Discover the Marvelous World of Macro Photography

Do you love detailed nature photos and are you interested in discovering the marvelous world of macro photography? Then join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey June 25th through July 16th for this 4 week in person macro photography class in Pittsburgh's Frick Park.

Discover the hidden beauty in everyday objects, Appreciate the intricate details that most people overlook.

Each week I'll teach you the building blocks of macro photography from exposure and focus to composition and design. Plus we'll delve into editing macro photos and learn to tell amazing stories about the marvelous world of macro photography through our pictures.

the marvelous world of macro photography

Sign up today for the marvelous world of macro photography and learn how to find, photograph, and edit incredible photos of the natural world.

Macro Photography Class Details

Spend your Sunday evenings with me in the amazing fields and meadows of Frick Park.

Dates: June 25th - July 16th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Frick Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: $150

More Information

Below you'll find a schedule of class activities and an outline of this wonderful class. Additionally, you can find out if this class is right for you below. Finally, learn what you need, about the locations, and what supplies you'll need.

Class Schedule

This is a 4 week class scheduled on Sunday evenings between 6 and 8pm. The class starts on Sunday June 25th and runs through July 16th.

Week 1 June 25th

Week 1 will focus on the technical side of macro photography. As a result we'll learn how to use our cameras and lenses. Too, we'll spend time in the field identifying subjects. Additionally, we'll learn not only how to find macro subjects but how to create properly exposed and focused photos.

Week 2 July 2nd

The focus of Week 2 is the art of macro photography. Because we learned how to take technically good photos in week 1 we can turn our attention to making beautiful photos with what we'll learn in week 2.

Week 3 July 9th

In week 3 we'll learn how to see light and think like a photographer. It's not enough to find a subject and make a correct and well composed photo. We also need to understand light and how to use it. We'll discuss natural light and how to add light to your photos in many different ways.

Week 4 July 16th

Our final class, week 4, will be a wrap up and discussion of editing and post production techniques. We'll discuss how to use tools like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Is this Class for me?

Do you love nature and want to learn how to photograph small details? Then this class is for you. You don't have to have any prior classes or experience. This class is great for beginners, brand new to any type of photography as well as those who know what they're doing but want to learn new skills in the area of macro photography.

FAQ

I only have a phone is that okay? Absolutely, while there is more that you can do with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you can still do a lot with just your phone.

Do I need a macro lens or other specialized gear? Nope, you can create macro photos without a macro lens but you will need one or more pieces of equipment. Thankfully, there are really affordable tools out there. Contact me if you've got any questions on what to buy.

Is this an all ages class? Yes, all ages are welcome, minors will need a parent to take the class with them, contact me about pricing for these situations.

I'll need to miss one of the classes is that going to be problem? Ideally you'll want to attend all of the classes. However, if you know that you're going to miss a class please let me know. We'll be using Google Classroom to share our work. Additionally, I'll be posting materials there every week that feature information we've gone over in class.

What You'll Need For This Class

This class does require you to have a camera (phone photographers welcome). You will want to come to class each week with a notepad and pen or pencil. Additionally you may want to bring a tripod (not required), and a garden pad for kneeling is often helpful. Again, these are not required. That said, they make it easier to take macro photos.

Ready To Sign Up

Space is limited so sign up for the class today through the button below. The classes will take place in Frick Park with my studio in Swissvale as a backup (rain) solution.