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Learn Smarter Phone Photography

Join me Nov 7th or Nov 12th at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to learn smarter phone photography!
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Walk

Join me every Saturday at 9:30 AM for my Pittsburgh Nature Photography Walk. We meet at the fountain by the Frick Environmental Center near the meadow. I’ve been conducting these walks since March of 2021 and inviting anyone who wants to join me. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, what type of equipment you have, or how skilled as a photographer you are. The Pittsburgh Nature Photography Walk is for everyone!
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Digital Photography at Phipps

Professional photographer Don Orkoskey is teaching an introduction to digital photography at Phipps Conservatory this fall.
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Fall Phone Photography at Phipps

Fall Phone Photography at Phipps taught by professional photographer Don Orkoskey at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, PA
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Smarter Phone Photography Class

Love taking cellphone pictures? Want to learn to take better photos? Join photographer and teacher Don Orkoskey for Smarter Phone Photography.
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Beginner’s Photography Course

Sign up for this 4 week In-person beginner’s photography course from professional photographer Don Orkoskey at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
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Intro to Smartphone Photography

Sign up for WDO Photography’s Intro to Smartphone Photography class hosted virtual through Phipps on Jan 14th at 6:30 pm.
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Better Phone Photography

This is a companion article focused on the items we discuss in class. The goal of this article and the Better Phone Photography workshop.
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Digital Camera Buying Guide

Here is my digital camera buying guide, a companion to my digital buying guide class. With this guide you can navigate the confusing process of selecting and buying a new digital camera.
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2020 Online Photography Classes

WDO Photography is proud to announce our new online photography classes starting in summer of 2020
Read more about recent photography classes I've taught near Pittsburgh and online in these articles. This category contains posts about classes that were taught in the past. See a full list of current photography classes here. I'm the owner of WDO Photography, professional photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey. I teach in person classes in and around Pittsburgh, PA. 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 within 30 miles of Pittsburgh and online classes for people around the world.I’ve been photographing events and people around Pittsburgh for more than 25 years. I’m a Pittsburgh photographer through-and-through. My commercialeventportrait, and family photography work is loved and well respected. I would love to meet you and talk about how you want the world to see you. Your portrait is an important part of how people get to know you before you ever meet. From social media profile photos to your website or even billboards advertising your business, you need a portrait that tells the story of you.When it comes to learning 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. Even if you're not in Pittsburgh, I'm happy to help you get unstuck or figure out what you're having an issue with.
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