February 28 - St. Lucie County Fair Workshop
Join Treasure Coast Photography Center for an immersive, multi-event photographic experience inside the fairgrounds. This is not just a meet-up—it’s a guided workshop with three mentors positioned at three distinctly different shooting environments.
We begin with Mobile Arts Glassblowing, capturing fire, heat, gesture, and glowing color as artisans shape molten glass. From there, we transition to the Rodeo (7:00–9:00 PM) for high-action sports photography under arena lighting. At 9:15 PM, we move to the live concert featuring Dylan Gerard — Nashville-based country singer-songwriter and former contestant on The Voice (Team Adam). We’ll finish the evening on the midway, photographing motion, neon, and long-exposure light trails.
This workshop is about learning to adapt your settings, anticipate action, and create with intention across dramatically different lighting and motion environments.
Your Mentors On-Site
Charlie Hutchins – President, Treasure Coast Photography Center
Kathy Graham – Director of Member Relations
John Furlong – Director, From The Heart Juried Photo Exhibition
Each mentor will guide participants through technical decisions including:
Shutter speed for action vs. motion blur
ISO management in low light
Autofocus modes for unpredictable subjects
Composition in chaotic environments
Storytelling from a fixed location
Evening Schedule
4:00 PM – Meet at Main Entrance Gate
4:30 PM – Mobile Arts Glassblowing
7:00–9:00 PM – Rodeo
9:15 PM – Live Concert (Dylan Gerard)
After Concert – Midway Lights & Motion Photography
This is a rare opportunity to photograph:
Fire and artisans at work
Fast-paced rodeo action
Live country music performance
Carnival lights and motion after dark
All in one guided experience.
Who This Is For
Photographers of all levels who want real-world experience in:
Action photography
Event coverage
Low-light shooting
Creative motion techniques
Bring versatile lenses, fully charged batteries, and be ready to move.