Master Class

Studio Lighting Masterclass

Presented by the Treasure Coast Photography Center

Offered 1st Quarter 2026

Get ready to take your studio work to the next level!
The Studio Lighting Masterclass is the first in a new series of professional-level Masterclasses that TCPC will launch throughout the 2026 calendar year — each designed to deepen your skills, challenge your creativity, and elevate your photographic vision.

This inaugural Masterclass, offered in First Quarter of 2026, will immerse participants in the art and technique of working with studio lighting — from continuous and strobe setups to shaping light with precision and style. You’ll learn through a mix of instruction, independent studio assignments, and group critiques that build real-world confidence behind the camera.

📅 Check back soon for instructor details and registration dates.
Seats will be limited — and this one’s going to fill fast!

Studio Lighting Masterclass

Better Communication Through Images

Presented by the Treasure Coast Photography Center

Format: 3 instructional sessions + 2 independent studio assignments
Duration: 3 weeks (1 session per week + independent studio work)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Location: TCPC Studio, Fort Pierce
Fee: $98
Class Size: Maximum 10 students (ideal 8)

About the Course

Launch your creative potential in the studio! This hands-on Masterclass introduces a complete approach to professional lighting — perfect for photographers ready to move beyond ambient light and into full control of their lighting environment.

Over three in-depth sessions, participants will explore continuous and strobe lighting, lighting ratios, modifiers, metering, portrait setups, and live model sessions. Each instructional block includes group critique and guided feedback, helping participants grow their technical mastery and artistic vision.

Learning Structure

Session 1: Foundations of Studio Lighting

  • Understanding light quality and direction
  • Main, fill, and background lighting setups
  • Building your first lighting set using continuous lights
  • Assignment 1: Create and photograph your own three-light setup at the TCPC Studio

Session 2: Lighting with Strobes & Modifiers

  • Working with strobes, softboxes, umbrellas, and grids
  • Lighting ratios, metering, and exposure balance
  • Group Critique: Review and discuss Assignment 1 images
  • Assignment 2: Develop a portrait using advanced strobe setups

Session 3: Live Model Studio Session + Critique

  • Group Critique: Review Assignment 2 portraits
  • Live studio shoot with professional model
  • Advanced lighting control and creative problem solving

About TCPC Masterclasses

This is the first in a new series of TCPC Masterclasses — advanced, multi-session courses designed to deepen technical skill and creative vision. Each masterclass combines instruction, guided assignments, and collaborative critique in a supportive, professional environment.