Richmond College Photographic Society

Richmond College Photographic Society The Eye of Richmond! It is on record that the Lab Assistant at that time, Mr. U de Silva has been developing films which came out of his 'Rolleicord' camera. Mr.

The Photographic Society of Richmond College has a long history starting in the early parts of the thirties as a part of the activities of the Science Society. The Rolleicord first appeared in the market in 1933 manufactured by Franke & Heidecke of Germany, in his room and printing them. Suranjith Senaratne who joined the staff in 1951 has had under his wings the club in 1952. Thereafter in 1956 i

t was under Mr. Devadason (Mr. Thevadason?). B. Suriyarachchi continued the good work when he was in the staff. In 1962 after the college became a government school Mr. Sirimal V. Fernando seperated the Camera Club from the Science Club so as to give the members a dedicated club for Photography, hence the Richmond College Photographic Society was Born.

We are absolutely thrilled to officially introduce Chemicro and Simetmark as the Title Sponsors for LUMINATE ‘26 the All...
15/06/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to officially introduce Chemicro and Simetmark as the Title Sponsors for LUMINATE ‘26 the All-Island Inter-School Photographic Competition & Exhibition!

A grand vision requires a strong foundation. Partnering with industry leaders who embody the ethos of “Build with Strength,” the Richmond College Photographic Society is ready to elevate this year’s competition to unprecedented heights, empowering the finest young visual storytellers across the island.



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We are thrilled to officially announce Canon - Metropolitan (Sole Authorised Distributor) as the Gold Sponsor for LUMINA...
15/06/2026

We are thrilled to officially announce Canon - Metropolitan (Sole Authorised Distributor) as the Gold Sponsor for LUMINATE ‘26 the All-Island Inter-School Photographic Competition & Exhibition! 📸

The Richmond College Photographic Society is proud to partner with an industry leader to empower and showcase the next generation of visual storytellers.



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Congratulations to D.S. Senanayake College on becoming the undisputed CHAMPIONS of LUMINATE ‘26! 🏆It was an honor for th...
13/06/2026

Congratulations to D.S. Senanayake College on becoming the undisputed CHAMPIONS of LUMINATE ‘26! 🏆

It was an honor for the Richmond College Photographic Society to host this exceptional pool of island-wide talent as part of our Richmond 150 jubilee celebrations.



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The wait is over📸Today, creativity meets passion at Luminate '26.Let the stories unfold through every frame. ’26
12/06/2026

The wait is over📸
Today, creativity meets passion at Luminate '26.
Let the stories unfold through every frame.

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12/06/2026

We are excited to introduce Mr. Rasanga Dissanayake as a Judge for LUMINATE’26, where he will enlighten us to master the art of Wedding Photography.

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The final countdown begins now! Only 1 DAY TO GO until LUMINATE’26 takes center stage.Get ready to witness the finest vi...
11/06/2026

The final countdown begins now! Only 1 DAY TO GO until LUMINATE’26 takes center stage.

Get ready to witness the finest visual storytelling from across the country at the All-Island Inter School Photographic Competition & Exhibition, organized by the Richmond College Photographic Society.
Don’t miss this celebration of pure talent and perspective.

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SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED 🔒A massive thank you to all the schools across the Island for the overwhelming response ...
11/06/2026

SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED 🔒

A massive thank you to all the schools across the Island for the overwhelming response to LUMINATE ‘26!

The frames are locked, and the countdown to the day begins. Stay tuned to our page for the next updates!

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2 Days More!The countdown is officially on for LUMINATE ‘26! The stage is set to showcase the finest young visual talent...
11/06/2026

2 Days More!

The countdown is officially on for LUMINATE ‘26! The stage is set to showcase the finest young visual talent from across the country.

Get ready to witness breathtaking creativity captured through the lens at the All-Island Inter School Photographic Competition & Exhibition, proudly organized by the Richmond College Photographic Society. Mark your calendars the ultimate celebration of photography is just around the corner!

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The 30th T.V.Sumanasekara Trophy rugby encounter between Richmond College and St.Aloysius College was held on the 22nd o...
10/06/2026

The 30th T.V.Sumanasekara Trophy rugby encounter between Richmond College and St.Aloysius College was held on the 22nd of May.

The images may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, or manipulated without the permission of Richmond College. All images are copyrighted. Richmond College Photographic Society and Richmond College 2026.

The 30th T.V.Sumanasekara Trophy rugby encounter between Richmond College and St.Aloysius College was held on the 22nd o...
10/06/2026

The 30th T.V.Sumanasekara Trophy rugby encounter between Richmond College and St.Aloysius College was held on the 22nd of May.

The images may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, or manipulated without the permission of Richmond College.
All images are copyrighted. Richmond College Photographic Society and Richmond College 2026.

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