Photographic Society of Sri Lanka

Welcome to the Photographic Society of Sri Lanka, the oldest amateur photographic society in the country. With origins that go back over 100 years, the PSSL today continues in a mission that has not changed since the days of its founders, namely “the advancement of the art and practice of photography amongst the amateurs of the island.” Continually reinvigorated by new members, the Society offers a range of photography related activities to participate in. Monthly meetings provide an opportunity to regularly meet fellow shutter-bugs, young and old, amateur and veteran, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The Photographic Society of Sri Lanka is the oldest society of its kind in the country. Its early origins can be traced back to the year 1906, when the Amateur Photographic Society of Ceylon was formed by Henry Lorenz Wendt, the father of Lionel Wendt - lawyer, artist, pianist and photographer. This was a pioneering venture and the first of its kind in the island. The Society was reincarnated in 1934 at the residence of Lionel Wendt, who continued the work begun by his father, along with a small group of enthusiasts interested in pictorial photography.