In 1947, a group of photography trade associates foreseen that the photographic trade should be organized for the objective of making friendly contact and exchange “photographic and business” techniques between professionals. As a result, the “Chinese Photographic Studio Proprietors Association” was established.
In 1950, another group of professional trade associates with a common photography interest founded the “Singapore Photographic Research Society”. Subsequently, these two associations merged and formed the “Singapore Photographic Trade Association” in 1960.
Since its inauguration, SPDA is the only official industry trade Association recognized for its photographic and digital imaging technologies in Singapore.
SPDA members include owners of photo studios, commercial photography services, photographic lighting and equipment suppliers and retailers, color photo laboratories and other accessories associated to the photographic trade etc.
SPDA members have over three hundred photo laboratories and professional photo studios cum more than 30 of photographic equipment & material suppliers and other related businesses in Singapore.
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