I'm professional photographer Don Orkoskey, and I'm teaching an in-person teen class called the: Future Photographer's Bootcamp at the amazingly beautiful Pittsburgh Botanic Garden on Tuesday Aug. 17th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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About Don Orkoskey
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!
PA Clearances
As this is a class for teens I have renewed my PA clearances to work with children and teens as of July 10th 2021. A copy of these will be provided by request to any parent wishing to verify them before signing their children up. It's of the upmost importance for me and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden that you and your children feel and are safe. Both of my clear child abuse history and criminal background check clearances are available for your review.
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