jayantha Chandrasiri
• Mr. Lucien Bulathsinhala
• Mr. Henry Jayasena
• Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara
• Mr. D.C.L. Amarasinghe
• Mr. D.G. Ranathunga
• Mr. Lal Hegoda • Mr. Palitha Hegoda • Mr. Anura Hegoda
• And distinguished fellows across 75+ years of society history.
International Fellows (Hon.FNPAS)
• USA: Mr. Wellington Lee, Mr. R.C Hakanson, Mr. Dewitt Bishop, Mr. Le Ngoc Minh
• United Kingdom: Mr. Malcolm W. Thomson, Mr. Joan Wakelin, Mr. Peter Wilkinson, Mr. Clive B. Harrison
• Australia: Mr. John Williams, Mr. C. George Billing, Mr. S.K Gajree
• France: Mr. Martin Paul, Mr. Pierri Angeli
• Germany: Mr. Friedrich Brandit, Mr. Edmond Frings
• Italy: Mr. Michele Chigo, Mr. Adolf Cellini, Mr. Francesco Gualini, Dr. Mario Marsilia
• China & Hong Kong: Prof. Chin San Long, Mr. Yet Pore Pun, Mr. C.M Leung, Mr. Wong Shiu Gun, Mr. Shen Che
• India: Dr. G. Thomas, Mr. P.N Mehra, Mr. R.R Bharadwaj, Mr. C. Rajgopal, Mr. Waman Thakre
• Japan: Mr. Takeshi Tokumasu
• Singapore: Mr. David P.C Tay, Mr. Norman S.K Lau, Mr. Tan Lip Seng
• Sweden & Denmark: Mr. Arvid Odman, Mr. Lief Karlen, Mr. H.B.J Cramer
• Switzerland: Mr. Rudolf Bieri, Mr. Derek M. Slattery
• And renowned masters across 30+ partner countries worldwide.
Postal Submissions & Registrar Inquiries
Executive Director / Director Registrar • National Center of Photography, 10C, Church Road, Eldeniya, Kadawatha 11850, Sri Lanka.