Founded in November 1969, the Photographic Society of NUS is one of the earliest interest groups formed in the National University of Singapore. Today, the Society boasts of more than 400 current members after 40 years of achievements and success. The Society is actively involved in bringing photographic techniques and knowledge to its members through courses and field trips.

Our goals are:

1. Making photography an interesting hobby to pick up
2. Helping members gain knowledge on different photographic genres
3. Giving members an insight to photography as an art form
4. Creating a community of photographers with a wide array of resources and knowledge to share with the other members

Official website of NUSPS: http://www.nusps.org.sg.

About Montage

On 5th June 1999, the Photographic Society of NUS organized its inaugural public seminar and exhibition at a NUS Lecture Theatre. With a successful turnout of over 200 participants, the Photographic Society of NUS was greatly encouraged to continue in the tradition of Montage.

Since then, the standard and prestige of the event has grown immensely, eventually making Montage an event every photographer looks forward to. Last year, we had more than 400 photo enthusiasts and professional photographers taking part in our Competition, contributing over 1200 photographs. The Seminar took place in the International Convention & Exhibition Centre of Suntec City and boasts about 300 participants. We also exhibited the winning entries of our Competition in Suntec City, National Libraries and the Central Library of NUS for 2 months.

In conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of NUSPS, we want to make this year’s Montage special and more exciting than ever. Under the theme " Connect", we are not only providing a wonderful platform for participants to unleash their creativity and imagination, but also reflecting on the 40-year-long journey, as well as looking forward to the limitless possibilities of Montage and the Photographic Society of NUS.

The Aim of Montage

Montage provides an excellent opportunity for students ranging from the secondary schools to tertiary institutions, as well as members of the public to come together to further develop and nurture their interest in photography.

Many young photographers endowed with creative ideas and exquisite skills lack avenues for them to showcase their talent, resulting in limited exposure and contribution to the photographic scene in Singapore. Hence, Montage also aims to serve as a platform for these young photographers to present their works for professional and public critiques, and hence raises the profiles of the outstanding young photographers and catalyses their growing interest in photography.

Furthermore, Montage allows photo enthusiasts in Singapore to have greater insights into the field of professional photography through our seminar. Each year we invite the best in various photographic fields to share their experiences and tips in their career with our participants. Through such sharing and interaction our participants will understand more about their own pursuit in photography.

Finally, we hope to raise the profile of The Photographic Society of NUS among the local photographic circle. By organising this annual nationwide event, we are not just preserving a tradition; we are also promoting it as an annual event that everyone is looking forward to.