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

At our October 26th meeting, we’ll share the images members have submitted for our Halloween Scavenger Hunt. This scavenger hunt will be a little different from other ones we've had; instead of submitting random seasonal pictures, we’ve asked members to share images for each letter that spells H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N. Join us!

A recording of wildlife and nature photographer Lee Hoy's presentation at our October 19th meeting is available at the icon below. Based in the Davis Mountains of West Texas, Lee's photographic interests include wildlife, landscape, macro, night sky, and camera trap photography. He also leads photography workshops to various destinations worldwide, including the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Zimbabwe, and, and in the United States, Big Bend National Park, and Yellowstone National Park in winter. To learn more about Lee and to view his work, visit his website at https://www.leehoyphotography.com/.

Check out the winning and honors images selected by Marilyn Stern at our October 2026 member competition, posted in the rotating calendar (above). Congratulations to these and all members who submitted images, and big thanks to Marilyn for her usual sage judging. For more information about Marilyn and her work, go to https://www.sternphoto.com/portfolios.html. A recording of Monday's competition can be viewed here. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & DEADLINES

October 26, 2026:  Member Scavenger Hunt - H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N!, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens 6:15PM)

November 2,2026:  Monthly Member Competition judged by Melanie Einzig, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens 6:15PM)

November 9, 2026:  Member Theme Night - Photos from Indoor Model Shoot, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens 6:15PM)

November 16, 2026:  Guest Speaker - Raquel Natalicchio, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens 6:15PM)

November 19, 2026:  Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 6:30PM (Zoom opens at 6:15PM) (space is limited; check Weekly Reminder email for details)

November 23, 2026:  Member Theme Night - You Be The Judge: Night/Low Light, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens 6:15PM)

PWCC CLUB MEMBER NEWS

PWCC member Laura Toledo is having a solo show for the month of October at the Oceanside Library. The show, "The Americas - A Tapestry of Land and Culture," features more than 40 photos from her travels throughout the Americas, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Cuba, and the United States. The collection features landscapes and the diverse communities from these countries, and reflects the richness and contrasts of The Americas: the varied terrains, architectural styles, and coexistence of colonial heritage and modern cities. The reception will be held on Saturday, October 17th, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. Everyone is welcome! (The Oceanside Library is located at 30 Davison Avenue, Oceanside, NY. For information and directions go to https://oceansidelibrary.com/. 

Photos taken by PWCC member Jeffrey Langford will be shown as part of the exhibit "The Honoring Eye" at the Terrain Gallery, 141 Greene St. (between West Houston and Prince Sts.). The opening reception is Saturday, September 12th, from 1:00PM-5:00PM; regular gallery hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 1:00PM-5:00PM. The exhibit runs through June 2027. For more information visit the gallery website at https://terraingallery.org/. Big congratulations to Jeffrey!

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LEE HOY

10/19/26

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