Brief History
The beginning
Northside Creative Photography (NCP) was founded as Northern Suburbs Camera Club on 29 May 1952 at Chatswood Town Hall, with 62 attendees led by Tim Wilson.
- Anniversaries were celebrated in 1973 (21st),
- 2002 (50th at Chatswood Golf Club),
- 2012 (60th), and
- 2022 (70th at Roseville Club). (See photos).
Early achievements included
Jan Glover's 2000 Sydney International first prize and 2007 Anzang Nature win, and
Dawn Zandstra's FCC Exceptional Service Award (2011).
In more recent time the club and its individual members have performed well in FCC Interclub and Topshot competitions.
Portfolio exhibitions have been held every two years since 2007 to high acclaim.
Council grants were received in 2005 ($1,000) and 2016 ($1,500) for projectors.
A photo gallery has been created to show key events and people.
Club Patrons
Henry Talbot
Henry Talbot (EFIAP) was a patron from 1996 to 1999. He escaped Nazi Germany, pioneered Australian fashion photography with location and natural light shoots, taught at Preston Institute, and supported NCP generously before his 1999 passing. The AIPP later named an award in his honor.
Arch Raymond
Arch Raymond (AFIAP FRPS AAPS SSAPS) was a patron and valued mentor to the club from 1999 to 2011. He invented many darkroom techniques, explained in his book "The Artful Dodger." He wrote the club’s first definition of creative photography and embraced digital technology. He travelled the world with his wife Mary and exhibited his work in Sydney, Melbourne and London. In 2002 he presented a retrospective exhibition and talk in the Lindfield church hall, which was acclaimed by the many amateur and professional photographers who attended.
