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The Kings Park Photography Club is a friendly group of photo enthusiasts of all levels wishing to improve our skills in a social and learning environment.

We are located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York, nestled among many parks, beaches, and wildlife, with stunning landscapes and photo opportunities.

We meet once a month at the Kings Park Library located in Kings Park, NY, but one need not live in Kings Park to belong or participate.

Our Mission Statement:
to maintain an informal club, with our focus on learning, having fun with like-minded people, and giving back to the community.

Programs & Activities:
  • In Field trips throughout the year we do group photo shoots at a variety of locations from Long Island to New York City. 
     
  • A monthly Zoom meeting invites participants to discuss and critique their work with peers.

  • Club members can participate in monthly Theme Contests, submitting photos and receiving votes from peers who choose monthly winners.
Whether you are interested in shooting better, composing better photos, editing, or learning a new workflow, you can find friends willing to assist you in improving and enjoying your photography.  Join us!. 
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Featured Album - May 2026
Collection by Eric Loehwing

Eric grew up in California, migrating to New York in 1969, when he got a job teaching French at Hauppauge High School.  He worked there until he retired in 2002.  Long interested in photography, Eric developed and printed B&W photos in his basement darkroom.  Digital was a game-changer, and he bought a Canon 40D in 2007, followed by a Canon 5D Mark II, then a 5D Mark IV.  At the same time the camera on the iPhone steadily improved, and these days he much prefers the size and light weight of that small  camera in his pocket.

Eric’s journey to the KPPC began with the Huntington Camera Club (too competitive), then the Sweetbriar Club (too birdy) to finally arrive “home”.  Over his years in KPPC Eric has witnessed a shift from Facebook and in-person activities to a more prominent role played by the club website and Zoom.

The subjects of Eric’s photos are heavily influenced by the monthly theme contest and the 52 Frames weekly challenges.  A self-described “lazy” photographer, Eric prefers shooting close to home, temperatures above 65°F, and after breakfast or late afternoon.  Favorite outside location:  Avalon Preserve, a 7-minute drive.  

Eric still dreams of new gear.  These days he lusts after a Fuji X-100vi, a fixed lens camera only slightly larger than his iPhone.  Creating beautiful images makes photography very satisfying; figuring out how a new camera works adds to that satisfaction.

For directions on how to create your own photo album slideshow, click here for directions: Create Photo Album

About our banner...

Our banner image was taken by Art Liefke at the Kings Park Bluff, where the Nissequogue River empties into Long Island Sound.  Our members often meet and photograph the beautiful sunrises and sunsets here.

We consider The Bluff a symbol of Kings Park, and consequently as a symbol of our club.


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Club Benefits

  1. Share your photos
  2. Presentations and guest speakers
  3. On-Location Photo Shoots
  4. Monthly "Theme Contests"
  5. Mentoring Program
  6. Technical Support
  7. Cellphones Welcome
  8. Facebook Group Page
  9. Instagram Page
  10. Affordable Dues ($25/yr)
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