EFIAP,GPU CR 2,GPU Aphrodite,LPSS,GAPU,FNAPSL,ANPAS,AISLP
Creative PHOTO-ARTIST
Sanka Sammana is a photographic artist and creator. Sanka has a wealth of experience in art photography and has received numerous recognitions, distinctions awards and medals for his work not only in Sri Lanka but across many international exhibitions and competitions as well.
Sanka’s distinctions and titles include the Gold Exhibitor(GAPU) distinction (2020) from the Asian Photographers Union. , ‘Excellence-FIAP’ (EFIAP) distinction (2016) from The International Federation of Photographic Art and the GPU Crown 2 (2016) & Aphrodite (2017) from the Global Photographic Union. , ‘Artist-FIAP’ (AFIAP) distinction (2014) from The International Federation of Photographic Art LPSS ( 2014) from Photographic Society of Singapore.
Sanka has also been bestowed titles and distinctions from the National Association of Photographers (FNAPSL), The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (ANPAS) and the Institute of Sri Lankan Photographers (AISLP ). Sanka was also recognized as ‘People Photographer of the Year’ 2015 by Asian Geography Magazine, Singapore. Sammana along with his father, veteran photographer Chandrasena Perera also shares the distinction of being the only father-son duo to hold the EFIAP distinction simultaneously Sanka is always willing to share his skills and knowledge with the next generation.
Sanka’s work has appeared and been published in many local and international publications. Sanka has a special interest in human portrait photography and is currently the photography director of a leading travel guide publication in Sri Lanka. Sanka always tries to represent the beauty of the world through his various captures in a manner that stirs the body, mind, and soul.
Photographic Associations Memberships and Appointments
2022-2023 – Director Publication – The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka( FIAP – Operational Member )
2018-2022 – Director Exhibitions – The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka( FIAP – Operational Member )
2012-2016 – President – National Association of Photographers Sri Lanka
2011-2012 – Exhibition Secretary – National Association of Photographers Sri Lanka
- Member -International Federation of Photography (FIAP)
- Member -Photographic Society of America (PSA)
- Member -Global Photographic Union (GPU)
- Member -Global Photographic Union (GPU)
- Life member – The National Photographic Art Society Sri Lanka (NPASSL)
- Life member – National Association of Photographers Sri Lanka (NAPSL)
- Life member – Institutes of Sri Lankan Photographers (ISLP)
- Life member – Photographic Society of Kurunegala Sri Lanka
- Life member – Thevana Esa Photography & Media Association of Sri Lanka
- Member -Photographic Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL)
- Member -Senkadagala Photo Circle Sri Lanka
