Celebrating 50 Years
The Photographic Society of New Zealand grew from a gathering of over 100 dedicated photographers in Queenstown in April 1952.
These photographers were members of many camera clubs operating independently in New Zealand for many years. They recognised there was a role for a national association of camera clubs. As a result, the Photographic Society of New Zealand was established in 1953.
It was based on the Photograhic Society of America. Fred Bowron got the idea of a national association from attending the PSA Convention in Baltimore 1950.
Over the years it has evolved with many well known New Zealand photographers having major roles in the Society.
In 2002 the Society entered its 50th year and celebrations of this milestone were celebrated with the National Convention being held back in Queenstown where it all began.