
North Wales Photographic Association
Cymdeithas Ffotograffig Gogledd Cymru
Member of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain
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Latest News
NWPA PRINT BATTLE - 12TH APRIL 2025 - Download rules Click here
Important Message from our Prsident - Download here
New NWPA Competition 2025
New for 2025 we have a Print and PDI competition for our club members, for more info click here
PDI Challenge best image by Dafydd Evans of Caernarfon CC, award being presented to him by his Club Chariman Egryn Lloyd.
Winning image - Too close for comfort
Our new President Charles Meadows being handed the Medal of Office by our past President Linda Bell
November Newsletter can be found here
Jan Wilson Chalon, AWPF
Congratulations go now to Jan Wilson Chalon who had not one, but two, successful Panels at the recent AWPF Assessments.
Linda Bell HonNWPA
Our President, Linda Bell, being awarder her HonNWPA by Charles Meadows, Vice President. Congratulations from all of us in the NWPA, a well deserved award that Linda was honoured to receive, which left her speechless.
PAGB CES system info...
An long article regarding the PAGB's CES system, can be found on their latest E-News (358) on pages 10-12. download it by clicking here.
Print Battle Results - Held April 21st at Craig y Don
Our judge for the day was Mike McNamee, the Editor of The Societies' Professional Imagemaker magazine and also a member of the Birkenhead Photographic Association.
The event was opened by the NWPA President, Linda Bell, who welcomed all those attending.
Twelve clubs were taking part in the competition - each entering 8 prints making a total of 96 prints for Mike to judge and comment on.
Results:
1st Mold CC on 145 points
2nd Conwy CC on 143 points
3rd Deeside CC on 142 points
4th Hawarden CC on 141 points
5th Llandundo PS on 139 points
6th Beaumaris & Menai Bridge CC on 138 points
7th = Blaenau CC and Prestatyn CC on 137 points
9th Dwyfor CC on 134 points
10th Rhyl PS on 132 points
11th Ruthin CC on 130 points
12th Dyffryn Ogwen CC on 125
Congratulations go to Mold CC for winning the competition and to Chris Evans of Prestatyn CC who gained the Best Print Medal for 'The Tusk' - a superb monochrome image of the Chung Ku Chinese restaurant which was printed on Permajet Titanium Lustre paper.

North Wales Photographic Association
Cymdeithas Ffotograffig Gogledd Cymru
Member of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain
A warm welcome to the NEW NWPA web site. We hope you find it informative and interesting and that you enjoy some of the best photography available in North Wales.
A s a member of your local camera club you are a part of a wider photographic community which looks to promote and expand your experience and enjoyment of photography.
The North Wales Photographic Association (NWPA) was formed in 1981 to represent all the photographic clubs in North Wales and is one of fifteen federations which together make up the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB).
We provide the following benefits for clubs and their members:
an Exhibition held annually to showcase the best work from Club members
Inter-Club Competitions held in Spring and Autumn, the winning clubs being invited to represent the NWPA in the relevant PAGB National Inter-Club Championships
advice and guidance for clubs including Public Liability and Trustee indemnity Insurance cover
the NWPA and PAGB directories listing Judges and Lecturers willing to visit your club for just travelling expenses.
occasional Lectures and Workshops
regular NWPA eNewsletters giving details of forthcoming events and Salon and competition results
a Recognition Award Scheme for individuals who have significantly contributed to the North Wales Club scene
Club members are able to apply for PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit at three levels: Credit - Distinction - Master
FIAP distinctions (Federation Internationale de l’Art Photographique) can also be achieved with acceptances in International Salons and Exhibitions with FIAP Patronage
a chance to enter the prestigious Masters of Print Exhibition
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