About the Federation



The Northern Counties Photographic Federation (NCPF) was founded in 1901 and is the second oldest of the fifteen Regional Federations affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB).   The PAGB is in turn affiliated to the Federation Internationale de l'Art Photographique (FIAP) and our members can enjoy the benefits of that association.    The NCPF is also a member organisation of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and enjoys its patronage of our International Exhibition.

The objective of the NCPF is the enhancement of photography.

We serve some 50 clubs across the North of England, covering an area, including the of the counties of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham, Cleveland and the northern part of Cumbria.    A number of clubs from North Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders are also members, as are some national organisations. The Fedration is divided into six geographical Areas, each of which can also organise functions on a more local level.

Our affairs are run by the Executive Committee, which organises a range of services and functions for its member clubs and their individual members.    These include:-

Lecturers' List
 Judges' List
 Regional Competitions
The Northern Counties International Salon of Photography
 Seminars and Presentations
 Portfolios of members photographs for circulation to clubs & societies
 Social Events

Through our affiliation to the PAGB we also gain access to

National lists for Judges and Lecturers
 Insurance facilities for Clubs and their members.
 National and International Exhibitions and Competitions
PAGB and FIAP awards systems for individuals