Piedmont Park Nature & Wildlife Photography Meetup

Explore Piedmont Park: Free Monthly Nature Photography Walk

Discover the wild side of Atlanta right in the heart of Midtown! From sweeping views of Lake Clara Meer to micro-details on native plants and fungi, Piedmont Park is packed with nature waiting to be photographed.

Whether you are holding a smartphone, a film camera, or professional gear, this free meetup is open to everyone! No experience is required. Join me, professional photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography Atlanta to connect with fellow nature lovers, pick up photography tips, and explore our local ecosystem together.

Meeting Details

• Time: Promptly at 9:00 AM (Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start together on time).
• Location: Dockside Visitors Center (12th Street Park Entrance).
• Finding the Group: Meet on the path directly in front of the building (street side). If your GPS acts up, navigate to the 12th Street entrance and walk in from the street. We will be right where the path splits around the Visitor’s Center. Look for people with cameras gathered near the path!
• Running late? If you arrive after 9:00 AM, check behind the Visitor’s Center near the dock. If you’re really late try to find us on the path going around the lake.

What to Expect

Wander around Lake Clara Meer and down to Clear Creek capturing birds, insects, plant life, and urban wildlife. Recent walks have spotted Great Blue Herons, Barred Owls in the Wetlands, and vibrant songbirds near the BeltLine.

About Your Host

I’m Don Orkoskey, owner of WDO Photography. While I work professionally as an commercial, event, and headshot photographer in Atlanta, nature and wildlife photography is my passion project.

I started these walks in 2021 to bring people together safely outdoors during the pandemic, and they remain one of my favorite ways to share tips, build community, and celebrate Atlanta’s urban canopy.

TLDR Quick Facts:

• Cost: Free (donations greatly appreciated)
• Skill Level: All levels welcome (from absolute beginners to working pros)
• Equipment: Bring whatever you shoot with (smartphones, DSLRs, mirrorless, film)
• When: Begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Arrive early to get settled!

Come shoot, learn new photography techniques, and enjoy Atlanta’s incredible green spaces with great company!