Welcome to the Treasure Coast Photography Center (TCPC) — a vibrant community for photographers of all experience levels. Whether you’re capturing moments on your phone, refining your technique as an advanced amateur, or expanding your professional portfolio, TCPC offers engaging opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.

Each month, we host a variety of events designed to inspire creativity and strengthen photographic skills, including:

• Workshops — immersive, hands-on sessions focused on mastering camera techniques, understanding light, and developing creative vision through guided instruction and feedback.

• Photo Shoots — dynamic, fast-paced events featuring models, sets, or themed environments that encourage experimentation and portfolio building.

• Photo Treks — guided, instructional field experiences that combine pre-event learning with on-location mentorship. Each trek includes a briefing or mini-lesson before departure and in-the-field guidance from an experienced mentor to help participants apply techniques in real time.

• Field Trips — informal group outings to photogenic destinations designed to encourage exploration, practice, and camaraderie among members.

• Contests — opportunities for photographers to showcase their work, gain recognition, and challenge their creative growth.

• Discussion Groups — interactive sessions where members share ideas, exchange feedback, and learn from one another’s experiences.

• Community Outreach Projects — initiatives that allow members to use their photography skills to give back and make a meaningful community impact.

All Workshops, Photo Treks, Photo Shoots, and Contests are fee-based events. Please visit the event’s webpage for the latest details on topics, schedules, pricing, and registration.

TCPC Event Content Ratings

To help participants choose events that match their comfort and interests, all TCPC events are assigned a content rating similar to movie ratings. These ratings indicate the type of imagery, themes, or discussions that may occur during workshops, photo treks, or photo shoots.

GA – General Audiences

Suitable for all ages.
No content should offend. No violence, language, or nudity.
Events in this category may include:

• Animated action – cartoon-style or non-realistic depictions of movement or mild peril

• Fantasy – magic, mythical scenes, or imaginative environments

• Mild peril – slightly tense or suspenseful situations without real danger

• Comedic violence – slapstick or exaggerated cartoon harm

PG – Parental Guidance

Some material may not be suitable for all ages.
May include imagery of mild violence or brief suggestive content.
Possible descriptors:

• Violence – general acts of conflict or harm without gore

• Animated action or fantasy elements

• Mild peril or frightening but non-intense scenes

• Sexual content – brief or implied intimacy

• Alcohol use or smoking shown incidentally

PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

May include moderate violence, sexual content, or intense themes.
Events in this category may include:

• Violence & Intensity

  • Violence or combat scenes

  • Disturbing images or war violence

• Sexual Content

  • Moderate intimacy or partial nudity

• Substance Use

  • Alcohol or drug use depicted or discussed

• Themes & Tone

  • Mature themes such as loss, trauma, or emotional distress

  • Frightening or suspenseful moments

  • References to suicide or self-harm

  • Gambling or depictions of betting

R – Restricted

Intended for adult audiences.
Contains strong or explicit content. Participants under 17 should attend only with parent or guardian consent.
Possible descriptors:

• Violence & Intensity

  • Strong, bloody violence or graphic injury detail

  • Disturbing or war-related imagery

• Sexual Content

  • Explicit sexual content or prolonged nudity

  • Sexual violence or assault themes

• Substance Use

  • Depictions or discussions of drug use, heavy alcohol use, or smoking

• Themes & Tone

  • Mature or disturbing themes including trauma, abuse, death, or discrimination

  • Suicide or self-harm content

  • Racial discrimination or hate-based content

  • Gambling as a major subject

How Ratings Are Displayed

Each event listing includes a rating code followed by one or more content descriptors, for example:

• PG-13 – Violence & Intensity

• R – Sexual Content & Substance Use

• PG – Mild Peril & Fantasy

These help members understand the tone and subject matter of each event before participating.

Join us at our studio at 1109 Soltman Ave, Fort Pierce, on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM for our monthly meeting. Whether you’re looking to enhance your technical skills, explore new creative directions, or simply connect with others who share your passion, TCPC is the place for you.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!