WELCOME
TO THE PARK WEST CAMERA CLUB
The Park West Camera Club is one of New York City’s oldest and most active camera clubs. Founded in 1937, PWCC is open to all who love photography, from beginners to experienced photographers. We offer a variety of programs, including photo competitions and critiques; lectures by professional photographers; member portfolio presentations and workshops; field trips; gallery exhibits; and an award-winning monthly newsletter.
PWCC meets weekly on Monday nights at 6:30PM, currently via Zoom. Interested photographers are welcome to join our Monday meetings 30 minutes before start time to inquire about membership. The club year runs from September through June, but you may join at any time. Dues are $60.00 per year (pro-rated for new members who join after May), while we are meeting via Zoom. Download an application or email us at pwccny@aol.com for more information. (Note: You MUST be a dues-paying member of the Club to register an account on this website.)
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
Wayne Parsons will be the guest speaker at our November 17th meeting. Wayne is a fine art photographer based in NYC who mostly works with a large format camera to create conceptual and abstract photography. Wayne studied photography at the International Center of Photography (ICP) and is a long-time member and past president of the Soho Photo Gallery in New York. For more information about Wayne and to see his work, visit his website at https://www.rwayneparsons.com/.
The winning and honors images selected by Marie Altenburg at our November member competition are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to all members who entered images, and thanks to Marie for her judging. For more information about her work, visit her website https://www.mariealtenburg.com/.
Check out the recordings of recent monthly competitions, guest speaker nights and member nights, below. Many of these same recordings, as well as member workshop demonstrations, are also available at the 'Speaker & How to Videos' tab, above. Also, a recording of the memorial service for late PWCC member, mentor and dear friend, George Hansen, can be found under 'PWCC Organization Galleries (also above).
UPCOMING MEETINGS & DEADLINES
November 17, 2025: Guest Speaker - Wayne Parsons, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
November 18, 2025: Member Field Trip - High Line & Hudson Yards, 10:00AM (meet-up location to be announced)
November 20, 2025: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 7:00PM (Zoom opens at 6:45PM)
November 24, 2025: Business Meeting #2, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
December 1, 2025: Monthly Member Competition judged by Bill Wadman, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
PWCC MEMBER NEWS
PWCC member Bruce Byers is the co-founder and curator of the Hill Street Gallery, an art space in Catskill, NY, with a mission to showcase compelling visual work that bridges history, place and technique. For more information about the gallery, go to https://brucebyers.com/hill-street-gallery.
Several photos of the American Northwest taken by PWCC member Dudley Slater are on permanent display at The John Stromme Art Gallery in McMinnville, Oregon, the heart of Oregon's wine country. For more information about the gallery and things to do in the area, go to https://visitmcminnville.com/activities/john-stromme-art-gallery/.
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