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

While we're taking a break from our weekly meetings for the summer, we have several Club nights-out planned over the coming weeks to keep us (and our cameras) in good working condition. We'll be gathering every other week for member "Club Nights-Out" and Expanding Visions 32, out annual summer photography workshop now in its 32nd year! This workshop is open to the public; check the Summer 2026 issue of Photo Notes newsletter (above) for details, and contact us at pwccny@aol.com if you're interested. Dates and locations of our summer meet-ups are listed below and in Photo Notes. (And please note that this year we'll be holding our Expanding Visions 32 workshop at the same time and place as our Club Nights-Out.) Look forward to seeing you!

The winning and runner-up images announced at our June 1st meeting are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to the winners and to all members who submitted images, and thanks to judges Jack Kaminsky, Jane Schreibman, and Sara Signorelli. A new round of member competitions will start in October 2026.  

UPCOMING MEETINGS & DEADLINES

June 29, 2026:  Expanding Visions 32 - Introductory Session, 6:30 (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)

July 6, 2026:  Club Night-Out/Expanding Visions 32 - Assignment #1: Tall, Wide & More, Hudson Yards, 6:30PM

July 16, 2026: Expanding Visions 32 - Review of Assignment #1, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)

July 20, 2026:  Club Night-Out/Expanding Visions 32 - Assignment #2: Back Light, Pier 57, 6:30PM (meet at the West Side Highway at W15th St.)

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

PWCC CLUB NEWS

PWCC Member Laura Toledo's photography exhibit, 'Caribbean Colors of Colombia,' featuring photography from Cartagena, will be on view at the Long Beach Library/West End Library Branch during the months of April and May. an opening reception will be held on May 13th from 6:00-8:00PM. The West End Library Branch is located at 903 W. Beech St. in Long Beach, NY. Hours are Wednesday, 4:00-8:00PM; Thursday, 2:00-6:00PM; and Friday and Saturday, 10:00AM-2:00PM. In addition, this exhibition will also be shown at the East Rockaway Library during the month of June. Please contact Laura for additional details.

 LATEST EDITION OF PHOTO NOTES

OUR AWARD WINNING MONTHLY NEWSLETTER