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Capture.Create.Inspire.

Welcome to the Photography Club of St. Sylvester's College — where moments become memories and creativity becomes a story.

Explore our photography, discover our events, celebrate the talent of our members, and see our school through a different lens.

Every frame has a story. We capture it. 📸

About SSCPC

Where Every Frame Tells a Story

The St. Sylvester's College Photography Club brings together students who see the world through a different lens — capturing moments, exploring creativity, and turning experiences into visual stories.

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Students presenting flowers at Founder's Day
The statue of St. Sylvester overlooking Founder's Day
Blessing ceremony at Founder's Day
Cadets marching through golden haze at the Interhouse Sports Meet

See More. Create More. Capture More.

From the everyday moments of school life to the stories worth remembering, we turn what we see into something worth keeping.

Explore Our Work
Cricketer celebrating a wicket at the 36th One Day Encounter Traditional Kandyan dancer performing at Swarna Panhinda
Live Sports

Match days, close calls, the moments that decide games.

Cultural Events

Dance, music, and pageantry across the school calendar.

Why Join SSCPC?

Because a camera is more than a tool. It is a way to see, create, learn, and tell stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

  • Learn Behind the Lens

    Develop practical photography and videography skills through real experiences, workshops, and creative projects.

  • Create Without Limits

    Experiment with ideas, explore different styles, and turn your creativity into photographs and films.

  • Grow With Others

    Learn from fellow creators, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and become part of a creative community.

Join Us

Moments We've Captured

A small slice of what our lenses have covered — musical evenings, match days, school ceremonies, and the everyday life in between.

Follow Our Journey

New albums, event highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments — posted as they happen.

Spectrum

A celebration of creativity, vision, and the art of photography. Spectrum brings together our finest work, giving our members a space to share their perspectives and showcase the stories they have captured.

What is Spectrum?

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The Selection

The Frames Have Been Submitted.Now, They Face the Jury.

Following the conclusion of the Spectrum 2026 submission period on 30 September 2026, photographs submitted by school photographers from across Sri Lanka will enter the official selection process on 12 October 2026.

Spectrum 2026 · Photo Selection

  1. Submissions closed
  2. Photo selection

The Jury

Three Perspectives.One Selection.

  • Priyantha Bandara, judge
    Judge 01 Priyantha Bandara Landscape & Fine-Art Photographer Landscape / Travel / Fine Art / Architecture / Commercial
  • Ravi Ranasinghe, judge
    Judge 02 Ravi Ranasinghe Street & Fine-Art Photographer Street / Fine Art / Travel / Human & Cultural Stories
  • Ravisara Jayamanna, judge
    Judge 03 Ravisara Jayamanna Wildlife & Nature Photographer Wildlife / Nature / Conservation

Photo Selection · Completed

Selection DayWas a Success.

The photo selection for Spectrum 2026 has been completed successfully. Thank you to every school photographer who took part, to our judges and teachers for their time and guidance, and to the members who worked behind the scenes to make the day run smoothly.

SSCPC members and guests at the photo selection
SSCPC members and guests on photo selection day.

Committee

Meet the students who lead, organize, and contribute to the journey of our Photography Club. Together, we work to create opportunities for learning, creativity, collaboration, and meaningful experiences.

Contact

Have a question, an idea, or simply want to connect with us? Reach out to the Photography Club and stay connected with our activities, creative work, and upcoming opportunities.

Contact information

Club committee -- President Sasidu Shanelka (077 531 2890), Secretary Chethiya Sulakshana (076 911 0822).

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Location

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Register

Visitor registration for invited schools. Spectrum 2026 is on 13 November 2026, from 9:00 a.m., at Cingolani Memorial Hall. One teacher can register a whole group: just enter how many students are coming.

Visitor registration

Your details go only to the exhibition organisers.

Join Us

Have a passion for photography, videography, or visual creativity? Join us, develop your skills, share your ideas, and become part of a community that learns, creates, and captures moments together.

Membership application

Your photo (for your membership card)
A clear, front-facing photo of your face, in good light. It will be cropped to a portrait and printed on your membership card. It stays on your device and is not uploaded to the website.
Interests

What is Spectrum

The event

Spectrum

Spectrum is the flagship photography event organized by the Photography Club of St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy. The event begins with an island-wide online photography competition, where participants submit their photographs through a Google Form under various categories. The selected and winning photographs are then showcased at a photography exhibition held at the college premises during the main event.

The Photography Day features an exhibition, an interactive session conducted by two renowned professional photographers serving as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, and a certificate award ceremony recognizing the competition winners. Souvenirs are also presented to the distinguished guests, the Principal, the MIC, and past presidents of the Photography Club. Through this event, Spectrum aims to celebrate creativity, encourage young photographers across Sri Lanka, and promote the art of photography within the school community.

Competition

Online Photography Competition

The Spectrum Online Photography Competition is an island-wide inter-school photography competition open to students from schools across Sri Lanka. The competition features five categories: Colour, Monochrome, Nature, Wildlife, and Mobile photography. Each participant may submit up to three photographs in each category.

The competition commenced on 14 August and will remain open until 30 September (extended from 20 September). A total of eight winners will be selected, including 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and five merit award recipients. The winning and selected photographs will be displayed at the Spectrum Photography Exhibition, and the winners will be recognized during the certificate award ceremony held on the main Photography Day.

Exhibition

Photography Exhibition

The Spectrum Photography Exhibition is the main highlight of Spectrum Photography Day, held on 13 November 2026 at the Open Hall of St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy. The exhibition will feature the winning and selected photographs from the Spectrum island-wide inter-school photography competition, as chosen by the official judging panel. Students, participants, guests, and visitors will have the opportunity to view the exhibition throughout the event, celebrating the creativity and talent of young photographers from across Sri Lanka.

Main event

The Photography Day

The Spectrum Photography Day will be held on 13 November at the Cingolani Memorial Hall, St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy. The event will serve as the main celebration of Spectrum, bringing together students, participants, and distinguished guests for a day dedicated to the art of photography.

The programme will feature a photography exhibition showcasing selected and winning photographs from the island-wide online competition, educational lectures and interactive sessions conducted by two renowned professional photographers serving as the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour, and a certificate award ceremony recognizing the competition winners. The guest lectures will provide valuable insights into photography techniques, creativity, visual storytelling, and career opportunities in the field of photography. Souvenirs will also be presented to the distinguished guests, the Principal, the MIC, and past presidents of the Photography Club.

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Need a hand?

Ask Anything. Take Tips Home.

Chat with the SSCPC Assistant for quick answers and photography tips, or download our ready-made PDFs.

SSCPC Assistant

Ask about Spectrum, joining the club, registration, the committee, or how to take better photos. Available any time.

PDF Downloads

  • Photography Tips Cheat SheetComposition, exposure, light, phone tips and more
  • Membership applicationFill in the form, then download your PDF
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  • Visitor registrationFor invited schools: submit, then download
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Learn

Learn Photography, One Lesson at a Time

Short, practical lessons from the club, with facts and photos. Open the course to start.