Photography Classes For Beginners

Private Photography Lessons

Become more comfortable, confident, and creative.

Give The Gift Of Photography Lessons

Does someone special in your life love photography but feel frustrated by their lack of knowledge or skills? Buy your friends or loved ones photography lessons and help them feel more confident while they learn to create amazing photos!

Private
Photography
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$200!

Sign up below for a private lesson for only $200 per lesson. Here is more information about these informative and fun private photography lessons:

  • Each lesson lasts approximately 2 hours
  • Includes an e-book with study materials
  • Lessons are customized to you and what you want to learn
  • Classes are taught at locations convenient to you including your home
Ask about discounts for bulk lessons or for lessons with more than one student.

Schedule Private Photography Lessons

Easily book your private photography lesson online. Simply press the button below. Then select private photography class. After that choose if you want to meet at my studio or another location. Finally, select the date and time that work best for you. Then enter your details and you're done.

Fast, easy, online photography lesson booking. Register for private photography lessons for yourself, your partner, your child, or someone else special in your life. Learn photography as a hobby or profession. Professional photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey teaches photography classes and private photography lessons for teens and adults. Find out more below.


Ask a question before signing up

Have questions before scheduling your private photography lesson? Not a problem. Use the form below to ask me anything, let me know what you're looking to learn, and more. I can't wait to hear from you!

Private Photography Lessons

Photography Classes For Beginners
In Person Private Photography Class
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Virtual Private Photography Class

Personalized Targeted Lessons

Master Technical Photography Skills

Learn Photography Composition

Direct one-on-one Q&A

Practical Hands On Learning Time


Private Photography Classes

Learning photography is both fun and challenging. As such, private photography classes accelerate your learning. Plus, with the one-on-one attention you'll overcome everything you're currently stuck on. As there is a lot to learn before mastering photography getting stuck happens. However, taking personalized private photography lessons allows you to work through the exact areas you're struggling with. Ultimately, private photography lessons allow you to feel more confident, creative, and to love how much more enjoyment you'll have as a photographer.

Pittsburgh Headshot Photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography All virtual and in-person private photography classes are lead by me. I'm professional photographer Don Orkoskey, the owner of WDO Photography. And, I have over 15 years experience teaching amazing students just like yourself. In fact, I promise you that after my classes you'll feel certain, decisive and sure of yourself when you use your camera.

If you're ready to have more fun with photography then use the contact form above to find out more or to schedule your first private photography class today. Don't waste another photo outing because you couldn't take the shot you wanted. Instead, schedule your first private photography lesson today!

Private Photography Classes for Kids and Teens

Private photography classes for kids and teens encourage creativity, empathy, and they reinforce STEM learning. Although kids and teens are bombarded with information in school daily they're often not taught how to apply that knowledge. However, photography lessons help them see their lessons in action.

Additionally, the focus on STEM at the expense of the arts and humanities means children need extracurriculars. Otherwise they won't grow in these areas. And these areas are critical to their development. In fact, the arts and humanities help develop empathy, emotional maturity, and so much more. Therefore private lessons for your child gives them an advantage. Plus, they can build on these lessons to keep building their creativity and personal growth.

I personally teach every class. Subsequently I have my PA clearances to work with children. Additionally I've taught children at a variety of settings including the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Homeless Children's Education Fund, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, through a number of programs for the developmentally disabled. In fact, I've worked with the state's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for two years. As a result, I understand how to work with a variety of teens and young people regardless of their support needs.

Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to attend private classes.

Take A Class Together

Take a private class together with your children. After all, photography is a great way to bond with and strengthen your relationship. In fact, I've run into former parent/child students years after their classes ended. More than once they were still out taking photos together. Undoubtedly, the bonds you strengthen in a private photography lesson are truly magical.

