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 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
Chris Murray will judge our March 2026 member competition. Chris is a nature photographer, instructor, and writer based in the Thousand Islands region of upstate New York. Focusing on the many varied landscapes of New York State, he looks to nature’s creative expressions as an inspiration to create art. Chris’s work has appeared in several magazines, including ‘On Landscape,’ ‘Popular Photography,’ Adirondack Life,’ and ‘New York State Conservationist.’ He also leads photography workshops independently and through the Adirondack Photography Institute, and was our January guest speaker (recording below). For more information about Chris and to see his work, visit his website at https://www.chrismurrayphotography.com/.
The winning and honors images selected by Nancy Ori at our February member competition (Theme = Blue) are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to all members who entered images, and big thanks to Nancy for her great and insightful judging. For more information about Nancy, please visit her website at https://nancyori.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
February 25, 2026: YEP (Year-End Project) Zoom Meeting #4, 6:30PM (log in at 6:15PM) (images due by Wednesday, February 18!)
February 26, 2026: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 7:00PM (Zoom opens at 6:45PM)
March 2, 2026: Monthly Member Competition judged by Chris Murray, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
March 9, 2026: Member Workshop re: AI/Image Manipulation, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
March 16, 2026: Guest Speaker - Raquel Natalicchio, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
PWCC CLUB 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/.
RECENT CLUB VIDEOS:
2025-26 CLUB COMPETITION VIDEOS
THIS MONTHS
PREVIOUS COMPETITION VIDEOS
2025-26 RECENT EVENT/CLASS VIDEOS
OUR CURRENT NEWSLETTER
