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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

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

Pittsburgh’s Best Free Urban Wildlife Walk Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey for the best free urban wildlife walk on Nov. 19th in Schenley Plaza. Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you want to learn more about nature, wildlife, or even street photography? Make sure to join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey on Saturday Nov. 19th at Schenley Plaza in Oakland for this great free photography walk. We’ll meet at near the corner of Forbes and Bigelow Blvd. From there we’ll spend a few hours photographing everything from birds, squirrels, and street scenes as we find them.

Join pro photographer Don Orkoskey at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for his fun and informative beginner’s photography class. Professional photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey teaches you how to use your camera, create stunning photos, and to feel confident doing so. In this weekly class running from Sept 28th to Oct. 19th you’ll learn the following and more: Your camera’s buttons, functions, and features Exposure, focus, and other technical settings Composition, design principles, and the aesthetics of photography Each class will feature two sections. The first section will be classroom based. Don will present the lesson and you’ll have time to ask questions as well as to present and talk about your work as a group. The second section will be practical time. Don will take you into the amazing gardens and together you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice with Don’s assistance and guidance. Don will also invite you to a Google Classroom where you can discuss information with your classmates, download materials, and upload your homework. Register Now: You must visit the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s website to register via their event calendar. Bonus: As an added bonus you’ll be given e-books authored by Don covering the materials that