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 new
sletter.
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
At our next meeting on March 9th, we'll have a workshop presentation on using AI in image manipulation. Lots to unpack!
The winning and honors images selected by Chris Murray at our March member competition are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to all members who entered images, and big thanks as always to Chris for his insightful thoughts and insightful judging. For more information about Chris, please visit his website at https://www.chrismurrayphotography.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
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)
March 17, 2026: Member Print Salon, 4:30PM (contact Betsy Currier for details)
March 23, 2026: Member Theme Night - What We Learned About Macro Photography at the December Workshop, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
March 25, 2026: YEP (Year-End Project) Zoom Meeting #5, 6:30PM (log in at 6:15PM) (images due by Wednesday, March 18!)
March 26, 2026: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 7:00PM (Zoom opens at 6:45PM)
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
