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 7:00PM, currently via Zoom (monthly competitions will start at 6:30PM). 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
Thomas E. Franklin is an award-winning photographer, multimedia journalist, and documentary filmmaker, and an Associate Professor of Multimedia Journalism at Montclair State University in New Jersey. He is best known for his photos taken at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, including his iconic image of three NYC firefighters raising the U.S. flag amidst the rubble of the World Trade Center, which was featured on the USPS's Heroes stamp, and has been instrumental in raising more than $10 million for victims of 9/11 and other national disasters. Recently Tom has focused on immigration and forced migration issues; his project, "Seeking Refuge," is on view virtually at the Paterson Museum. Additional documentary work in Mexico has been published by the Los Angeles Times syndicate, and he has produced a short documentary film about the Syrian refugee crisis in Lesvos, Greece. Prior to his academic career, Tom was an award-winning staff photographer for The Record and Northjersey.com for more than 20 years. To learn more about Tom and to see his work, visit his website at https://www.thomasfranklin.com/.
The winning and honors images selected by Marilyn Stern at our March competition are on display in the rotating gallery (above). Congratulations to these members and to all who entered images For more information about Marilyn and her work, go to http://www.sternphoto.com/index.html.
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
March 17, 2025: Guest Speaker - Thomas E. Franklin, 7:00PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
March 24, 2025: 'You Be The Judge - Food,' 7:00PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
March 20, 2025: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 6:45PM (space is limited, see latest Photo Notes for details; images due March 26th)
March 31, 2025: Business Meeting #3, 7:00PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
April 7, 2025: Monthly Member Competition judged by Bill Wadman, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
PWCC MEMBER NEWS
PWCC member Remy Deyglun's photo, 'Solitude,' was awarded 1st prize at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists Biennial Camera Works 2025 Exhibition. The exhibit will be open through March 23rd. Big congratulations to Remy! (The image was an honors image at PWCC January 2025 monthly competition, and can be found in our Competition Gallery, above.)
PWCC member Bruce Byers has launched his own exhibit space, the Hill Street Gallery, in Catskill, NY, which will showcase his limited edition photographs as well as a rotation of other artists and disciplines. For more information, go to https://brucebyers.com/hill-street-gallery.
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