Class Content

Teen and kids photography classes are engaging, interactive, and fun. Essentially, we learn by harnessing the innate creativity inside all of us. As a result, these classes provide practice solving real problems. They're centered on creating what we envision through a focus on finding solutions. The process I follow is based in the most up-to-date educational methodologies. Too they're also incredibly enjoyable photography classes.

Private Photography Lessons For Adults

Improve your photography skills with a private photography lesson for adults. Build your creativity while reducing frustration, increasing confidence, and adding joy to the experience of creating amazing photos.

Of course everyone is different. Therefore, how you learn, the pace, and style will be different than others. As a result, my private photography lessons for adults ensure you get a lesson specific to you're needs and on the photography topics you're interested in learning about.

Additionally, these private lessons happen when and where it's easiest for you to meet. Too, you receive one-on-one instruction at the time and place of your choosing. In fact, classes can even be held in your home.

Master your camera, learn how to solve problems, and understand key concepts in photography. Unlock your creative potential. Sign up for your private photography lessons today.

Photography Lessons Customized To You

Each lesson is customized to you. As a result, you'll learn at your pace. Furthermore, we'll spend as much time on specific concepts as needed. Indeed, no matter where you are in your journey my private photography lessons help you grow and learn.

Everyone, from absolute beginner to working professional benefits from my customized approach to learning. Thus, you will learn exactly what you need and want to learn. In the end, your photography skills where reach the level you're looking to reach.

Improve your photography skills and creativity. Reducing frustration, increasing confidence, and add joy to the experience of creating and capturing photos. Sign up today!

To be sure, you could keep losing time. At the same time, you could stop feeling frustrated. Surely you would rather feel confident. Therefore, contact me today. Straightaway we can discuss starting your private photography lessons. Indeed, improving your photography skills is that simple.

Practical Instruction

Master your camera through practical instruction. Plus, learn how to solve vexing photography problems, understand key concepts, and unlock your creative potential. Not only will private photography lessons improve your photo skills but also they'll allow you to create truly wonderful works of art. Afterward you won't be able to wait to show off your photography and everyone will clamor to look at.

Become a Professional Photographer

Do you want to be a professional photographer? Likewise, do you want to grow your photography business? Further are you looking to add new skills such as understanding lighting, marketing, or post production? No matter what you're looking for a private photography class will help you. In deed, learn exactly what you want, when you want, where you want, at your pace.

Virtual Photography Classes

The pandemic made virtual photography classes and learning photography online more accessible and popular. Hence, in 2020 I adapted my in-person photography classes to the virtual environment to ensure that all students received a rewarding and full experience. Today, I still offer a variety of group classes online. Plus I host private photography lessons with students around the world. Seeing that some students live in areas with few photography classes I'm committed to increasing photographic education globally. Therefore, so long as you have access to the internet you can take one of my private photography lessons.

I teach you to master your camera without frustration, solve complex problems when photos don't turn out, and meet with you at times that work for you. Everything from the technical to the creative aspects make photography fascinating. My private photography classes make learning photography easy, frustration free, and practical.

In Person Photography Lessons Near Pittsburgh

Sign up for an in person private photography lesson near Pittsburgh. On one hand, I'm thrilled that I can reach students around the world. However, I believe in person lessons are always better. Seeing that in person photography lessons allow us practical time putting lessons to use students tend to advance faster. That said, both offer the same quality information that allows you to be more confident. Too, they both help you tap into your creative side as a photographer.

My in person private photography lessons are available anywhere in the greater Pittsburgh area. In fact, if the lesson happens within 30 miles of the city there's never a travel fee. They feature more time dedicated to your learning in beautiful setting. Locations include North Park, Frick Park, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Phipps Conservatory, or other convenient locations near you. Take your photography skills to the next level with my hands-on instruction and guidance.

More Information

For more information about both my virtual and in person personal photography classes contact me. To that end, I look forward to working with you. In conclusion, contact me to improve your skills as via private photography lessons. Feel more comfortable, confident, and creative. Sign up today!