Pittsburgh Photography Blog

Capture Winter’s Magic at The December Nature Photo Gathering
Capture winter’s magic at my December Nature Photo Meetup, a captivating installment in my series of free monthly nature photography meetups.

Best Lenses for Wildlife Photography
I’m pro nature photographer Don Orkoskey. If you’re looking for the best lenses for wildlife photography here’s my guide and recommendations.

The Urgent Need To Embrace Diversity and Inclusion in Ornithology
There is an urgent need to embrace diversity and inclusion in Ornithology. The American Society of Ornithology is taking that need seriously.

The Surprising Value of Camouflage, The Bird Photographer’s Secret
Discover the surprising value of camouflage for bird photography. Learn what gear to look for and what to avoid from WDO Photography.

Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – Oct 2023
Join me and others for the october Pittsburgh nature photography meetup, part of my monthly nature photography meetups held in Frick Park.

The Sigma 150-600; An Affordable Telephoto For Wildlife Photography
The Sigma 150-600; an affordable telephoto for wildlife photography and more. Read my review of this incredible lens.

The Best Most Versatile And Affordable Landscape Photography Tripods
To create your best nature or landscape photography then you need to own one of the best landscape photography tripods.

Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – Sept. 2023
Join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey at the Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup on Sunday Sept 24th at 9:30 am in Frick Park.

Aug Nature Photography Meetup
Explore and photograph the incredibly rich nature in Frick Park at the Aug Nature Photography Meetup with me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey.

Capture Captivating Beauty At The June Nature Photo Meetup
Capture Captivating Beauty At The June Nature Photo Meetup in Frick Park with me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography. All are welcome!

Join Pittsburgh’s Best Free Nature Photography Meetup – May 21st
Join Pittsburgh’s best free nature photography meetup May 21st in Frick Park near the Frick Environmental Center.

Join Pittsburgh’s Free April Nature Photography Adventure
Join Pittsburgh’s free April nature photography adventure with me, Pittsburgh nature photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography.
Read articles on Nature Photography from me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey, of WDO Photography. These articles touch on the subject of nature photography either showing off my skills as a professional photographer, talking about the wonderful opportunities to photograph nature in and around Pittsburgh, or offering advice on how to improve your skills as a nature photographer. There are also articles about photography classes near Pittsburgh and online that I teachSee a full list of current photography classes here.I’m the owner of WDO Photography, professional photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey. I love teaching and have done so for more than 15 years. If you are looking for a formal photography class either in person or online please see my full list of classes. I also happily offer private photography lessons and online classes.I’ve been photographing events and people around Pittsburgh for more than 25 years. I’m a Pittsburgh photographer through-and-through. My commercial, event, portrait, and family photography work is loved and well respected. Since 2007 I’ve taught people just like you how to create photos you love. From learning how your camera works to advanced lighting or editing techniques, if you want to learn photography then you’re in the right place. I teach classes to all ages from kids and teens to adults. Let me help you improve your photography.When it comes to improving your photography trust me to help you been more confident, less frustrated, and to see results that you’ll love! Contact me today to discuss any questions or to find out more about my classes.
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