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Join the Macro Videography class at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden with me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography.

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography for the July edition of his monthly nature photography meetup in Frick Park. Create incredible photos of nature with me, Pittsburgh photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography. Join me for my monthly nature photo meetup in Pittsburgh’s incredible Frick Park. This urban park is home to an abundance of animals, plants, fungi, and more. It’s impossible to not create a bunch of amazing nature photos at these meetups!   ABOUT THE NATURE PHOTO MEETUP This and all of my events are open to everyone regardless of skill level, age, or type of equipment. In addition, those with mobility issues are always welcome as there are lots of opportunities here to see nature from level, paved areas. In fact, the Parks Conservatory are in the process of constructing a new, fully accessible area which will make the park even more welcoming. Speaking of welcoming, everyone is welcome at these and all of my meetups, workshops, classes and tours. The only thing not welcome is hate.   WHAT YOU MAY SEE While nature is unpredictable I can promise that you’ll see a variety of birds and wildflowers. Additionally, we often see

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey for my monthly nature photography meetup in Frick Park

Join me on June 18th at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for my Backyard Bird Photography Workshop. Have you ever wanted to capture the beauty of the birds in your own backyard? Then join me, professional photographer, Don Orkoskey, for an introduction to bird photography. This workshop will focus on how to create or find areas that attract bird. Plus, how to set up a blind or otherwise disguise oneself so that birds feel comfortable coming close. Additionally, we’ll discuss lens choices and exposure settings for bird photography. Finally, we’ll discuss what NOT to do (i.e. teach birds to eat out of your hand). If you’re a birder, are interested in birding, or enjoy bird photography you’ll want to sign up today! Classroom discussion will be followed by photographing the many attractive birds found at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Please bring a camera with a telephoto lens (200mm or longer), a tripod or monopod, a small notebook or larger hardbound notebook and writing utensil. Members $60  |  Nonmembers $75 Program suitable for adults and children age 16 years or older. About Your Host Don Orkoskey is a professional nature and commercial photographer as well as a photography teacher. He has over 15 years of photography teaching

Join Northern Exposure: Winter Landscape Photography Workshop with professional nature and wildlife photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography

December Nature Photo Meetup Capture winter’s magic at my December Nature Photo Meetup, a captivating installment in my series of free monthly nature photo meetups. Join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey along with other nature photographers, nature lovers, and photography enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels at the December edition of my monthly free nature photography meetups in Frick Park. It doesn’t matter how well you understand your camera, everyone, from absolute beginners, to seasoned pros are welcome. Come photograph the incredible nature right here in our amazing city park. Create breathtaking landscapes, intricate macro photos, and chase the wildlife to make some truly awesome bird and mammal photos. This event is open to everyone, it’s a fun, relaxing few hours where you can enjoy nature, meet some cool folks, ask a few photography or nature questions, and have a small break in the middle of the holiday madness. Reserve your tickets for the December Nature Photo meetup on Eventbrite or read more about the event on the blog. Have questions? Contact me!  

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

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

North Park Wildlife Nature Photography Adventure Join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography at the Gold Star Shelter for my North Park wildlife nature photography adventure for January! This is part of my monthly nature photography walk series I lead for free around Pittsburgh. As always this is an all ages, all skill levels walk. As it is January please make sure to pay attention to the weather and dress appropriately. Additionally we’ll likely see birds and other small wildlife that can be hard to photograph without a telephoto lens. That doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t join us if you don’t have a telephoto lens, everyone is welcome! I’m professional photographer Don Orkoskey, owner of WDO Photography. Join me as I lead this wildlife nature photography adventure on Sunday Jan 29th at 9:30 am. More About Our Location At this location in North Park there are often a lot of birds which winter-over that we can see and photograph. There are also often small mammals such as squirrels. We’ll be next to the lake and depending on the weather we may see ice fishing or possibly kayaking if the temperature keeps being as unpredictable as it has

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