Our 50th anniversary 1975-2025

IACC has been in operation since February 1975, and celebrated its 50th anniversary as an active club in spring 2025. There are multiple anniversary activities planned from fall 2024 to spring 2025 that will engage club members, other photography-related organizations, and the public. 

The club’s commitment to learning, giving back to the community, and having fun remains constant but our tools continue to change. We have moved from film cameras to smartphones, from prints to Instagram posts, and from the darkroom to more creative digital tools.

The tools may change over time but our members still embrace creating images that reflect what they see with their eyes, their hearts and their imaginations.

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50th Anniversary Photobook for Sale until Feb 21

The "Edmonton Then and Now" photobook includes various iconic "then" images from around Edmonton circa 1975 and corresponding "now" photos taken by IACC members. This will be an excellent legacy for the Club and its participating photographers.

The books are (20x25 cm), hardcover, with 94 display pages. 

We have access to a one-time-only deal for 50% off which expires on Feb 21, 2026. Your cost will be $50 each (that includes GST and shipping). Go to this Jotform to place your order (you will need to pay in advance via an e-transfer to [email protected] to secure your order)

Books should be available for pickup at the Mar 12, 2026 Presentation Night.

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50th Anniversary Celebration Thu, Apr 10 2025

Mufty Mathewson, 47 year IACC member, received her "Exceptional Service" award at the club's 50th anniversary celebration on April 10, 2025. See video summarizing Mufty's contribution to the club and visit her Show & Glow web page.

How we got here:
1975 to 2015

During our 40th Anniversary year in 2015, Mufty Mathewson  wrote about the Club's growth, the members and our accomplishments from 1975 to 2015. ​Mufty's musings were published in each issue of Imagery, the Club's newsletter, and more recently on our website.​ Her articles are compiled into one document below. Please take a moment to enjoy how we got here.

History of the IACC (PDF document)

"Images Alberta Camera Club (IACC) was officially 40 on February 6, 2015. On that day in February 1975, 44 people signed the guest book with their addresses and phone numbers (no e-mail addresses in those days!)." (Mufty Mathewson)

Mufty Mathewson - IACC Club Historian

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