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

Check out the images taken by our members to celebrate the July 4th holiday, in the rotating gallery (above).

Join us on Monday, July 20th for the second Club Night-Out/Expanding Visions 32 session at Pier 57, located at the foot of West 15th St. on the far west side. The assignment for this Expanding Visions class is 'Silhouettes and Back Light.'  Meet at 6:30PM in front of the City Winery on the west side of West St. at the foot of West 15th St.

Check below for our scheduled summer Club Nights-Out and Expanding Visions 32 meet-ups this summer. Additional details can be found in the Summer issue of Photo Notes. Look forward to seeing you!

You can view the winning and runner-up images selected at the 2025-26 Year-End Competition in the Competition Gallery, above. Also, the video recording of the competition judging is available below. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & DEADLINES

June 30, 1026: Video Review - Expanding Visions introductory session.

July 16, 2026: Expanding Visions 32 - Review of Assignment #1

July 20, 2026:  Club Night-Out/Expanding Visions 32 - Assignment #2: Back Light, Pier 57, 6:30PM (meet at the West Side Highway at W.15th St.)

July 30, 2026:  Expanding Visions 32 - Review of Assignment #2, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM) (images due July 28th)

August 3, 2026:  Club Night-Out/Expanding Visions 32 - Assignment #3: Lilies of the Field, Chinatown, 6:30PM (meet at corner of Canal & Centre Sts.)

August 13, 2026:  Expanding Visions 32 - Review of Assignment #3, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM) (images due August 11th)

August 17, 2026:  Club Night-Out/Expanding Visions 32 - Assignment #4: Full Speed Ahead, Coney Island, 6:30PM (meet at the picnic area on the right side of Nathan's)

August 27, 2026:  Expanding Visions 32 - Review of Assignment #4, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM) (images due August 25th)

PWCC CLUB MEMBER NEWS

PWCC member Bruce Byers will present a collection of Cuban art and photographs gathered and created over 16 years and 34 trips to Cuba at the Joust Cafe, 365 Main St. in Catskill, NY, from July 3rd through August 7th. Through these images and artworks, Bruce shares stories, friendships, and memories from many parts of the island—moments collected across years of travel and connection. (Bruce founded The Hill Street Gallery, also in Catskill, which features exhibitions, photography from around the world, and works collected over decades of travel and artistic exploration.) For more details visit https://brucebyers.com/hill-street-gallery. 

PWCC Member Alice Somma will be showing a selection of photos taken in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, in her exhibit "San Miguel: The Human Celebration" at the Long Beach Public Library - West End Library, at 903 Birch St., Long Beach, NY. A reception will be held on Wednesday, July 15th, from 6:00-7:30PM. Please contact Alice for directions and additional details.  

 LATEST EDITION OF PHOTO NOTES

OUR AWARD WINNING MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

                            2026 YEAR END COMPETITION VIDEO