In 1980 a small sparkling stream began flowing, with a tiny bunch of photo
enthusiasts. They organized the first ever colour
photographic exhibition in Sri Lanka in the very next year 1981.
The Association (NAPSL) then organized workshops, exhibitions, field trips
instruction classes etc. for more enthusiasts in photography.
The stream thus became of heavily flowing river full of members from all
corners of this small island with lots of photo opportunities.
The photographic courses conducted by the NAPSL are recognised by the
Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) of Sri Lanka. This
speaks volumes on the work done by the NAPSL. The education
given by the NAPSL is of such a high standard that, there is a lot of
students who have made photography for a
living and a paying hobby.
