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Create Great Drama At The Haunting Portraits Lighting Seminar

Prepare for Halloween with this fun lighting seminar. Learn to create dramatic haunting portraits at WDO Photography Studios Oct. 25th.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – Oct 2023

Join me and others for the october Pittsburgh nature photography meetup, part of my monthly nature photography meetups held in Frick Park.
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You’ll Scream For My Sensational Haunting Portraits This Halloween

This year, in addition to passing out sweets I’m offering sensational haunting portraits for free during Trick-or-Treat hours in Swissvale.
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The Power of Light: Portrait Photography Workshop

Sign up for The Power of Light Portrait Photography Workshop. Learn how to control light and create dramatic portraits in studio or anywhere.
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Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup – Sept. 2023

Join me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey at the Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup on Sunday Sept 24th at 9:30 am in Frick Park.
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Get 10 Private Photography Lessons For The Cost of Seven

Get 10 private photography lessons for the cost of seven or five lessons for the cost of 4. This is a limited time offer! Book today!
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Aug Nature Photography Meetup

Explore and photograph the incredibly rich nature in Frick Park at the Aug Nature Photography Meetup with me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Downtown Pittsburgh Street Photography Tour

Join the Downtown Pittsburgh Street Photography Tour through Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle with me, pro photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Master Studio Lighting, Take Your Photography To The Next Level

Master Studio Lighting and take your photography to the next level on July 29th in this one day workshop with pro photographer Don Orkoskey.
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How to create incredible nature photographs

Here is your chance to learn how to create incredible nature photographs for free this summer with me, pro-photographer Don Orkoskey.
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Framing Beauty: An Enchanting Introduction to Landscape Photography

Join me at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden In August for Framing Beauty: An Enchanting Introduction to Landscape Photography.
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Downtown Pittsburgh Street Photography Walk

Join me, Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography in Market Square July 7th at 7pm for this fun and free downtown Pittsburgh street photography walk.
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.