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.