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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – February 2025

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey in Frick Park for my free February nature photography meetup! All ages & skill levels welcome!
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Capture Your Love: Valentine’s Day Couples Photography Workshop

Enjoy this unique experience together, have a glass of wine, learn how to photograph each other, how to pose, and take home a special gift.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – Jan 2025

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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Jan. Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup

Are you a pro or aspiring photographer in Pittsburgh? Please join us for this monthly coffee meetup to network and talk shop.
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Intro to Photography For Teens

I’m pro photographer Don Orkoskey. Are you a teen interested in learning the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography to create powerful photos & video? If so sign up today!
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Dec. Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup

Are you a pro 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 – Dec 2024

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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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – November 2024

Join me, Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey for my free monthly nature photography meetup in Frick Park on Sunday Nov. 24th!
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Nov. Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup

Join me Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey Nov 7th at Big Dog Coffee for the Nov. Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup
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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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Environmental Portraits Will Make You Look More Professional

Environmental portraits make you look more professional, so why do so many professionals get more traditional headshots instead?
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Oct. Pittsburgh Photographers Coffee Meetup

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