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Pittsburgh Street Photography Meetup

Spend Friday night exploring and doing street photography in downtown Pittsburgh with pro photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Pittsburgh Photographers July Coffee Meetup

Are you a professional or aspiring photographer in Pittsburgh? Please join us for this monthly coffee meetup to network and talk shop.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park at the July nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Pittsburgh Street Photography Meetup

Avoid bad luck by signing up for the Pittsburgh Street Photography Meetup on Friday June 13th and explore downtown Pittsburgh with us!
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Pittsburgh Photographers June Coffee Meetup

Are you a local photographer or aspiring photographer? Join us at the Pittsburgh Photographers June Coffee Meetup at Marguaux in East Liberty
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Backyard Bird Photography Workshop

Join my Backyard Bird Photography Workshop at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden June 15th to learn about and photograph birds with wildlife photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey, in Frick Park at my free monthly nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup – May 2025

Are you a professional or aspiring photographer in Pittsburgh? Please join us for this monthly coffee meetup to network and talk shop.
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May 2025 Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup

Join Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park for his free monthly nature photography meetup, all ages and skill levels welcome!
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Moon and Moonlight Photography

Learn how to take photos of the moon and of the moonlight landscape with me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup – April 2025 – Evening Edition

Are you a professional or aspiring photographer in Pittsburgh? Please join us for this monthly coffee meetup (evening edition) to network and talk shop.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – April 2025

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park for the April 2025 edition of my monthly nature photography meetup.
Read articles that mention Pittsburgh from me, pro photographer and teacher Don Orkoskey, of WDO Photography. You can read all of my articles on this topic and much more on my blog.I’ve been photographing events and people around Pittsburgh for more than 25 years. I’m a Pittsburgh photographer through-and-through. My commercialeventportrait, and family photography work is loved and well respected. I would love to meet you and talk about how you want the world to see you. Your portrait is an important part of how people get to know you before you ever meet. From social media profile photos to your website or even billboards advertising your business, you need a portrait that tells the story of you.See examples of my work here.I’m the owner of WDO Photography, professional photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey. I love teaching and have done so for more than 15 years. If you are looking for a formal photography class either in person or online please see my full list of classes. I also happily offer private photography lessons and online classes. Please enjoy these photography guides as a way to help you improve your photography skills either before or after taking a class from me.Since 2007 I’ve taught people just like you how to create photos you love. From learning how your camera works to advanced lighting or editing techniques, if you want to learn photography then you’re in the right place. I teach classes to all ages from kids and teens to adults. Let me help you improve your photography. When it comes to improving your photography trust me to help you been more confident, less frustrated, and to see results that you’ll love!See a full list of current photography classes here.Contact me today to discuss any questions or to find out more about my classes.
Thank you for reading the Pittsburgh Photography Blog by me, Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography! If you want more great stuff check out my other website Orkoskey.com or my social profiles at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.