photography classes Articles

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 his monthly Nature Photography Meetup

Did you buy a camera but find yourself frustrated with it? Learn how to use your camera in this interactive and supportive camera class.

Abstract Nature Photography Workshop Join me at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden on July 23rd for my celebrated Abstract Nature Photography Workshop! Make magical photos in a beautiful garden setting. I’m, Pittsburgh nature photographer and photography teacher, Don Orkoskey. Don’t miss this incredibly fun experimental abstract nature photography workshop! Come use your camera like never before. If you’re feeling limited or like you’re playing it safe with your photography, then this workshop will set you free. On the other hand, maybe you’re interested in photography – or nature photography specifically – but aren’t sure where to start. In either case, this workshop will break the mold and provide a unique foundation for innovative nature photography. All experience levels are welcome. For this class, you need to bring a camera (you too, phone photographers), and are encouraged to bring any filters you may have – especially special effect filters (prism, Black mist, etc.), small mirrors or other ‘obstructions’ which can be used to add to the image. PBG Members $60  |  Nonmembers $75 About the Instructor Don Orkoskey is a professional photographer and teacher based in Pittsburgh, PA. Don has been featured in numerous photography exhibitions and continues to capture magic for clients through his

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

Do you love nature and/or nature photography? Join me, professional nature photographer Don Orkoskey for my free monthly nature photography meetup in Pittsburgh’s beautiful Frick Park! Join me, professional nature photographer Don Orkoskey, for my exciting, fun, and unpredictable monthly nature photography meetup.

NOTICE: DATE CHANGED FROM APRIL UNTIL MAY Learn how to create powerful landscape photos at the Spring Landscape Photography Workshop by WDO Photography Learn to create incredible landscape photographs at the Spring Landscape Photography Workshop from me, nature photographer Don Orkoskey. This two day workshop will include an easy to follow information session on Saturday May 25th followed by an outdoor, hands-on, landscape photography session at one of the Pittsburgh area’s best landscape locations on Sunday the 26th. Participants are also invited to join a private online group via Google Classroom which will feature downloadable of all learning materials and the opportunity to share their photos with other students. This is a once-a-year event, don’t miss your chance to join my Spring Landscape Photography Workshop!   Landscape Photography Workshop Details When: May 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and May. 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Where: WDO Studios 7120 Harrison Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Is this class for me: Everyone interested in landscape photography is welcome. It is advisable to have either a DSLR or Mirrorless camera and a tripod but phone photographers are also welcome. This class is open to beginners but experienced photographers won’t be disappointed as

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

ATTENTION!!! Due to the Great Race the location has been changed to the lower Frick Park Parking Lot. Directions: take S. Braddock Ave to Regent Square and turn at the red light on Hutchinson, (turn away from/opposite the GetGo on Hutchinson). At Lancaster Ave turn right onto Frick Ln and drive down to the parking lot. If you need an address to put into GPS use 1045 Lancaster Ave. as the parking lot doesn’t have an address. 1045 is the house on the corner. When you’ve arrived that house will be on your right, turn onto Frick Ln (unmarked, but there is a wooden sign saying Frick Park opposite 1045 Lancaster) and follow that road down to the parking lot. Join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey, for my free monthly Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup September 24th in Frick Park. Watch and photograph your way through the wilds of Frick Park with me as your guide. This time of year is fabulous for birding, macro photography, photographing flowers and so much more! Join me on the 24th to explore the amazing nature right here in our own Frick Park. Everyone is welcome from pro photographers to nature enthusiasts with phones or

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.