2026 Photo Shoots - Treasure Coast Photography Center

2026 Photo Shoots With Mark Smith

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Treasure Coast Photography Center — Photo Shoots

The Treasure Coast Photography Center photo shoots are immersive, hands-on experiences designed to challenge how you see, think, and photograph. Each shoot combines intentional set design, guided creative direction, and real-world problem solving—giving photographers the opportunity to explore narrative, technique, and visual storytelling in ways that go far beyond casual shooting.

To preserve safety, creative focus, and meaningful instructor interaction, participation is intentionally limited. Most photo shoots are capped at 12 photographers.

The 2026 Photo Shoots are evolving.
Be sure to check back often—this page will be updated regularly as new shoots are announced and registration opens.

Concepts in Art Photography: A Creative Photo Shoot Experience April 11 – 11AM – 2:30PM

Event Rating: PG
Location TCPC Studio

This is not just a photo shoot—it’s an immersive creative experience designed to challenge how you see, compose, and create.

Featuring model Cassidy in her 2026 debut appearance. This dynamic session brings together a curated collection of artistic concepts developed by Mark and Ernie over the past six years. Each set is thoughtfully designed to explore the intersection of concept, lighting, and storytelling.

What to Expect

This is a fast-paced, high-energy shoot featuring 12+ unique photo sets, each offering a different visual challenge and creative opportunity. You’ll work through a range of striking environments and effects, including:

Fire and water elements
Smoke and atmospheric effects
Creative and experimental lighting setups
Fantasy-inspired scenes
Historical and symbolic themes
Subtle, tasteful exploration of artistic expression

Each set is an opportunity to push your technical skills while engaging with strong visual concepts.

Why This Matters

This experience goes beyond simply taking photos. It’s about:

Understanding how concept drives composition
Seeing how simple lighting can create powerful results
Exploring the balance between complex set design and minimalism
Developing confidence in fast-changing shooting environments

You’ll leave with not only compelling images, but a deeper understanding of how to approach creative photography with intention.

Who Should Attend

This shoot is ideal for:

Semi-intermediate photographers ready to grow
Advanced photographers looking for creative inspiration

Participants should be comfortable working in manual or semi-manual camera modes.

What to Bring

Tripod (required)
Your camera and preferred lenses
A willingness to experiment
A great attitude—and be ready to have fun

This is a don’t-miss opportunity to step outside the ordinary and explore what’s possible when concept, creativity, and technique come together.

Learn with intention. Create with purpose.

Taken (Rated Strong R+)

Who this shoot is for:
Experienced photographers comfortable working with intense subject matter, dark themes, and emotionally charged visual storytelling.

Inspired by the intensity and realism of the film Taken, this emotionally demanding shoot confronts dark narrative themes involving abduction and loss of control. The experience begins in the studio and then moves on location, requiring photographers to adapt quickly as environments and conditions change. Working with a model, participants focus on tension, pacing, and visual storytelling under pressure. This is not a casual shoot—it is designed for photographers ready to push beyond comfort zones and create images with real psychological weight.

Vertical Photography (Rated PG-13)

Who this shoot is for:
Photographers who enjoy physical engagement, creative problem-solving, unconventional perspectives, and collaborative set design.

This long-awaited shoot challenges conventional perspective by placing photographers above the scene, shooting straight down onto two custom-built three-dimensional sets arranged on the ground. Participants must be physically able to climb an eight-foot ladder and move across a smooth overhead platform—this access is essential to making the images. Beyond photographing, participants collaborate in designing the sets and shaping the lighting. This is a rare opportunity to rethink space, depth, and composition in a completely new way.

Water (Rated PG-13)

Who this shoot is for:
Photographers drawn to dramatic lighting, motion, texture, and imaginative studio environments.

This visually rich shoot explores water as both a physical element and a storytelling tool. Using a shallow water containment system inside the studio, scenes may include bathtubs, rain effects, and imaginative concepts such as a mermaid setup. Working with a model, photographers focus on timing, reflections, texture, and mood. Water introduces unpredictability, making this shoot both challenging and rewarding for photographers who enjoy dynamic environments and visually striking results.

Leopard / Wildlife / Animal Shelter / Lunch (Rated GA)

Who this shoot is for:
Photographers who enjoy variety, storytelling across multiple locations, environmental portraiture, and candid human-animal interaction.

This multi-stage experience blends art, illusion, and community engagement into one unforgettable day. The shoot begins at the studio with behind-the-scenes access to a body-painting transformation, turning a model into an endangered leopard. From there, photographers move to a local park for environmental imagery, then continue to the Palm City Humane Shelter to photograph animals seeking adoption. The day concludes with a late lunch, documenting candid public interactions between people and our “leopard” in real-world settings—offering exceptional narrative range and visual variety.

Seasons (Rated PG-13)

Who this shoot is for:
Photographers who enjoy stylized sets, working with models, seasonal themes, and creating visually recognizable imagery.

This themed shoot celebrates holidays and seasonal imagery throughout the year, from Easter and the Fourth of July to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond. Featuring a model and carefully styled sets, the imagery leans toward a tasteful pin-up aesthetic while remaining grounded in seasonal storytelling. Photographers focus on posing, expression, and visual cues that instantly communicate time and mood—making this shoot both creatively enjoyable and practically useful.