William E. Wilmerding, American, 1858-1932 Pictorial photographer William Wilmerding was active in New York during the early 20th century. In 1896, he joined the newly formed Camera Club of New York and from 1899-1903 served as the club's treasurer as well as head of the smoker and dinner committees. He was also a member of the Photo-Secession; in 1908,