Photographic Society of Madras
Established in 1857 just a few years after the first ever photograph was taken, the Photographic Society of Madras, founded by Dr. Alexander Hunter and the Honorable Walter Elliot is a vibrant and dedicated band of photographers. One of the earliest photographic societies in the world, PSM was established to bring together photographers of all genre including wildlife, nature, landscape, architectural, macro and street.
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- Category: organization
- Website: http://www.photomadras.org
Documented Facts
- Email: membership@photomadras.org (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded: 1857 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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Established in 1857 just a few years after the first ever photograph was taken, the Photographic Society of Madras, founded by Dr. Alexander Hunter and the Honorable Walter Elliot is a vibrant and dedicated band of photographers. One of the earliest photographic societies in the world, PSM was established to bring together photographers of all genre including wildlife, nature, landscape, architectural, macro and street.
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