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Learn to Master Studio Lighting inside and outside. Join this 4 hour workshop lead by me, professional photographer Don Orkoskey. Master Studio Lighting Join me for this exciting hands-on workshop. Master studio lighting techniques. Learn to control light. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this event will enhance your understanding of studio lighting. Too, you’ll learn to use equipment effectively. If you’re a natural light photographer, are frustrated by flash, or you just want to better control light in your pictures this workshop is for you. Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Location: 7120 Harrison Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 In this immersive class, you’ll learn how to manipulate studio lights just like successful professional studio portrait photographers do. Too, Don will guide you through the science of lighting, explain key, fill, and accent lighting, and introduce you to the tools you need to make your photos pop! Discover how to transform your images when you take control of the light. Sign up for this practical hands-on workshop and you’ll gain confidence in managing lighting so you will always capture the perfect shot. As an added bonus, Don will teach you how to

Join the fun in Frick Park July 23rd. Enjoy WDO Photography’s monthly nature photo meetup! July Nature Photography Meetup Don’t miss this month’s nature photography meetup in Frick Park near the Frick Environmental Center with professional photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography. This free, family friendly event, includes opportunities to see and photograph all types of wildlife from birds to butterflies and macro photography opportunities including flowers, insects, mushrooms and more. Everyone is welcome! Meet Don near the fountain by the Frick Environmental Center and find out about the incredible nature photography opportunities we have right here in Pittsburgh. All are welcome including families with kids, retirees, phone photographers, absolute beginner photographers, birders, fellow professional photographers, and everyone else. The meetup will last approx. 2 hours but we won’t venture too far from the starting point so you can easily leave at any time. Showing up on time is encouraged so that we can start on time and you’re able to find us. Depending on what everyone wants to photograph we may venture onto trails which could be steep or narrow. Those with mobility issues are welcome just please let Don know so he can avoid any areas that could

Downtown Street Photography Walk Explore downtown Pittsburgh with your camera, find interesting scenes and characters to photograph with pro photographer Don Orkoskey on his downtown street photography walk. Are you interested in street photography? Join professional photographer Don Orkoskey as he leads this free fun-filled walk around downtown Pittsburgh on July 7th. Learn the basics of street photography, explore the scenes and find yourself creating loads of incredible photos! Meet up with Don in Market Square (near the Starbucks) and walk around town for several hours photographing the people, places, and everything else that catches your photographer’s eye. Learn some interesting facts about the city and the culture of street photography.

Join this online photography 101 class. This is a drop-in beginner’s photography class. Show up every Wed or when you’re free. Learn the basics of photography from pro photographer Don Orkoskey. Do you love photography or want to learn but don’t know where to start? Join pro photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography on Wednesdays between June 14th and Aug 30th for an informal drop-in basic photography class. Photography 101 Don will teach you the technical and artistic sides of photography while answering any questions you have on how your camera works, how to compose great photos, adjust your brightness and exposure, choose the right zoom level or other camera settings and so much more. Register online through Eventbrite. Each week in this online Photography 101 will cover the basics but there will always be something new to learn. Buying a single ticket allows you to access the class every week as well as a Google Classroom link full of great information to help you grow and keep developing as a photographer. Check out a full list of current photography classes near Pittsburgh and beyond taught by Don Orkoskey. Also, sign up for Don’s monthly newsletter full

Capture captivating beauty at the June Nature Photography Meetup in Frick Park Join us June 18th and capture captivating beauty at the June Nature Photo Meetup in Frick Park. This event is open to everyone no matter where you are in your photography journey. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring everything from your cell phone to a professional camera. If you’re in or around Pittsburgh and you’re interested in nature photography join us for this fun and exciting nature photo excursion. Everyone is welcome because nature and nature photography is for everyone! When: April 18th at 9:30 AM Where: Frick Park near the Frick Environmental Center off of Beechwood Blvd. (google map) Who: You and a bunch of other great people who love nature and nature photography! Leader: I’m Don Orkoskey, a professional photographer and photography teacher. I lead these monthly nature photo meet ups and teach photography classes near Pittsburgh at a variety of locations. I’ve been an event and portrait photographer for more than 20 years. For over 15 years I’ve taught photography. I’m passionate about nature photography, macro photography, fine art photography, and telling stories with photography. More Info: These photo meet ups are great

Discover the Marvelous World of Macro Photography. This 4 week class is lead by pro photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography. Do you love detailed nature photos? Are you interested in macro photography? Then join pro photographer Don Orkoskey June 25th through July 16th. This fun 4 week in person macro photography class will take place 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. 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 Photography Classes Near Pittsburgh The Marvelous world of macro photography is one of many classes lead by pro photographer Don Orkoskey. Click here for a full list of current photography classes near Pittsburgh. If you have any questions please contact Don. Also, be sure to sign up for

The Best Free Nature Photography Walk In Pittsburgh Join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey on March 26th at 9:30 am in Frick Park for the best free nature photography walk in Pittsburgh! Join the fun in Frick Park with me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography at my free monthly nature photography walk on March 26th at 9:30 AM. This event is open to everyone regardless of age, skill level, or ability. Come photograph flowers, birds, insects, or anything else that catches your eye. You’ll find an unbelievable amount of stuff to capture on this walk! Register at Eventbrite. Meet Your Host I’m full time professional event and portrait photographer Don Orkoskey. Since 2007 I’ve owned WDO Photography. Additionally, I teach photography in partnership with a number of amazing organizations in and around Pittsburgh 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 to help you learn photography.

