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 (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
Anastasia Tompkins, who judged our October competition, will be the guest speaker at our October 20th meeting. Anastasia is a fine art photographer whose work spans multiple genres, from nature to portraits to black and white to abstract captures of all the above. She grew up in Paris, the daughter of a prominent journalist, and is a world-wide traveler. Anastasia now lives in South Carolina where, in addition to her photographic work, she also creates her own hand-glazed pottery. To learn more about Anastasia and to see her work, go to https://www.anastasiatompkins.com/.
The winning and honors images selected by Anastasia Tompkins at our October member competition are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to all members who entered images, and bit thanks to Anastasia. For more information about her work, go to https://www.anastasiatompkins.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
October 20, 2025: Guest Speaker - Anastasia Tompkins, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
October 22, 2025: Member Field Trip - NY Botanical Garden (meet at Grand Central Terminal clock at 9:30AM for 9:55 MetroNorth Harlem Line train). Details in latest issue of Photo Notes.
October 23, 2025: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 7:00PM (Zoom opens at 6:45PM; see latest Photo Notes for details)
October 27, 2025: Member Theme Night - Fall, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
November 3, 2025: Monthly Member Competition judged by Marie Altenburg, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
PWCC MEMBER 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/.
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