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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

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.

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 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

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