Pittsburgh Nature Photography Walk – Feb 2023 Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park on Feb. 26th for my Pittsburgh Nature Photography Walk – Feb 2023. Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey on Feb. 26th for his free monthly nature photography walk. This month we’ll be held in Frick Park near the Frick Environmental Center. February is an amazing time of year for nature photography. Pittsburgh may still be cold on the 26th of February (but who really knows). As it could be snowy we have the potential to see all sorts of wildlife in the snow. Even if we don’t have snow on the ground this will be a great time for all levels of nature photographers near Pittsburgh. Come photograph birds, small mammals or macro photographs of the first flowers of Spring. Everyone is welcome, from absolute beginners to serious pros. Nature Photography Walk Details Cost: FREE $0.00 When: 9:30 am on Feb. 26st 2023 Where: Frick Park, near the Frick Environmental Center Who: Everyone is welcome! All ages, all skill levels, no matter what type of camera system you have you’re encouraged to join us. I’m a professional photographer and photography teacher. While this isn’t a formal

THE REMARKABLE WORLD OF MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Join pro photographer Don Orkoskey at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for this incredible macro photography class starting Jan 12th Discover the remarkable world of macro photography! Grow your skills in photography and abilities in this 4-week series of in-person photography classes. Join me, professional photographer and teacher Don Orkoskey as I peel back the layers of this fascinating subject. Learn to find, focus, and expose photos of the tiniest details while exploring the tools you can use to make the minute look massive. Participants will also learn to master the means of post-production tricks that professionals use to add depth, clarity and impact to their photos. This series is open to beginners and curious photographers of any skill level, all you need is an interest in macro photography! THE REMARKABLE WORLD OF MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS DETAILS The Remarkable World of Macro Photography Class will start on Thursday Jan. 12th and run every Thursday for 4 weeks. Classes are held at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden from Noon until 3 PM and will feature classroom and practical time. This class is open to all students from beginner to advanced. Where: The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography on his free monthly nature photo adventure through the incredible Frick Park Join the great Pittsburgh nature photography adventure Sept. 24th at 9:30 am in Frick Park. Experience the magic and wonders of nature that abound right here in our own city. September is a wonderful time for nature photography in Pittsburgh. There are still some late blooming flowers but many have gone to seed bringing both insects and birds to the meadows. Deer and other mammals are readying themselves for winter and the sun’s lower angle in the sky means we’ll have wonderful light to photograph in (rain or shine). Everyone is welcome to join to the great Pittsburgh nature photography adventure. This is an all ages, all skill levels walk around Frick Park lasting approx. two hours. Participants are welcome to leave at any time or stay later and continue to photograph long after 11:30. The pace and terrain will be set by both those who attend (and their level of ability) and by the subjects we find to photograph. Some walks don’t leave the meadow area, some venture far and wide. To find out more visit WDOphoto.com and be

Learn how to create more striking photos with your phone in pro photographer Don Orkoskey’s Smarter Phone Photography Class on Sept. 11th Join pro photographer Don Orkoskey for his informative and fun smart phone photography class at 1 pm on Sunday, Sept. 11th. Learn how to create the photos that you want to make, how to get the most out of your camera, the features that make your phone an ideal camera, and feel more confident and comfortable as a phone photographer. You’ll learn exposure, composition, editing techniques, what extra’s to invest in, and how to capture what you see in real life in your camera. This class is divided into two sections. The first section is classroom time where Don will teach you everything you need to know to take incredible photos and host a discussion with you where you can ask any questions about phone photography. The second section will be practical time. Don will lead you into the beautiful gardens at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and will help you practice what you’ve just learned so you retain it better and can ask any questions. You must register for this class on the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s website! Tickets

July 24th Nature Photography Walk Join me, pro-photographer Don Orkoskey at my FREE July 24th Nature Photography Walk through Frick Park. Join me, pro-photographer Don Orkoskey, at the July 24th Nature Photography Walk, my monthly photography walk through Frick Park. This is an all ages, all skill level FREE walk and everyone is welcome regardless of photographic or nature knowledge. Come out, have fun, learn a few things, take some photos of the incredible and abundant wildlife, flowers, and so much more that fill Frick Park. Come see and photograph, birds, mammals, flowers, insects, landscapes and more on Sunday July 24th at 9:30 am in Frick Park. I can’t wait to see you! See all of my events and register to join at Eventbrite. About Your Host I’m full time professional event and portrait photographer Don Orkoskey. Since 2007 I’ve owned WDO Photography. Additionally, I teach photography in partnership with a number of amazing organizations in and around Pittsburgh 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