Don Orkoskey Pittsburgh Photography Articles

I'm full time professional event and headshot photographer Don Orkoskey. Since 2007 I've owned WDO Photography. Additionally, I teach photography in partnership with a number of amazing organizations as well as offering my own group photography classes and individual photography lessons. I teach classes for both adults and children and lead free nature photography meetups each month. I also write a monthly newsletter full of great information and maintain a list of free photography resources and have a YouTube channel to help you learn photography.
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What Happens When Photographers Embrace The Rain: Magic

What happens when photographers embrace the rain? Magic happens. From wildlife to portraits, rain is often avoided but it shouldn’t be.
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Photography Smoke Bombs vs Smoke Machines

Smoke bombs vs fog machines for photography—discover which creates better effects, how to use them, and tips for epic smoke-filled photoshoots.
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Night Photography Hack: Create Unbelievably Better Low Light Photos

These night photography hacks to create vibrant photos after dark. Learn how to master long exposures and capture amazing low light scenes.
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Beginner Lightroom Tips You Need To Know For Immediately Better Photos

Learn essential Beginner Lightroom tips & instantly improve your photos. This guide will help you get pro results with ease.
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Improve Focus In Your Photos Surprisingly Fast

Improve focus in your photos surprisingly fast with these easy to follow tips from Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography.
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The Best DSLR For Wildlife Photography: The Nikon D850

Despite having been released back in 2017, the Nikon D850 is still the best DSLR for wildlife photography in 2025.
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Outstanding Bird Photography At This Spectacular Former Country Club

You need to see Churchill Valley Greenway, a reclaimed nature preserve that’s become a birding hotspot in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs.
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Get The Best Professional Headshots Near Chattanooga

You deserve the best looking professional headshots and the best headshot photographer near Chattanooga is WDO Photography.
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Get The Best Professional Headshots Near Georgia Tech

You deserve the best looking professional headshots and the best headshot photographer near Georgia Tech is WDO Photography.
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Get The Best Professional Headshots Near Chattahoochee Plantation

You deserve the best looking professional headshots and the best headshot photographer near Chattahoochee Plantation is WDO Photography.
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The Best Commercial Videography To generate excitement and Deliver a higher ROI

Your business needs the best commercial videography and WDO Photography delivers a higher ROI that views turn into sales.
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The Best Catalog and E-Commerce Photography To inform customers about your products and Deliver wider reach

Your business needs the best catalog and e-commerce photography and WDO Photography delivers wider reach that increased sales, not just increased views.
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