Nature photographers in Frick Park Join me, Don Orkoskey, for an in-person Beginner's Photography Course titled: Picture Perfect: A Beginner's Photography Course at the amazingly beautiful Pittsburgh Botanic Garden starting at 3:30 pm on Wednesday July 28th.

I will teach you everything you need to know to improve your skills as a photographer. Learn how your camera works, how to control exposure, how to compose photos, edit pictures, and tell incredible stories with your new photography skills.

If you are frustrated with your camera and want to take better photos this is the perfect class for you. Read more about the class and click the link below to register.

Event Details

Don Orkoskey Photography Teacher This 4-week beginner’s photography class is the perfect opportunity to learn how to use your camera to create incredible images that you will love showing off! Join professional photographer and teacher, Don Orkoskey, as he covers technical aspects of photography including exposure, camera settings and focus, as well as how to compose more interesting photos of your favorite subjects by understanding framing, composition, and design. You will spend time in the classroom as well as practical time taking photos in the beautiful gardens and stunning woodlands of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.

Course Dates & Times:

Wednesdays | July 28, August 11, 18 & 25

3:30 – 6:30 pm

(No class August 4)

Program Fee:

$150 Member | $200 Nonmember

Program fee includes all 4 classes, sessions not sold individually.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Members: To receive your discount, make sure that you have registered for our website. Then Sign In (located in the upper right-hand corner) so that you receive your Membership discount when you check out.

About Don Orkoskey

Thank you for visiting, I hope you will sign up and take my class. You can read more about the classes I offer on the Classes page.

I'm a full time professional photographer. I've owned my own business for nearly 15 years and have worked as a professional photographer for more than 20. I have taught photography for nearly 15 years and teach classes in partnership with a number of amazing organizations including Phipps Conservatory and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. I teach classes for both adults and children and lead a free nature photography walk each week.

When I'm not working I spend a lot of time with my wonderful and amazing wife Zhanna and our adventurous shelter cat Glasha who loves to travel with us and watches birds from our windows when we're not traveling.

I'm also an advocate for a number of causes that are near and dear to me. To learn more about my advocacy and the things I care about visit the About page.

I can't wait to meet you and share my knowledge about photography with you!